Apps Architect

VDart, Inc.; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider is seeking an experienced Azure Application Architect to focus on application migration and modernization on Azure PaaS. The role involves developing and hosting applications, optimizing performance, and leading a team of 5. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud technologies and strong leadership skills. This position is remote, offering flexibility in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 13 years of application development and modernization experience.
• Hands-on experience with Azure PaaS frameworks.
• Experience in containerization and deploying applications on Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and host web applications on Azure PaaS.
• Analyze application architecture and dependencies.
• Design Azure Landing Zones and target architecture.

Skills

Web application development

Azure PaaS hosting and migration

Containerization and Kubernetes deployment

Application performance optimization

Team leadership and mentoring

Job description

Azure Application Architect PaaS & Cloud Modernization

Contract

Remote

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Azure Application Architect with 13 years in application development and modernization. The role focuses on migrating and hosting applications on Azure PaaS, optimizing performance, and leading a small team (5 members).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and host web applications on Azure PaaS (App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, ACI)
• Analyze application architecture, dependencies, and integrations
• Containerize applications and deploy on Kubernetes
• Assess application performance before and after migration
• Design Azure Landing Zones and target architecture
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Data, DevOps, and Integration teams
• Work with stakeholders and PMs for migration planning

Required Skills

• Hands-on web application development
• Azure PaaS hosting and migration experience
• Containerization and Kubernetes deployment
• Application performance optimization
• Team leadership and mentoring (5 members)

Optional / Secondary Skills

• Troubleshooting Azure PaaS
• Basic AKS knowledge

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Team collaboration
• Positive attitude and problem-solving mindset