Solutions Architect (Azure Cloud & Microsoft Power Platform)

Primary Purpose
In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team architecting, designing, and building digital cloud-based custom solutions, leveraging Azure Cloud and Microsoft Power Platform to improve business processes and support digital transformation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cloud Architecture: Design and implement scalable, secure Azure cloud solutions using services like Azure SQL, Logic Apps, Data Lake, Databricks, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and Blob Storage. Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and performance.
• Solution Design & Development: Architect cloud-native applications using Azure PaaS services (App Services, Functions, AKS) and implement APIs for system integrations.
• Automation & DevOps: Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep. Implement CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, and automate tasks using PowerShell or Azure CLI.
• Power Platform Development: Build custom business applications using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI. Develop intelligent solutions using AI Builder and Azure services.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure cloud solutions adhere to security best practices and regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.), utilizing services like Azure Entra ID for identity management.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Continuously monitor application performance, scalability, and cost using Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
• Collaboration & Documentation: Work with global teams to align architecture with business goals and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and flowcharts.
• Mentorship: Train and mentor junior developers on cloud development best practices.

Education & Experience
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in cloud architecture and application development using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• 3 years of hands-on experience with Azure Cloud Services, including Azure SQL, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Blob Storage, Data Lake, Databricks, and App Services.
• 5 years of professional software development experience with C#, JavaScript, and SQL, focusing on frontend, backend, and database development.
• Proven experience implementing APIs for integration between cloud-native and legacy systems.
• Experience in automation with tools such as PowerShell or Azure CLI, and using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.
• Experience with building CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Experience with Azure Entra ID for identity and access management.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), cloud security best practices, and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Strong skills in performance optimization, scalability, and cost management in a cloud environment.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, SSIS, SAP HANA, and ETL processes for data modeling, data cleaning, and pre-processing.
• Proficiency in writing DAX and M language queries for Power BI.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams in a global environment and mentoring software developers.

Skills & Abilities
Required:

• Expertise in Azure Cloud Architecture (App Services, Functions, AKS, Azure SQL, ADF, Blob Storage).
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, AI Builder).
• Strong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and DevOps practices.
• Advanced knowledge of security protocols and identity management using Azure Entra ID.
• Proficiency in API development and integration solutions for cloud and on-premise systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and mentor junior developers.