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Description - Key Responsibilities:Solution Architecture & Design - Architect scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions on Microsoft Azure across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services. - Define cloud-native architectures, including microservices, serverless, event-driven, and container-based designs. - Design end-to-end solutions integrating applications, APIs, data platforms, and identity & access controls.Technical Leadership - Provide hands-on leadership to development teams, offering guidance on engineering best practices, coding standards, and design patterns. - Participate in code reviews, debugging, performance tuning, and test automation efforts. - Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives and technical spikes to validate new approaches and technologies.Client Engagement - Act as a senior technical advisor in client meetings, workshops, and architecture reviews. - Translate complex technical topics into clear, business-relevant language for stakeholders. - Build strong client relationships and contribute to the success of consulting engagements.DevOps & Automation - Architect CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools. - Champion infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates. - Integrate automated testing, security scanning, and compliance into delivery pipelines.Emerging Technologies - Stay up to date with Azure’s latest releases, AI/ML services, Microsoft Fabric, Azure OpenAI, container services (AKS), and cloud-native patterns. - Provide guidance on when and how to adopt emerging technologies to drive client innovation.Internal Leadership & Mentoring - Mentor and upskill junior architects, developers, and consultants. - Collaborate with sales and delivery teams on proposals, estimates, and project planning. - Contribute to internal accelerators, templates, and frameworks to enhance delivery capabilities. Required Skills / Experience - 10+ years of experience in software development, architecture, and delivery. - 5+ years of experience designing and implementing solutions on Microsoft Azure. - Deep knowledge of C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, Web APIs, and modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Blazor, or similar). - Strong experience with Azure services: App Services, Functions, AKS, Event Grid, Service Bus, Azure Storage, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, Entra ID. - Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure as code. - Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills. - Experience with microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and API management. - Experience with AI/ML integration using Azure Cognitive Services or Azure OpenAI is a plus. Soft Skills - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. - Strong client-facing consulting experience. - Proven leadership in cross-functional and distributed teams. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment. - Continuous learner with a passion for emerging technologies.

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