<p>We are currently hiring an Azure Architect for a full time opportunity in US.</p> <p>Essential functions</p> <ul> <li>Executes design sessions to gather requirements, review, approve, and communicate design artifacts with stakeholders </li><li>Architecture and Design Applications </li><li>Design and implementation of API solutions </li><li>Participate in the entire software development life cycle using Agile Methodologies </li><li>Provide technical documentation as needed </li><li>Monitor and perform performance tuning </li><li>Work with offshore teams driving them to task completion </li><li>Designing and implementing performant data movement pipelines; and data migrations </li><li>Perform problem-solving of application issues and production errors, </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>(Must) Deep understanding of differences between PaaS solutions, their limitations and benefits, and experience/expertise in recommending the right tool for the job.</p> </li><li> <p>(Must) .NET development background or previous experience as Technical Architect / Application Architect on Azure.</p> </li><li> <p>Azure Cloud Architect with extensive Kubernetes expertise, successfully managing production environments</p> </li><li> <p>Candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Kubernetes with Microsoft .NET Core (C#, ASP.NET, and SQL Server), Azure services (API Management, App Services, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, AKS, and Cosmos DB, Rabbit MQ)</p> </li><li> <p>Has experience in Cloud Design Patterns and can come up with Detailed Designs for new applications/modules</p> </li><li> <p>Strong background in Object Oriented Development techniques</p> </li><li> <p>Write clean, testable code and adhere to coding standards</p> </li><li> <p>BS/BA or equivalent degree in computer science or similar(preferred).</p> </li></ul> <p>Would be a plus</p> <ul> <li> <p>Azure cloud certification is desirable.</p> </li><li> <p>Azure Migration Services.</p> </li><li> <p>Microsoft's Well Architected Framework.</p> </li><li> <p>Financial domain..</p> </li></ul> <p>We offer</p> <ul> <li>Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects </li><li>Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team </li><li>Competitive salary </li><li>Flexible schedule </li><li>Benefits package - medical insurance, vision, dental, etc. </li><li>Corporate social events </li><li>Professional development opportunities </li><li>Well-equipped office </li></ul> <p>About us</p> <p>Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.</p>