Azure Solutions Architect with .Net (On site) Cognizant is looking for Azure Solutions Architect and individual who shall specialize in computing workload design. Primary focus will be on creating robust and efficient solutions for compute-intensive workloads within the Azure cloud environment involving architecture design resource allocation high-performance computing serverless and event-driven architecture security and compliance monitoring and troubleshooting. designing micro front-end patterns ensuring seamless integration across components and services. Technical architect will be leveraging React and related libraries (e.g. Redux Flux Webpack) for efficient UI development. Prior experience working as a solution architect involving Azure cloud is a must. If you're like us, you've got big ideas. At Cognizant, we're exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new value—by connecting people with things, insights, and experiences. Cognizant Digital Engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation. Job Location: Washington - DC (On site) Responsibilities: Design compute architectures that optimize resource utilization minimize latency and enhance overall system performance. Consider factors such as virtual machines (VMs) containers serverless computing and batch processing. Determine the appropriate compute resources (VM sizes instance types etc.) based on workload characteristics. Implement auto-scaling strategies to handle varying workloads. Optimize parallel processing GPU utilization and distributed computing. Be capable of designed transactional compute patterns with compensation patterns Design event-driven workflows that respond dynamically to triggers. Leverage Azure Event Grid and Azure Event Hubs. Implement access controls encryption and network segmentation. Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization. Design compute workloads utilizing networking components and micro segmentation Familiarity with IAM Azure Policy and Private Link configuration Provide a long-term vision for the platform considering changes in technology within the context of ITS current implementation and our feature roadmap. In-depth understanding of the business environment its processes and complexities of the organization and apply the knowledge towards the proposed work program. Design and validate solutions that are practical, flexible resilient scalable, reusable and strategic. Architect solutions across multiple IT environments and Business system components envision solutions for projects / programs / applications. Work closely with development teams bridging the gap between design and implementation. Interact with other Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise Platform teams to ensure that solutions are built in adherence with the defined enterprise standards. Well-versed in the latest technologies and tools being used to improve IT development and delivery. Work with stakeholders to offer contextualized technology strategies solutions and roadmaps which are aligned to their business needs. Document key artifacts related to WBG application environments integration platforms data flows application inventories entity-relationships and process workflows. Help build supporting frameworks for on-premises mobile cloud-native and hybrid solution architecture approaches and implementations aligned with specific business application requirements and constraints. Required Qualifications · 12+ years of experience in architecting/designing compute-intensive solutions with Azure. · Preferable certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert · Proven track record of developing Azure architecture for large-scale production-grade applications · In-depth knowledge of .Net frameworks & Azure compute services (VMs Azure Web-Apps App Services Logic Apps Azure Kubernetes Service Azure Batch etc.). · Experience with frontend skills like Angular 2-18 & React JS Certifications Required · MS Azure Certified Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan . Why Choose Cognizant? It takes a lot to succeed in today's fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams! We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry-recognized, award-winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your skillsets fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications in the newest technologies. Apply Now!!