Technical Architect - Azure Certified

[XTRM](https://himalayas.app/companies/xtrm) is a global fintech payments company. We’ve built a next-generation platform and embedded payment API designed around an intelligent wallet architecture that allows businesses of all kinds to receive, manage, exchange and send money all over the world. [XTRM](https://himalayas.app/companies/xtrm) operates using a fully distributed team spanning many countries. We are a high growth company, with over 1,500 global customers. We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Certified Technical Architect with a strong foundation in ASP.NET Core, Web API, MSSQL, and Azure cloud services. You will be responsible for designing and overseeing the architecture of scalable, secure, and modern enterprise-grade solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with cloud-native components like Azure Service Bus, AKS, Functions, API Management, and Event Grid, while also being proficient in traditional .NET-based web development and integration patterns. ### Key Responsibilities * Lead the end-to-end solution architecture and design using NET Core, Web API, and MSSQL Server. * Architect and implement microservices and containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). * Design scalable and secure APIs and expose them using Azure API Management. * Define and implement event-driven architectures using Azure Event Grid, Service Bus, and Logic Apps. * Create serverless components using Azure Functions to orchestrate background workflows and event processing. * Manage secrets and sensitive configuration via Azure Key Vault. * Work closely with stakeholders, developers, and DevOps teams to ensure alignment with business goals and technical standards. * Establish architecture governance and enforce best practices across development teams. * Provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentorship, and architectural blueprints. * Collaborate with DevOps to define CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and cloud deployment strategies. ### Required Skills & Experience ### Backend & Web Technologies * Deep experience with NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, and RESTful API services * Strong understanding of Entity Framework / EF Core, LINQ, and repository patterns * Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server: database design, performance tuning, and stored procedures ### Azure Cloud Expertise * Experience designing and implementing solutions using: * Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) * Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, Event Hubs * Azure API Management (APIM) * Azure Functions, Logic Apps * Azure Key Vault, App Configuration * Familiarity with cloud security, authentication (OAuth2, JWT), and role-based access controls * Knowledge of cloud observability tools like Application Insights, Log Analytics ### Architecture & Leadership * Expertise in microservices architecture, API versioning, and containerized deployments * Solid understanding of domain-driven design (DDD), clean architecture, and design patterns * Ability to lead solution architecture and articulate decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Experience with Agile/Scrum environments, Git-based workflows, and DevOps tools * Strong skills in architectural documentation and system integration diagrams ### Nice to Have * Exposure to OpenAPI / Swagger, gRPC, or protobuf * Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions * Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud solutions Originally posted on [Himalayas](https://himalayas.app)