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Senior Azure Cloud Solutions Architect Positions: 2 Locations: Any Accion Labs offices in India, Preference - Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Indore, NoidaNotice period: Immediate joiners are preferred; Candidates who are serving the NP and can join within 20 days are needed strictly.We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Solutions Architect with a strong background in C# Core application development, enterprise integration, and cloud-native architecture. The ideal candidate will have deep experience designing and deploying scalable, secure, and resilient systems using Azure services, modern development practices, and microservices patterns.You will lead the architecture, design, and migration of complex enterprise applications to Azure, driving both strategic decisions and hands-on implementation across engineering teams.Key Responsibilities: Architecture & Solution DesignDesign cloud-native, distributed systems using Azure and .NET Core technologies.Architect end-to-end solutions covering compute, integration, storage, security, and DevOps.Define architecture patterns for microservices, REST APIs, event-driven systems, and hybrid applications.Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions. Azure Cloud ExpertiseDesign and implement solutions using core Azure services including:App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, API ManagementAzure SQL, Cosmos DB, Blob StorageKey Vault, Azure AD, Managed IdentitiesPlan and lead cloud migration and modernization of legacy .NET/monolithic apps.Application Development & IntegrationLead or guide development teams in building microservices-based applications using C#, .NET Core/6/7, and RESTful APIs.Design and implement messaging solutions using Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ, or Kafka.Integrate third-party services and internal APIs using Azure API Management, Logic Apps, or custom connectors.Security & Best PracticesEnforce secure application architecture using Azure AD, OAuth2/OpenID, RBAC, and Key Vault.Ensure compliance with security best practices, governance, and industry standards (e.g., OWASP, GDPR, HIPAA).Implement network security using VNETs, NSGs, firewalls, and private endpoints.DevOps, CI/CD & MonitoringDefine CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Terraform/Bicep for IaC.Implement observability using Application Insights, Log Analytics, and Azure Monitor.Promote best practices for automated testing, deployment, and rollback strategies. Leadership & CollaborationAct as a technical advisor across multiple cross-functional teams.Mentor developers and engineers on best practices, coding standards, and design principles.Communicate architectural decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Required Skills & ExperienceTechnical ExpertiseDomain SkillsLanguagesC#, .NET Core/6/7, SQL, PowerShellAzure ServicesApp Services, Azure Functions, AKS, Service Bus, API Management, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Key Vault, Azure ADArchitectureMicroservices, Event-Driven Architecture, CQRS, Domain-Driven Design (DDD)DevOpsAzure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Bicep/ARM, TerraformMessagingAzure Service Bus, Event Grid, RabbitMQ, KafkaDatabasesAzure SQL, Cosmos DB, SQL ServerSecurityOAuth2, JWT, Key Vault, RBAC, Managed Identities Requirements8+ years of enterprise application development experience with C#.3–5+ years of solution architecture experience on Microsoft Azure.Proven experience in large-scale cloud migrations or re-platforming projects.Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery practices.Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.Preferred QualificationsMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)Knowledge of other platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) is a plusExperience in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare) is a bonusIf interested or know anyone, Kindly write to me at akshatha.rajesh@ along with latest detailed CV at the earliest, We can discuss in detail.Thank You,Akshatha