Solution Architect

Orion Innovation; Ernakulam; Hybrid; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development budget

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Orion Innovation seeks an experienced Solution Architect in Ernakulam, India. The successful candidate will have 13-15 years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies and Azure cloud services. Responsibilities include designing secure, scalable architectures and leading deployment strategies using modern .NET, AKS, and containerization. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, alongside proficiency in C# and Azure services. Attractive benefits and a hybrid working model are offered.

Qualifications

• 13-15 years of experience in software engineering with a strong architectural background.
• Experience in implementing authentication using Azure Entra ID.
• Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (Angular or React) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end architecture using .NET and Azure services.
• Lead containerization strategies using Docker and oversee deployment strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Skills

C#

Azure services proficiency

Microservices architecture

Leadership skills

DevOps practices

Communication skills

Education

Azure certifications

Tools

Visual Studio

VS Code

Docker

Helm

Job description

Solution Architect

Location: Kochi, Coimbatore, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune.

Experience: 12-18 years.

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Solution Architect with strong expertise in Microsoft technologies and Azure cloud services. The candidate will be responsible for designing secure, scalable, and cloud-native solutions leveraging modern .NET, containerization, and Microsoft 365 integrations. This role requires hands‑on architectural leadership across distributed systems and enterprise‑grade applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement end‑to‑end architecture using .NET (C#) and Azure services
• Define scalable, secure, and resilient architectures leveraging microservices and cloud-native patterns
• Architect and oversee deployment strategies using AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) and container-based solutions
• Design messaging and integration solutions using Azure Service Bus (Queues & Topics)
• Implement secure secrets management using Azure Key Vault, including integration with AKS (secret mounting)
• Lead containerization strategies using Docker and manage images via Azure Container Registry (ACR)
• Create and manage Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments
• Drive integration with Microsoft 365 services (SharePoint, Teams, Planner) using APIs
• Utilize PnP Framework and Microsoft Graph SDK for enterprise integrations
• Ensure secure authentication and authorization using Azure Entra ID
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and developers to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Provide technical leadership, conduct design reviews, and mentor engineering teams

Required Skills & Expertise

• 13–15 years of experience in software engineering with significant architecture experience.
• Strong proficiency in C# with modern .NET (preferably .NET 8/9/10).
• Deep experience with Azure services, including:
  • Azure Storage
  • Azure Key Vault
  • Azure Service Bus
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Azure Container Registry (ACR)
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Kubernetes and container orchestration
  • Helm chart development and deployment
  • CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong experience in integrating Microsoft platforms:
  • SharePoint, Teams, Planner via APIs
  • PnP Framework & Microsoft Graph SDK
• Experience implementing authentication using Azure Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).
• Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (Angular or React) is a plus.
• Proficiency with development tools such as Visual Studio and VS Code.
• Architecture & Design Skills: Expertise in microservices architecture and distributed systems, strong understanding of event‑driven architecture and messaging patterns, experience with API design, RESTful services, and secure integrations.
• Knowledge of scalability, performance tuning, and cloud cost optimization.
• Strong focus on security best practices and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Experience with enterprise DevOps and GitOps practices.
• Exposure to infrastructure as code (Terraform / Bicep / ARM templates).
• Experience in large‑scale enterprise or digital transformation programs.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align technology with business goals.
• Problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail.

Nice to Have

• Experience with hybrid cloud or multi‑cloud environments.
• Knowledge of AI/ML integrations within Azure ecosystem.
• Prior experience in regulated industries (Finance, Healthcare).

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• The opportunity to work on challenging problems with a talented, diverse team.
• A dedicated budget for professional development, conferences, and learning.
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work arrangement.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment where your technical vision will shape the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.