Cloud Architect

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Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with deep expertise in .NET technologies, Web APIs, and Microservices. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions. This role requires strong cross-team collaboration to architect solutions that align with business goals and technical standards.

Experience: 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in cloud architecture roles

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and Architecture: Lead the design and architecture of cloud-native applications using .NET Core, Web APIs, and microservices, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
• Solution Development: Oversee the development and deployment of solutions on cloud platforms (preferably Microsoft Azure), leveraging services such as App Services, Service Bus, Logic Apps, and Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with product owners, developers, DevOps, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, define solution architectures, and ensure seamless integration across teams and systems.
• Best Practices: Promote and enforce software engineering best practices, including SOLID principles, design patterns, and secure coding standards.
• API and Microservices: Architect and implement robust, scalable, and secure Web APIs and microservices, ensuring efficient communication and data exchange between distributed systems.
• Cloud Strategy: Contribute to the organizations cloud strategy, including migration of legacy systems, adoption of new cloud services, and continuous improvement of cloud infrastructure.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, technical specifications, and operational workflows.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor development teams on cloud technologies, microservices, and API best practices.

Key relationship/customers:

The Cloud Architect operates within organizational policies and guidelines, collaborating with other departments for decisions impacting multiple functions. S/he may have sole responsibility for technical decisions but must align with business objectives.

• Product Owners: Collaborate to gather requirements and define solution architectures.
• Developers: Work closely to ensure the development and deployment of solutions.
• DevOps: Coordinate for seamless integration and deployment processes.
• Business Stakeholders: Align technical solutions with business goals and objectives.
• IT Security Team: Ensure the security of cloud solutions and adherence to secure coding standards.
• QA Team: Collaborate to ensure the reliability and performance of cloud-native applications.
• Project Managers: Liaise for project planning and execution.

Knowledge / Skills / Other characteristics

• Strong hands-on experience with .NET Framework, .NET Core, and Entity Framework for microservices development.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing RESTful Web APIs and microservices architectures.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), including App Services, Service Bus, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Experience with authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Azure Active Directory).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with ZEISS Ophthalmic Devices and Digital Solution or similar
• platforms
• Experience working with image-based diagnostic tools and reporting workflows
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Healthcare IT, Biomedical Informatics,
• or related field

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.