Azure Solution Architect

The Azure Solution Architect performs design work for large and complex software projects, and the interfaces between them. This position drives adherence to standards, processes, and policies and creates architecture designs and documentation for Technology Credit Union (Tech CU). Additionally, the incumbent performs application architecture, network topology, and infrastructure strategies to support business needs and ensure reliability. Collaborating with development and operations teams, they guide implementation of cloud-native solutions and Dev Ops practices.

Essential Duties

Application Architecture

• Designs and implements cloud-native applications using Azure services such as App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Logic Apps.
• Defines microservices architecture, API management strategies, and integration patterns.
• Ensures application scalability, performance, and security through best practices and design patterns.
• Collaborates with development teams to guide solution implementation and Dev Ops practices.

Network Architecture

• Architects secure and scalable network topologies using Azure Virtual Networks, Subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), User Defined Routes (UDRs), and VPN Gateways.
• Designs hybrid connectivity solutions including Express Route, Azure Firewall, and Private Endpoints.
• Implements network segmentation, traffic flow control, and secure access strategies.
• Optimizes network performance and reliability across distributed environments.

Infrastructure Architecture

• Leads the design of infrastructure solutions using Azure IaaS and PaaS offerings.
• Defines compute, storage, and backup strategies using VMs, Azure Disks, Blob Storage, and Azure Site Recovery.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery architectures.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise governance, cost management, and monitoring standards.

Work Schedule

• Full-time; typically, 40+ hours/week
• Flexible within core business hours, M-F
• Occasional extended early morning or late evening hours, and weekends, typically with advance notice

Workplace Essentials

• Supports Tech CU’s Mission and Vision and consistently demonstrates Tech CU’s Values (Accelerate, Collaborate, Innovate and Cultivate).
• Meets with manager on a regular basis to discuss goal alignment, performance metrics, and development plans.
• Complies with Tech CU policies and procedures.
• Upholds employee Code of Conduct and Business Ethics and ensures confidentiality of the workplace.
• Complies with requirements imposed by federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
• Adheres to internal control and security measures designed to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate losses and errors.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Experience: 8+ years of experience in IT architecture, with 5+ years focused on Azure cloud solutions, including:

• Strong expertise in Azure services across compute, networking, storage, and security.
• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale solutions with high availability and performance.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and Dev Ops practices using Azure Dev Ops or Git Hub Actions.
• Deep experience in .NET Framework, .NET CORE and MS SQL Server and principles of REST APIs and OPEN API Specification.
• Hands-on experience in front end technologies like Angular, React and other front-end frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in developing web forms, REST API & Server side code using C# in .net Stack.
• Strong expertise in solution architecture including web services, relational and non-relational databases, front-end and/or back-end technologies.
• Working experience with Azure Dev Ops, CI/CD, release pipelines, and builds preferred.
• Finance industry experience is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strong ability to create design overviews for systems, educate others on design of solution and standards, review code and provide constructive feedback…