Azure Application Architect (Java/Microservices)

Azure Application Architect (Java/Microservices)

Location:

Chicago, IL (Onsite - Local Candidates Only)

Job Description

We are looking for an

Azure Application Architect

with a strong Java and Microservices background to lead the modernization and migration of enterprise applications to

Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) . The candidate will design technical architecture, ensure high availability, and implement disaster recovery strategies for mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

Define and implement

target architecture

for migrating applications from

PCF/WebLogic/Tomcat to Azure AKS . Architect and design

Java Spring Boot microservices

and

API gateways . Review and optimize

system configurations, infrastructure, and application design . Implement

DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

across the development lifecycle. Lead the design and implementation of

disaster recovery and business continuity plans . Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and operations teams to deliver scalable solutions. Required Skills

Strong hands-on experience as an

Application Architect with Azure Cloud . Expertise in

Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture . Experience with

API Gateway design and integration . Knowledge of

RDBMS and NoSQL databases . Solid understanding of

DevOps methodologies and tools (CI/CD, Kubernetes, Docker) . Prior experience in

cloud migration and modernization projects . Nice-to-Have Skills

Financial services industry experience. Knowledge of

messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.) . Azure certifications ( AZ-305, AZ-400, or equivalent ).