Cloud Solutions Architect

Xpand IT; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Xpand IT is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to join the Core Services team in Portugal. You will design and deliver cloud solutions using Azure PaaS, with focus on .NET technologies, microservices, and CI/CD practices.

You will work across the project lifecycle from requirements to implementation, contributing to architecture, coding, testing, and documentation while promoting best practices and modern cloud patterns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology Management and/or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of experience in .NET technologies (e.g., .NET Core, Web API, C#).
• Deep knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Professional experience in developing and delivering solutions using Azure Cloud and microservices-based architectures.
• Experience in applying CI/CD best practices using Git, Jira, GitLab, and Jenkins.
• Professional experience with SQL Server, including database management and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the architecture of software solutions based on Microsoft frameworks.
• Design, develop, and test software following established standards using agile software development and project management methodologies (Scrum over DevOps or Jira).
• Work with .NET 6 and design the next available framework.
• Develop and deliver solutions using microservices-based architectures.
• Produce high-quality code using industry guidelines and best practices.
• Document code changes, packages and perform unit and integrated tests, ensuring deliverables quality.
• Collaborate with the development team to meet deadlines.
• Evaluate requirements for new features or enhancements and assess impact on existing apps, APIs, and OS.
• Stay up to date with technologies and trends, providing innovations recommendations.
• Work with Azure PaaS Services such as App Services, Containers, functions, etc.

Skills

Azure

C#

Web API

Microservices

OOP

Design patterns

CI/CD

Git

Jira

GitLab

Jenkins

SQL Server

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology Management and/or Computer Science

Tools

Git

Jira

GitLab

Jenkins

SQL Server

Job description

A Cloud Solutions Architect is part of the Core Services team and is responsible for developing solutions for the Cloud at all stages of the project lifecycle.

Your role

A Cloud Solutions Architect develops cloud solutions using Azure PaaS services, covering all project lifecycle phases, from understanding requirements to technical implementation and management.

• Participate in the architecture of software solutions based on Microsoft frameworks;
• Design, develop, and test software following established standards using agile software development and project management methodologies (Scrum over DevOps or Jira);
• You will have the opportunity to work with .NET 6, always designing the next available framework;
• You will develop and deliver solutions using microservices-based architectures;
• Produce high-quality code using industry guidelines and best practices;
• Document code changes, packages and perform unit and integrated tests, ensuring the quality of all deliverables;
• Work with the rest of the development team, focusing on delivering the project within the established deadlines;
• Evaluate requirements for new features or enhancements to existing ones by identifying the impact on existing applications, APIs, and operating systems;
• Keeping up to date with the latest technologies and trends, providing suggestions/recommendations that enable technological innovation;
• You can also work with Azure PaaS Services, such as App Services, Containers, functions, etc.

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Job requirements

Academic background

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology Management and/or Computer Science.

Technical experience

More than 5 years of experience in .NET technologies, such as .NET Core, Web API, and C#.

OOP and design patterns

Deep knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and a strong understanding of design patterns and application design principles.

Experience with Azure Cloud

Professional experience in developing and delivering solutions using Azure Cloud and microservices-based architectures.

Best practices in CI/CD

Experience in applying CI/CD best practices using tools such as Git, Jira, GitLab, and Jenkins, ensuring efficiency and quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Professional experience with SQL Server, including database management and optimization.