Job Description: Application Architect

Location: Pune, India

Experience: 10–12 Years

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Architect with a strong background in full stack development (Java Spring and React.js) and Azure cloud architecture, to design, build, and lead the delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate combines solid hands-on development experience with deep architectural expertise on Microsoft Azure, and is equally comfortable driving high-level design decisions and getting into the code when needed.

Key Responsibilities

- Own end-to-end architecture for applications from front-end UI to back-end services to cloud infrastructure
- Define and lead the Azure architecture strategy: App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, Azure SQL/Cosmos DB, API Management, Azure Storage, Service Bus/Event Grid
- Guide and review full stack development work, with back-end on Java Spring Boot / Spring Framework and front-end on React.js
- Architect RESTful APIs / microservices using Java Spring Boot
- Own CI/CD pipeline architecture using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
- Define security architecture (Azure AD/Entra ID, Key Vault, RBAC, networking/VNet design)
- Drive technical decisions on system design, scalability, and cloud cost optimization
- Partner with product managers, engineering leads, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical architecture
- Mentor developers and architects; lead code and design reviews
- Define application performance, monitoring,



and observability standards (Azure Monitor, App Insights)

Required Skills & Experience

- 10–12 years of overall software development experience, with a strong background in Java Spring Boot / Spring Framework and React.js
- Proven experience as an Azure Architect or Solution Architect — minimum 4–5 years in an architecture capacity
- Strong background in backend development: Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Microservices and RESTful API design
- Strong database background: SQL Server / Azure SQL, and exposure to NoSQL (Cosmos DB), or Oracle/PostgreSQL
- Deep knowledge of Azure services: App Services, AKS, Functions, API Management, Storage, Service Bus, Key Vault, Azure AD/Entra ID
- Experience architecting microservices and containerized solutions (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS)
- Strong understanding of CI/CD, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (ARM/Bicep/Terraform)
- Solid grasp of application security, scalability, and performance optimization principles
- Excellent communication skills able to engage both technical teams and business stakeholders

Good to Have

- Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer Associate)
- Experience in financial services or other regulated industries
- Exposure to TypeScript, GraphQL, or Next.js
- Prior experience in a client-facing or consulting workplace

Education

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

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