Azure Architect

Job Description :

Position : Azure Architect Location : Cleveland, OH (Hybrid) Duration : 6+ Months contract

3 days in office - HQ CLE and 2 days remote).

Must have :

• A minimum of 15 years of overall IT experience
• At least 3 years of specific, firsthand experience in Microsoft Azure architecture, design, and delivery.
• Hands-on experience in developing and deploying Cloud Native Applications utilizing Azure PaaS Capabilities such as App Services Plans, Key Vault, SQL Azure DB, Azure Functions, Containers, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management.
• Proven experience in implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms for applications using Azure Active Directory (AD) and OAuth.
• Familiarity with claims-based authentication standards (SAML / OAuth / OIDC), Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), and Role-based Access Control (RBAC).
• 8 years of experience as a full stack developer - Design, Develop, Deploy, Test on Azure Cloud
• Proven ability in building enterprise grade micro frontend Apps (React, React Monorepo Nx, React.js, Next.js, typescript, material UI, Tailwind etc.)
• Expert in developing microservices using Java SpringBoot, Python, GraphQL
• Experience with performance-testing frameworks (Mocha, Jest)
• 2 years of experience designing and implementing enterprise grade solutions for Fine-Grained Authorization. Experience with one or more products - Open Policy Agent (OPA), PlainID, Styra, Zanzibar - Google, Verified Permissions - Amazon, Topaz, Permit.io, Descope.

Nice to have :

• Proficiency in Azure infrastructure, networking, storage, application services, and Azure DevOps.
• In-depth understanding of cloud architecture styles and design patterns.
• Proven experience in developing cloud migration strategies, defining migration roadmaps, and providing accurate estimates.
• Proficiency with Azure Resource Manager, Resource Groups, Virtual Networks, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, PowerShell DSC, Azure Automation, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Site Recovery.
• Experience with Azure Governance and Best Practices, Azure Architect Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), networking architectures, cost management controls, and other Azure governance principles.
• Debugging application code and troubleshooting interface software.
• Developing and maintaining front-end architectures that support user interfaces.
• Improving and monitoring front-end performance
• Developing updates and documenting application changes.

Required Skills : Must have : 3 years of specific, firsthand experience in Microsoft Azure architecture, design, and delivery An in-depth knowledge and proficient in React, React Native, NextJS, Typescript.

Extensive knowledge of Redux and Context APIs for effective state management in applications with React. Developing complex UIs in React including component design and state management for specific use cases.

Familiarity with front-end design tools, like Webpack, Babel, and NPM. Experience with testing tools, like Jest and React Testing Library.

Familiarity with utility CSS frameworks such as Material UI, Tailwind. Good understanding and work experience of building REST APIs using any programming stack Java (Springboot) / NodeJS / Python / GraphQL etc.

Long Term initiative - modernization project Fortune 200 company - continued growth opportunity