Azure Solution Architect

Talentmatics; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentmatics is seeking an experienced Azure Solution Architect to lead enterprise-scale cloud, data, and AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. The role emphasizes architecture and solution design, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performance implementations. Responsibilities include creating high and low-level designs, defining architecture roadmaps, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have 8–12 years of experience in cloud architecture, a degree in Computer Science, and ideally the Azure Solutions Architect Certification (AZ-305).

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in cloud/solution architecture.
• Expertise in architecture, solution design, and stakeholder advisory.
• Experience in designing scalable and secure cloud implementations.

Responsibilities

• Create HLDs and LLDs across application, data, integration, and security layers.
• Define architecture roadmaps, migration strategies, and modernization plans.
• Ensure alignment with Azure Well-Architected Framework.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Skills

Cloud/Solution Architecture

Stream Analytics

Security

Networking

Governance

Stakeholder Communication

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)

Education

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

Azure Solutions Architect Certification (AZ-305)

Job description

Work Authorization

U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders only

Required Skills & Experience

• 8–12 years of experience in cloud/solution architecture
• Stream Analytics, Purview

Core Competencies

• Security, networking, and governance
• High availability, DR, and operational design
• Strong stakeholder communication

Preferred Skills

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science or related field
• Azure Solutions Architect Certification (AZ-305) preferred

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Azure Solution Architect to design and lead enterprise-scale cloud, data, and AI solutions on Microsoft Azure.

This role focuses on architecture, solution design, and stakeholder advisory, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create HLDs and LLDs across application, data, integration, and security layers
• Define architecture roadmaps, migration strategies, and modernization plans
• Ensure alignment with Azure Well-Architected Framework
• Design solutions for:
• Scalability & performance
• Security & governance
• Backup & disaster recovery
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Provide architecture governance, design reviews, and technical leadership
• Establish best practices, reusable frameworks, and standards
• Guide engineering teams through implementation
• Lead architecture discussions and influence technical direction
• Strong consulting and client-facing mindset