Azure Solution Architect (Application Architecture)
About the role
Job Title Azure Solution Architect (Application-Focused) Role Overview The Azure Solution Architect (Application-Focused) is responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native application solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on application architecture, microservices, API design, integration patterns, DevOps practices, and cloud modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will collaborate with development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to drive enterprise-grade cloud transformation programs. Key Responsibilities Design scalable, secure, and highly available application architectures on Microsoft Azure. Define and execute application modernization strategies, including migration from monolithic architectures to microservices-based solutions. Architect cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure PaaS services and container platforms. Design RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and enterprise integration patterns. Ensure solutions adhere to best practices for resilience, scalability, fault tolerance, performance, and security. Collaborate closely with development teams to implement architecture standards and design patterns. Work with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and deployment strategies. Evaluate and recommend Azure services including App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, and Event Grid. Conduct architecture reviews, design reviews, and technical governance activities. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams. Required Skills & Experience
Azure Services
Azure App Services Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure Functions Azure Logic Apps Azure Service Bus Azure Event Grid
Architecture & Design
Cloud-Native Architecture Microservices Architecture Event-Driven Architecture Distributed Systems Design API-Led Connectivity Application Modernization
Integration Technologies
REST APIs Web Services Messaging Systems Enterprise Integration Patterns
DevOps & Automation
Azure DevOps GitHub Actions CI/CD Pipelines Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Programming Experience
Hands-on development experience in one or more of the following: .NET / C# Java Node.js
Security
Application Security Best Practices Identity and Access Management Secure API Design Authentication & Authorization Preferred Qualifications Microsoft Azure Certifications (AZ-305, AZ-204, AZ-400) Experience with containerization and Kubernetes Experience with enterprise cloud transformation initiatives Financial Services, Banking, or Enterprise domain experience
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About Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!
Astra - North Infoteck Inc.
Agile - Systems - Technologies - Resources - Applications
Apply for Jobs@ https://careers.astra-north.com/jobs/
We are a global information technology services, management consulting and outsourcing company headquartered in Canada. Astra North helps clients navigate the ever-changing complex information technology landscape with its portfolio of IT consulting services, managed services and staffing and talent management solutions.
The core challenge facing many businesses in their IT functions is the increasing shortage of talent across the globe and its resultant impact on productivity. To overcome this challenge Astra-North provides its clients with a single source Integrated Recruitment Process Outsourcing - iRPO Service. Astra-North works as a specialist strategic partner for its clients by providing the best talent pool of IT Professionals on contract hire, permanent hire or managed services basis through its comprehensive and integrated recruitment, staff augmentation, workforce solutions, recruitment process outsourcing and managed services programs which are customized for individual client needs. Astra North Staffing Services include managing programs that are in compliance with matters focussing on careers, communications, legal and regulatory issues, technology and outsourcing, budgeting and metrics, IT staffing management best practices and global staffing management issues.
Our technical service extends the entire software development lifecycle from Consulting, Business Process Analysis, Requirement Mapping, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing to Implementation and Support. Astra-North Infoteck has expertise in building, maintaining and reengineering IT solutions to meet its client’s evolving needs.We help clients become agile to meet and exceed their goals.
Astra-North ~ Conquering Today's Challenges, Achieving Tomorrow's Vision!
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Azure Solution Architect (Application Architecture)
About the role
Job Title Azure Solution Architect (Application-Focused) Role Overview The Azure Solution Architect (Application-Focused) is responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native application solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on application architecture, microservices, API design, integration patterns, DevOps practices, and cloud modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will collaborate with development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to drive enterprise-grade cloud transformation programs. Key Responsibilities Design scalable, secure, and highly available application architectures on Microsoft Azure. Define and execute application modernization strategies, including migration from monolithic architectures to microservices-based solutions. Architect cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure PaaS services and container platforms. Design RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and enterprise integration patterns. Ensure solutions adhere to best practices for resilience, scalability, fault tolerance, performance, and security. Collaborate closely with development teams to implement architecture standards and design patterns. Work with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and deployment strategies. Evaluate and recommend Azure services including App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, and Event Grid. Conduct architecture reviews, design reviews, and technical governance activities. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams. Required Skills & Experience
Azure Services
Azure App Services Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure Functions Azure Logic Apps Azure Service Bus Azure Event Grid
Architecture & Design
Cloud-Native Architecture Microservices Architecture Event-Driven Architecture Distributed Systems Design API-Led Connectivity Application Modernization
Integration Technologies
REST APIs Web Services Messaging Systems Enterprise Integration Patterns
DevOps & Automation
Azure DevOps GitHub Actions CI/CD Pipelines Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Programming Experience
Hands-on development experience in one or more of the following: .NET / C# Java Node.js
Security
Application Security Best Practices Identity and Access Management Secure API Design Authentication & Authorization Preferred Qualifications Microsoft Azure Certifications (AZ-305, AZ-204, AZ-400) Experience with containerization and Kubernetes Experience with enterprise cloud transformation initiatives Financial Services, Banking, or Enterprise domain experience
Not the right fit? Search for Azure Solution Architect jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!
Astra - North Infoteck Inc.
Agile - Systems - Technologies - Resources - Applications
Apply for Jobs@ https://careers.astra-north.com/jobs/
We are a global information technology services, management consulting and outsourcing company headquartered in Canada. Astra North helps clients navigate the ever-changing complex information technology landscape with its portfolio of IT consulting services, managed services and staffing and talent management solutions.
The core challenge facing many businesses in their IT functions is the increasing shortage of talent across the globe and its resultant impact on productivity. To overcome this challenge Astra-North provides its clients with a single source Integrated Recruitment Process Outsourcing - iRPO Service. Astra-North works as a specialist strategic partner for its clients by providing the best talent pool of IT Professionals on contract hire, permanent hire or managed services basis through its comprehensive and integrated recruitment, staff augmentation, workforce solutions, recruitment process outsourcing and managed services programs which are customized for individual client needs. Astra North Staffing Services include managing programs that are in compliance with matters focussing on careers, communications, legal and regulatory issues, technology and outsourcing, budgeting and metrics, IT staffing management best practices and global staffing management issues.
Our technical service extends the entire software development lifecycle from Consulting, Business Process Analysis, Requirement Mapping, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing to Implementation and Support. Astra-North Infoteck has expertise in building, maintaining and reengineering IT solutions to meet its client’s evolving needs.We help clients become agile to meet and exceed their goals.
Astra-North ~ Conquering Today's Challenges, Achieving Tomorrow's Vision!