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Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Emergere Technologies, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job Title: Enterprise Architect - Cloud & Microservices Transformation (.Net/Azure Focus) Location: Norfolk, Virginia - Onsite Duration: 12+ Months Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Enterprise Architect with 12-15 years of progressive experience to lead the design and evolution of our enterprise-level cloud solutions, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in driving our digital transformation initiatives, particularly in migrating monolithic applications to scalable, resilient, and cloud-native microservices architectures. This role requires a deep understanding of various cloud platforms, exceptional technical leadership, and the ability to define strategic roadmaps that align technology with business objectives. Experience with hybrid environments, seamlessly integrating on-premises and cloud platforms, is highly valued. Responsibilities: • Define and champion the enterprise architecture strategy, standards, and best practices, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology trends. • Lead the design and implementation of highly scalable, secure, and performant solutions leveraging a wide range of Azure services. • Provide architectural leadership for migrating existing monolithic applications to modern microservices architectures, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption. • Serve as a subject matter expert on Azure cloud services, including but not limited to: • Integration: Azure Logic Apps, Azure Data Factory, Azure Service Bus • Compute: Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Apps • Monitoring & Observability: Azure Monitor, Application Insights • Databases: Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL • Architect and oversee the implementation of robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to ensure efficient and automated software delivery. • Collaborate closely with development teams, product owners, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and architectural designs. • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles and quality standards. • Evaluate new technologies and architectural patterns, making recommendations for their adoption where appropriate. • Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including solution designs, technical specifications, and roadmaps. • Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, performance, and scalability requirements. • Participate in pre-sales activities or client engagements as a technical expert when required. Legacy Migration Expertise: • Business Architecture & Alignment: Translate business strategy into technology capabilities through capability modelling, stakeholder mapping, domain-driven design, and collaborative domain roadmaps with business and IT leadership. • Data Architecture: Metadata strategy, data modelling • Document Generation: Experience with high-volume, template-based systems • Workflow Engines: Familiarity with Power Automate, Camunda • Event-Driven Design: Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, Kafka • UX/UI: High-level understanding of UX/UI design, development. Required Skills and Experience: • 12-15 years of progressive experience in IT with a significant focus on enterprise architecture and cloud solutions. • Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure with hands-on experience in architecting and implementing solutions using services such as: • Azure Logic Apps • Azure Data Factory • Azure Service Bus • Azure Functions • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) • Azure Container Apps • Azure Monitor • Application Insights • Azure Cosmos DB or Azure SQL • Extensive experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline implementation. • Proficiency in .NET framework with C# as the primary development language. • Proven experience in migrating large-scale monolithic applications to microservices architectures. • Strong understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven, serverless) and their application. • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts1 to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Preferred: • Knowledge of Hybrid environments, encompassing both on-premises and cloud platform integrated environments. • Knowledge of Automation Testing Frameworks. • Familiarity with CMS (Content Management Systems). • Experience with OnBase, OpenText, Foxpro, Informatica. • Understanding of the Legal Recovery Process and related systems/workflows. • Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform) is a plus. • Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

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