Deputy Director - .Net, Azure Architect

Overview

A job description for a .NET Architect with 15+ years of experience and Microsoft Azure expertise would focus on the candidate's ability to design, implement, and maintain complex cloud solutions using Azure and .NET technologies. They would be responsible for guiding development teams, ensuring scalability, and contributing to the overall architectural direction of projects.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Architect and Design:
  
  

Design and implement cloud-native applications and services on Azure using .NET Core, ASP.NET, and other relevant frameworks.

• Solution Design:
  
  

Develop end-to-end technical solutions that align with business requirements, considering scalability, performance, and security.

• Technical Leadership:
  
  

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.

• Code Reviews and Quality Assurance:
  
  

Perform code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to architectural guidelines.

• Performance Tuning and Optimization:
  
  

Identify and address performance bottlenecks in applications and infrastructure, optimizing for optimal performance.

• Cloud Adoption and Modernization:
  
  

Lead efforts in modernizing existing systems and migrating them to the cloud, leveraging Azure services.

• Collaboration and Communication:
  
  

Collaborate effectively with other stakeholders, including product managers, business analysts, and security teams.

• Monitoring and Management:
  
  

Monitor application performance and infrastructure health, and implement automated monitoring and alerting solutions.

• Documentation and Knowledge Transfer:
  
  

Document architectural decisions, design patterns, and implementation details, facilitating knowledge transfer across teams.

• Continuous Improvement:
  
  

Stay up-to-date with the latest .NET technologies and Azure services, and continuously improve architectural practices and methodologies.

Technical Skills and Qualifications:

Extensive .NET Experience: 18+ years of experience in .NET development, including ASP.NET, .NET Core, C#, and related technologies.

Azure Expertise: Proven experience with Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, databases, and DevOps tools.

Architectural Design Patterns: Strong understanding of software design patterns and architectural principles, including microservices, serverless architectures, and event-driven architectures.

Cloud-Native Development: Experience with cloud-native development practices, including containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and serverless functions.

DevOps Practices: Experience with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automation.

Security Expertise: Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.

Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to articulate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills:Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues.

Mentorship and Leadership: Ability to mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical leadership and direction.

Qualifications

Additional Considerations:

Certifications: Microsoft Azure Solution Architect certification or other relevant certifications can be highly valued.