Job Title: Solution Architect (Azure)
Location :Warwick
Role Description
We are seeking a skilled Solution Architect with deep expertise in Azure Solution Architecture to lead and support the design development and optimization of a cloudbased web application hosted on Azure.
The ideal candidate should have handson experience with Azure PaaS services cloud integration patterns security controls and cloudnative architecture best practices.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the endtoend solution architecture for a web application hosted on Azure ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.
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Design scalable secure and highperforming cloudbased applications using Azure services such as Azure Front Door API Management (APIM) Azure Gateway Azure Spring Boot Azure Functions Azure Logic Apps and Azure PostgreSQL.
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Define and document conceptual logical and physical architecture while ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards.
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Design and implement filebased and APIbased integration patterns ensuring seamless connectivity between different systems.
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Guide development teams on best practices for Azure API Management Azure Functions and Azure Logic Apps for robust integration solutions.
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Conduct design reviews and collaborate with the Design Authority to ensure compliance with cloud architecture principles.
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Ensure cloud cybersecurity controls using tools such as Azure Defender Qualys vulnerability scans (containers endpoints networks) and other security solutions.
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Define and enforce baseline security requirements to ensure compliance with industry security standards and regulations.
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Define and validate NonFunctional Requirements (NFRs) such as scalability availability resilience observability and compliance.
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Ensure the solution meets performance security and compliance standards while optimizing for cost efficiency and reliability.
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Demonstrate strong understanding of cloud automation Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevSecOps best practices.
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Work closely with developers DevOps engineers security teams product owners and business stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Skills / Knowledge / Experience
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10 years of experience in solution architecture with expertise in Azure cloud services.
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Strong experience with Azure networking and security services (e.g. Azure Front Door APIM Gateway Azure Defender Qualys etc.).
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Expertise in integration patterns APIbased architectures and cloud security best practices.
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Experience in designing reviewing and validating Azure/GCP cloud architecture.
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Knowledge of NonFunctional Requirements (NFRs) and ability to define baseline security controls.
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Understanding of cloud cybersecurity frameworks vulnerability management and compliance standards.
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Prior experience working past Design Authority reviews and ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to stakeholders.