Title: Azure Solutions Architect
Area(s) of responsibility
About Birlasoft:
Birlasoft, a global leader at the forefront of Cloud, AI, and Digital technologies, seamlessly blends domain expertise with enterprise solutions. The company’s consultative and design-thinking approach empowers societies worldwide, enhancing the efficiency and productivity of businesses. As part of the multibillion-dollar diversified CKA Birla Group, Birlasoft with its 12,000+ professionals, is committed to continuing the Group’s 170-year heritage of building sustainable communities.
Title : Azure Solutions Architect
Experince: 20+ years of experience in architecting, deploying, optimizing, scalable &
reliable applications in Azure cloud by following the well architected framework
•Lead end-to-end application modernization initiatives, transforming monolithic Java/J2EE applications into scalable microservices based architecture by utilizing Domain driven designs
•Strong experience in modernizing legacy DB components, like PLSQL , Pro*C etc to Java/modern languages.
•Strong experience in messaging systems like Kafka or Azure Event Bus
•Implemented complex systems by utilizing various architecture and microservices patterns
•Responsibilities include collaborating with cross functional teams, to understand
technical requirements providing architectural recommendations, ensuring best
practices in security, costing, automation, & cloud-native design.
•Proficiency in DevSecOps, microservices, serverless, containerization (Docker &
Kubernetes) is essential.
•Architect and implement database modernization strategies while transforming mono to microservices based applications .
•Preferred experience of modernizing and migrating databases like Oracle Exadata/ExaCC to modern SQL and cloud based databases such as PostgreSQL.
•Define and manage DevSecOps pipelines, integrating tools like CAST and vFunction for code analysis and modernization insights.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders to define rollout strategies, integration plans, and transition roadmaps.
•Conduct deep technical analysis and lead architectural discussions to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
•Define and manage integration complexities, ensuring seamless transition across systems and environments.
•Provide architectural governance and best practices for cloud-native development on Microsoft Azure.
•Mentor development teams and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and business goals.
•Develop overall technical strategies for external client projects from technical
requirements
•Communicate with external clients regularly regarding progress, challenges,
timelines and results of client projects
•Assist project managers and directors with the creation of task-level project
plans that detail the specific tasks required to deliver a solution
•Work closely with project managers and account managers to ensure that client
expectations are met and that the team adheres to project schedules and budgets
Required Skills & Experience:
•20+ years of experience in software architecture and enterprise-level solution design.
•Proven expertise in Java, J2EE, Struts, JSP, and modern Java frameworks.
•Strong experience in microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and API management.
•Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, including compute, storage, networking, and database services.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
•Experience in BFSI industry is a plus.
•Familiarity with Agile and SAFe methodologies