Azure Solution Architect

Position Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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

Infrastructure Architecture

Work Schedule

Workplace Essentials

Qualifications

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 :

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Licensing / Certifications :

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.

Pay and Benefits

This is a grade 109 position, with a salary range from $146,400 to $219,600 with bonus potential of 20%. The anticipated range for new hires is between the low-end and midpoint of the range, depending on experience. Tech CU is a pay-for performance organization that benchmarks base pay to the 50th percentile of our market and we provide incentive-based compensation aligned with successful accomplishment of individual and corporate goals. The salary mentioned above is based on working in San Jose, CA. Salaries are based on the geographic location in which you live if working remotely.

Additionally, Tech CU provides health care benefits, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays and 401k with a company match; along with employee paid voluntary benefits. 7.08 Paid Time Off (PTO) hours accrue per bi-weekly paycheck (23 days per year) and will increase with length of service. Eight hours of 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.