Azure Solution Architect

The Azure Solution Architect performs design work for large and complex software projects, and the interfaces between them. This position drives adherence to standards, processes, and policies and creates architecture designs and documentation for Technology Credit Union (Tech CU).  Additionally, the incumbent performs application architecture, network topology, and infrastructure strategies to support business needs and ensure reliability. Collaborating with development and operations teams, they guide implementation of cloud-native solutions and DevOps practices.

Essential Duties

Application Architecture

• 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.

Network Architecture

• 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.

Infrastructure Architecture

• 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. 

Work Schedule

• Full-time; typically, 40+ hours/week
• Flexible within core business hours, M-F
• Occasional extended early morning or late evening hours, and weekends, typically with advance notice

Workplace Essentials

• Supports Tech CU’s Mission and Vision and consistently demonstrates Tech CU’s Values (Accelerate, Collaborate, Innovate and Cultivate).
• Meets with manager on a regular basis to discuss goal alignment, performance metrics, and development plans.
• Complies with Tech CU policies and procedures.
• Upholds employee Code of Conduct and Business Ethics and ensures confidentiality of the workplace.
• Complies with requirements imposed by federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
• Adheres to internal control and security measures designed to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate losses and errors.

Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Experience:   8+ years of experience in IT architecture, with 5+ years focused on Azure cloud solutions, including:

• 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.
• Working experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, release pipelines, and builds preferred.
• Finance industry experience is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• 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.

Licensing/Certifications:  

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
• The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) or other enterprise architecture frameworks

Travel:  May be required to occasionally attend offsite training, meetings or events, typically with advance notice.  Overnight travel unlikely.

Typical Working Conditions:  Office environment with interaction with a variety of internal and external parties. May work remotely as determined by business need and individual performance.

Equipment Used:  Routinely uses standard office equipment, including computer, phone, copier and other devices.

Physical Requirements:  Ability to sit 70% of the day.  Keyboard and read computer screen for 70% of time during which one is seated.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Technology Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified employees and applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• Position Grade: 109
• Salary Range: minimum-$154,000, midpoint-$188,000, maximum-$222,000
• Work Location: The salary range listed is based on working in San Jose, CA. If you work remotely, your salary will be adjusted based on your geographic location.
• Typical Starting Pay: Most new hires start between the minimum and midpoint of the range (adjusted for work location if applicable), based on experience and qualifications.
• Bonus Potential: Target 20% of base salary based on company and individual performance

Tech CU is a pay-for-performance organization. We benchmark base pay to the 50th percentile of our market and offer incentive-based compensation tied to individual and company goals.

Tech CU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Income Protection: Life and disability insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Holidays: 12 days annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
• Accrues at 7.08 hours per bi-weekly paycheck (approximately 23 days per year)
• Increases with length of service
• Voluntary Time Off (VTO):
• 8 hours annually for full-time employees to support charitable organizations
• Additional Benefits:
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee-paid voluntary benefits
• Leaves of absence in compliance with state and federal regulations