IT Architect (Information Technology Architect) Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

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• Job Summary:

• We are seeking a highly skilled IT Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft .NET, Azure Cloud, and DevOps to design, develop, and implement enterprise-level solutions. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, development teams, and infrastructure teams to architect scalable, secure, and high-performing systems that meet current and future business needs
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Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect end-to-end solutions using Microsoft .NET technologies, Azure cloud services, and DevOps practices
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements, define architecture standards, and create technical designs
• Lead the development of architectural frameworks, patterns, and best practices
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and operations teams
• Define and implement CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation processes
• Ensure solutions are compliant with security, governance, and regulatory standards
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability across cloud environments
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to improve business processes
• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical audits
• Document architectural decisions, design patterns, and technical specifications
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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in software development and architecture with a strong background in Microsoft .NET technologies (C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, etc.
• 5+ years of experience architecting solutions on Microsoft Azure
• Deep understanding of Azure services: App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure AD, Key Vault, Azure Monitor, and others
• Strong experience with DevOps tools and practices: Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD, ARM/Bicep templates, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS)
• Experience with microservices architecture, API management, and serverless computing
• Solid knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Proven experience in delivering large-scale enterprise applications
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Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (AZ-305)

• Microsoft Certified:

  DevOps Engineer Expert certification

• Experience with hybrid cloud and on-premises integrations
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (App Insights, Log Analytics, etc.
• Familiarity with cost optimization strategies in Azure
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Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.