Cloud Architect

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

Permanent

Hybrid 3 days

Role Purpose

The NET Azure API Architect will lead the design development and modernization of scalable, secure, and high‑performance API solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role is critical for driving the migration and integration of legacy and new services, ensuring robust architecture and enabling seamless business operations across global platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect end‑to‑end API solutions using .NET Core and Azure PaaS services (App Service, Functions, API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, etc.).
• Define and enforce API standards, security and governance (OAuth, JWT, Key Vault, RBAC).
• Design microservices and event‑driven architectures for high availability and scalability.
• Lead modernization of legacy APIs and integration with third‑party and internal systems.
• Create technical blueprints, data flow diagrams, and deployment models for cloud‑native APIs.
• Guide and mentor development teams in building RESTful APIs, microservices, and integration layers.
• Oversee code reviews, enforce best practices and ensure code quality and security compliance.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, automate testing, and monitor API health.
• Optimize API performance, reliability and cost efficiency in Azure environments.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with product owners, business analysts and cross‑functional teams to align API solutions with business goals.
• Present architectural recommendations and technical decisions to leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and technical upskilling within the team.

Quality, Security & Governance

• Ensure solutions meet global security compliance and privacy requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Implement monitoring, logging and observability using Azure Application Insights and related tools.
• Support UAT, production deployments and post‑go‑live support.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience architecting and delivering enterprise APIs with .NET Core and Azure.
• Deep expertise in Azure PaaS services (App Service, Functions, API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Key Vault).
• Strong background in microservices, event‑driven design and cloud‑native development.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD, automated testing, and code quality tools (Azure DevOps, Git, SonarQube, Veracode).
• Proficiency in SQL Server, Entity Framework, and modern ORM frameworks.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 8 years in software development architecture with 3 years in Azure cloud/API solutions.
• Experience in global product rollouts and multi‑region deployments.
• Azure Architect or related certifications are a plus.

Project‑Specific Expectations

• Ability to work in a multi‑vendor, multi‑region environment.
• Experience with legacy modernization, cloud migration and integration with external APIs.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, automated testing and performance tuning for APIs.
• Willingness to support rapid team ramp‑up and knowledge transition.

Skills

Mandatory Skills: Architecture Views and ViewPoint Design, SOA and Microservices Based Architecture, Software Engineering and Design Architecture.

Good to Have Skills: Cloud Solution Architecture, Information Architecture.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom