Azure API Architect: Modernization & Microservices Lead

Net2Source (N2S); City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider is looking for a NET Azure API Architect based in Edinburgh, Scotland. This permanent, full-time position involves leading the design and development of secure and high-performance API solutions on Microsoft Azure. Key responsibilities include architecting end-to-end API solutions with .NET Core, enforcing API standards, and guiding development teams. Ideal candidates have strong experience in Azure PaaS services and microservices architecture, with excellent communication skills required for stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting and delivering enterprise APIs with .NET Core and Azure.
• Deep expertise in Azure PaaS services including App Service and Functions.
• Strong background in microservices and cloud-native development.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end API solutions using .NET Core and Azure PaaS services.
• Define and enforce API standards, security and governance.
• Lead modernization of legacy APIs and integrate with internal systems.

Skills

Architecture Views and ViewPoint Design

SOA and Microservices Based Architecture

Software Engineering and Design Architecture

Cloud Solution Architecture

Information Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

SonarQube

Veracode

Job description

A leading technology service provider is looking for a NET Azure API Architect based in Edinburgh, Scotland. This permanent, full-time position involves leading the design and development of secure and high-performance API solutions on Microsoft Azure. Key responsibilities include architecting end-to-end API solutions with .NET Core, enforcing API standards, and guiding development teams. Ideal candidates have strong experience in Azure PaaS services and microservices architecture, with excellent communication skills required for stakeholder management.