Azure Solution Architect

Technology Credit Union • San Jose, CA

2d • $154,000 - $222,000

About The Position

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 DevOps practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent 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 DevOps practices using Azure DevOps or GitHub 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.
• Strong knowledge of one of the cloud technology AWS/AZURE/GCP.
• Good working knowledge of application security, such as Multifactor Authentication (MFA), x509 Certificates, SSL, SAML, encryption, etc.
• Strong understanding of networking capabilities, including load balancers, web application firewalls, network access control lists (NACLs), security groups, routing, tracing, and DNS resolution for building proficient and secure solutions.
• Strong knowledge of open-source technologies such as Kubernetes Docker and Kafka .
• Solid ability to contribute to multiple project/demands simultaneously.
• Good ability to solve key technical issues while also designing and implementing solutions to move operations into the cloud.
• Highly motivated and passionate about the adoption of the cloud and mentoring other team members.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Highly adaptive and open to changes as the organization grows and its needs evolve.

Nice To Haves

• Working experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, release pipelines, and builds preferred.
• Finance industry experience is a plus.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
• The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) or other enterprise architecture frameworks

Responsibilities

• 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 DevOps 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 ExpressRoute, 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.

Benefits

• Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Income Protection : Life and disability insurance
• Retirement : 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Holidays : 12 days annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO) : Accrues at 7 .08 hours per bi-weekly paycheck (approximately 23 days per year)
• Increases with length of service
• Voluntary Time Off (VTO) : 8 hours annually for full-time employees to support charitable organizations
• Additional Benefits : Flexible Spending Accounts Employee-paid voluntary benefits Leaves of absence in compliance with state and federal regulations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees