Zealogics.com
Solution Architect
Audit - Remote - Contracted
We are seeking an experienced Azure Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, AI-enabled enterprise solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role requires a strong mix of cloud architecture, application modernization, microservices, API strategy, and Generative AI expertise.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving solution architecture initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and delivering innovative cloud-native and AI-powered platforms that support business transformation goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and architect enterprise-scale solutions on Microsoft Azure.
- Lead cloud modernization, application transformation, and AI adoption initiatives.
- Develop cloud-native applications using microservices and container-based architectures.
- Design secure API ecosystems using Azure API Management (APIM).
- Build and integrate AI-powered solutions utilizing Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, and RAG architectures.
- Define architecture standards, governance frameworks, scalability, resiliency, and security best practices.
- Create architecture documentation, technical roadmaps, and solution designs.
- Drive DevOps, CI/CD, monitoring, observability, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with cloud security, IAM, governance, and enterprise standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Certification (AZ-305)
- Azure AI Engineer Certification
- Experience delivering enterprise AI/GenAI transformation programs
- Experience with LangChain, Vector Databases, and Conversational AI platforms
- Exposure to AI governance, observability, and responsible AI practices
Stakeholder Communication Requirements
- Proven experience collaborating with business stakeholders, product owners, engineering teams, security teams, and executive leadership.
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Experience leading architecture reviews, workshops, and technical discussions.
- Strong presentation and communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to influence decision-making and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years of Software Engineering, Cloud Architecture, or Solution Architecture experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience designing enterprise solutions on Microsoft Azure.
- Strong experience with Azure App Services, APIM, Application Gateway (WAF), Azure Monitor, and Azure Container Registry (ACR).
- Expertise in microservices architecture, REST APIs, and containerized applications.
- Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Prompt Engineering, and RAG solutions.
- Experience integrating LLMs such as GPT, Claude, Gemini, or Llama into enterprise applications.
- Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, Azure Cosmos DB, and modern data architectures.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and infrastructure automation.
- Solid understanding of cloud security, IAM, authentication, authorization, and governance frameworks.
