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Azure Solution Architect; Application Architecture Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!
Position: Azure Solution Architect (Application Architecture)
Azure Solution Architect (Application-Focused)
The Azure Solution Architect (Application-Focused) is responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native application solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on application architecture, microservices, API design, integration patterns, Dev Ops practices, and cloud modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will collaborate with development, infrastructure, and Dev Ops teams to drive enterprise‑grade cloud transformation programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Design scalable, secure, and highly available application architectures on Microsoft Azure.
- Define and execute application modernization strategies, including migration from monolithic architectures to microservices‑based solutions.
- Architect cloud‑native solutions leveraging Azure PaaS services and container platforms.
- Design RESTful APIs, event‑driven architectures, and enterprise integration patterns.
- Ensure solutions adhere to best practices for resilience, scalability, fault tolerance, performance, and security.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to implement architecture standards and design patterns.
- Work with Dev Ops teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and deployment strategies.
- Evaluate and recommend Azure services including App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, and Event Grid.
- Conduct architecture reviews, design reviews, and technical governance activities.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
Required Skills & Experience
Azure Services
- Azure App Services
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Azure Functions
- Azure Logic Apps
- Azure Service Bus
- Azure Event Grid
Architecture & Design
- Cloud‑Native Architecture
- Microservices Architecture
- Event‑Driven Architecture
- Distributed Systems Design
- API‑Led Connectivity
- Application Modernization
Integration Technologies
- REST APIs
- Web Services
- Messaging Systems
- Enterprise Integration Patterns
Dev Ops & Automation
- Azure Dev Ops
- Git Hub Actions
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Programming Experience
- .NET / C#
- Java
- Node.js
Security
- Application Security Best Practices
- Identity and Access Management
- Secure API Design
- Authentication & Authorization
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Azure Certifications (AZ-305, AZ-204, AZ-400)
- Experience with containerization and Kubernetes
- Experience with enterprise cloud transformation initiatives
- Financial Services, Banking, or Enterprise domain experience
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Title: Azure Solution Architect; Application Architecture
Company: Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!
Location: Toronto, Canada
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