Technical Architect - Azure

Technical Architect (Azure | Event-Driven | Insurance Domain) We are seeking a seasoned Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, resilient, and high-performing technology solutions. This role requires deep expertise in Azure cloud services, event-driven architecture, API-first solutioning, and data integration platforms, while collaborating closely with internal teams and multiple external vendors. The ideal candidate will define high-level and low-level designs, guide architectural decisions, ensure non-functional requirements (resiliency, security, performance, and optimization) are met, and provide technical leadership throughout the solution lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Solution Design Own end-to-end technical solutioning, from business requirements through high-level architecture and implementation guidance. Create high-level designs (HLDs), architecture diagrams, and technical roadmaps aligned to enterprise standards. Design API-first solutions, ensuring consistency, reusability, scalability, and strong governance. Architect event-driven systems leveraging modern messaging and integration patterns. Define and enforce non-functional requirements including resiliency, availability, scalability, performance, security, and cost optimization. Cloud & Data Architecture Design and implement solutions on Microsoft Azure, using appropriate services for compute, storage, integration, and messaging. Architect and support Azure Batch–based processing for large-scale, parallel, or compute-intensive workloads. Design data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration workflows using Matillion and related data platforms. Ensure cloud solutions align with best practices for cost optimization and operational efficiency. Integration & Platform Work Architect integrations with enterprise platforms such as IBM Sterling (B2B/EDI or file-based integrations). Design and govern synchronous and asynchronous integrations across internal systems and third-party vendors. Ensure robust error handling, observability, retry mechanisms, and disaster recovery strategies. Domain & Compliance Partner with business stakeholders to translate regulatory and operational requirements into technical solutions. Collaboration & Leadership Work closely with multiple vendors, ensuring architectural alignment and delivery quality. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and engineering teams. Participate in architecture review boards and contribute to enterprise technology standards. Communicate architectural decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in a Technical/Solution Architect role. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including designing cloud-native architectures. Proven expertise in event-driven architecture, message-based systems, and integration patterns. Solid experience designing API-first solutions (REST, OpenAPI, API governance). Hands-on or architectural experience with Azure Batch and large-scale processing workloads. Experience with Matillion or comparable ETL/data integration tools. Strong understanding of resiliency patterns, fault tolerance, scalability, and performance tuning. Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.