Azure PaaS Solution Architect

Prophecy Technologies

$130K — $160K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, particularly with Microsoft Azure.
  • Deep expertise in Azure PaaS and IaaS, AI services, and automation.
  • Strong documentation and effective stakeholder communication skills.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure AI Services and emerging technologies.
  • Familiarity with coding in .NET and/or Python, and experience with DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement secure, scalable Azure PaaS and IaaS solutions.
  • Design solutions utilizing a wide array of Azure services including Azure SQL, Databricks, and Azure Functions.
  • Implement networking concepts within Azure, such as VNets and Load Balancers.
  • Establish security measures, focusing on authentication and access controls.
  • Develop AI-enabled solutions utilizing Azure Cognitive Services and emerging tools.
  • Automate infrastructure using BICEP and Terraform, maintaining CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps.
  • Document architecture through HLD, LLD, and technical design documents, providing guidance to teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision.
  • Flexible work hours and the opportunity for remote work.
  • Professional development programs including certifications.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Azure PaaS Solution Architect with 10+ years of experience to design, architect, and deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. The role requires deep expertise in Azure PaaS, IaaS, AI services, automation, and architecture design, along with strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Azure PaaS Architecture & Implementation
  • Design and architect solutions using Azure PaaS services including:
  • Application Service Environment (ASE)
  • Azure App Services / Web Apps
  • Azure SQL Database
  • Azure SQL Managed Instance
  • Azure Databricks
  • Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Azure Functions
  • Logic Apps
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Azure Container Apps
  • Azure Container Registry
  • Recommend best-fit PaaS services based on scalability, security, performance, and cost considerations

Azure IaaS & Networking
  • Design and implement Azure IaaS solutions
  • Strong understanding of Azure networking concepts including:
  • VNets
  • Subnets
  • NSGs
  • Load Balancers
  • Application Gateway
  • Private Endpoints
  • VPN / ExpressRoute

Security & Authentication
  • Design and implement Azure authentication and authorization mechanisms
  • Strong knowledge of:
  • Azure Active Directory
  • Managed Identities
  • RBAC
  • Secure access control patterns

Azure AI & Emerging Technologies
  • Hands-on experience with Azure AI Services
  • Design AI-enabled solutions leveraging Azure Cognitive Services and AI workloads
  • Understanding of emerging Azure technologies:
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Microsoft Fabric
  • AI-102 certification is highly preferred

Coding, Automation & DevOps
  • Basic to medium coding experience in:
  • .NET and/or Python
  • Create and maintain infrastructure automation using:
  • BICEP
  • Terraform
  • Experience with:
  • Azure DevOps
  • GitHub
  • CI/CD pipelines

Architecture & Documentation
  • Design Azure solution architectures following best practices
  • Prepare:
  • High-Level Architecture (HLD)
  • Low-Level Architecture (LLD)
  • Technical design documents
  • Create architecture diagrams and solution blueprints
  • Provide technical guidance to development and delivery teams

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