Technology Credit Union (Tech CU) · 4 months ago
Azure Solution Architect
US-CA-San Jose
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expTechnology Credit Union (Tech CU) is seeking an Azure Solution Architect to design and implement cloud-native applications and infrastructure solutions. The role involves collaborating with development and operations teams to drive adherence to standards and ensure the reliability of technology solutions.
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Responsibilities
Designs and implements cloud-native applications using Azure services such as App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Logic Apps
Defines microservices architecture, API management strategies, and integration patterns
Ensures application scalability, performance, and security through best practices and design patterns
Collaborates with development teams to guide solution implementation and DevOps practices
Architects secure and scalable network topologies using Azure Virtual Networks, Subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), User Defined Routes (UDRs), and VPN Gateways
Designs hybrid connectivity solutions including ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, and Private Endpoints
Implements network segmentation, traffic flow control, and secure access strategies
Optimizes network performance and reliability across distributed environments
Leads the design of infrastructure solutions using Azure IaaS and PaaS offerings
Defines compute, storage, and backup strategies using VMs, Azure Disks, Blob Storage, and Azure Site Recovery
Implement high availability and disaster recovery architectures
Ensure compliance with enterprise governance, cost management, and monitoring standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in IT architecture, with 5+ years focused on Azure cloud solutions
Strong expertise in Azure services across compute, networking, storage, and security
Proven experience designing enterprise-scale solutions with high availability and performance
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform
Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and DevOps practices using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
Deep experience in .NET Framework, .NET CORE and MS SQL Server and principles of REST APIs and OPEN API Specification
Hands-on experience in front end technologies like Angular, React and other front-end frameworks
Hands-on experience in developing web forms, REST API & Server side code using C# in .net Stack
Strong expertise in solution architecture including web services, relational and non-relational databases, front-end and/or back-end technologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Strong ability to create design overviews for systems, educate others on design of solution and standards, review code and provide constructive feedback on improvement, research and recommend changes in software development standards and processes
Strong knowledge of one of the cloud technology AWS/AZURE/GCP
Good working knowledge of application security, such as Multifactor Authentication (MFA), x509 Certificates, SSL, SAML, encryption, etc
Strong understanding of networking capabilities, including load balancers, web application firewalls, network access control lists (NACLs), security groups, routing, tracing, and DNS resolution for building proficient and secure solutions
Strong knowledge of open-source technologies such as Kubernetes Docker and Kafka
Solid ability to contribute to multiple project/demands simultaneously
Good ability to solve key technical issues while also designing and implementing solutions to move operations into the cloud
Highly motivated and passionate about the adoption of the cloud and mentoring other team members
Strong analytical and presentation skills
Highly adaptive and open to changes as the organization grows and its needs evolve
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) or other enterprise architecture frameworks
Preferred
Working experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, release pipelines, and builds preferred
Finance industry experience is a plus
Benefits
Health care benefits
Life and disability insurance
12 paid holidays
401k with a company match
Employee paid voluntary benefits
7.08 Paid Time Off (PTO) hours accrue per bi-weekly paycheck (23 days per year)
Voluntary Time Off (VTO) are granted to full time employees annually to dedicate time to charitable organizations
Leaves of absences are available in adherence with state and federal regulations
Company
Technology Credit Union (Tech CU)
Tech CU has served the high-tech workforce and its ecosystem in the greater Bay Area for over 60 years.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeannine Jacobsen
Chief Operating Officer
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