What are the responsibilities and job description for the Azure PaaS Consultant / Azure Architect position at USG, Inc.?
Job Title: Azure PaaS Consultant / Azure Architect
Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid – Downtown)
Interview Mode: Microsoft Teams and Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Position Overview
We are seeking a senior-level Azure PaaS Consultant (TS4) with deep expertise in Azure cloud-native technologies and API integration. This role requires hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions across complex systems, with strong focus on modern architecture and integration patterns.
Key Responsibilities
🔹 Technical Leadership
- Serve as SME for Azure PaaS technologies
- Provide architectural guidance and enforce best practices
- Drive code quality through reviews and standards
🔹 Solution Architecture & Implementation
- Design and implement end-to-end Azure solutions:
- Data Layer: ETL/ELT, pipelines, data warehousing
- API Layer: REST APIs, messaging, integrations
- Application Layer: Web apps, serverless, batch processing
- Security Layer: OAuth, OIDC, SAML, encryption
- Deliver multi-tier enterprise applications
- Troubleshoot and optimize performance
🔹 DevOps & Automation
- Build and manage CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps)
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform, ARM)
- Monitor using Azure Monitor & Application Insights
🔹 Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work with business and technical stakeholders
- Define API governance (OpenAPI/Swagger)
- Align with enterprise architecture standards
Required Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in IT / software development
- Strong expertise in:
- Azure PaaS (App Services, Functions, Azure SQL, Key Vault)
- API Integration (APIM, Logic Apps, Service Bus)
- C#, .NET 8 , TypeScript, REST API development
- Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, CI/CD)
- Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform, ARM)
- Authentication (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML)
Preferred Qualifications
- Azure Certifications:
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
- Experience with:
- Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Power BI
- Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
- Frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Blazor)
- Azure AI / Copilot integrations
Work Environment
- Hybrid (Downtown Columbus, OH)
- Enterprise-level government project
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