Job Description Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Azure Cloud-Native Developer/Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of our next-generation applications on the Microsoft Azure platform. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our cloud strategy and ensuring the scalability, resilience, and performance of our cloud-native services. The Senior Azure Cloud-Native Developer/Architect will be responsible for architecting, developing, and deploying robust and scalable applications using Azure's PaaS and serverless offerings. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud-native principles, microservices architecture, containerization, and DevOps practices. You will work closely with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet business objectives. Responsibilities Design and implement highly scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. Lead the development and deployment of microservices, serverless functions (Azure Functions), and containerized applications (Azure Kubernetes Service - AKS, Azure Container Instances - ACI). Architect solutions using Azure PaaS services such as Azure App Service, Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Storage, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and API Management. Define and implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps), infrastructure as code (ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform), and automated testing. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams on cloud-native best practices and Azure technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical designs and solutions. Ensure solutions adhere to security best practices, compliance requirements, and industry standards. Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability in the Azure cloud environment. Conduct proof-of-concepts and evaluate new Azure services and technologies. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Azure services and applications. Develop and maintain technical documentation for architectures, designs, and processes. Stay current with the latest advancements in Azure and cloud-native technologies.