Switchfast Technologies (Acquired by Ascend Technologies) · 12 hours ago
Azure AppDev Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expSwitchfast Technologies, now part of Ascend Technologies, is seeking an Azure AppDev Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-grade .NET and Azure-based application platforms. This role involves overseeing application modernization, cloud migration strategies, and serving as the Agile Product Owner, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology objectives.
Business DevelopmentConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Architect end-to-end Azure-native application solutions running on Azure resources, including App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, API Management, and related integration services
Translate modernization blueprints into actionable engineering designs for development teams
Lead refactoring of legacy applications into .NET 8+, incorporating EF Core, Azure DevOps pipelines, and automated deployment practices
Partner with database teams to modernize stored procedures, optimize SQL performance, and transition workloads to ORM-based access such as EF Core
Act as the senior technical leader for all application modernization efforts, ensuring code quality, system scalability, and adherence to secure design principles
Mentor development teams working across UI modernization, API development, and SQL transformation
Implement JavaScript UI frameworks across e-commerce sites
Oversee code reviews, branching strategies, and DevOps best practices to support consistent, high-quality delivery
Collaborate with QA and DevOps to establish automated testing strategies and CI/CD deployment readiness
Direct Agile ceremonies, refinement processes, and architecture planning sessions
Lead application migration strategies, transitioning on-premises or legacy workloads to Azure SaaS/PaaS environments
Provide hands-on guidance in modernizing monolithic or legacy systems, integrating existing data systems, and ensuring backward compatibility
Conduct cloud readiness assessments, performance tuning, and optimization activities across application and data layers
Utilize experience working with systems such as manufacturing, warehouse management, healthcare, or compliance applications to guide integration with existing enterprise processes
Ensure all application modernization initiatives follow organizational standards for governance, security, and lifecycle management
Define observability strategies including monitoring, telemetry, and alerting using Azure Application Insights and Log Analytics
Establish operational standards for reliability, maintainability, and security (OAuth, Azure AD, API security)
Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional technology teams to align modernization outcomes with business goals
Maintain architectural documentation, solution diagrams, and modernization guidelines
Serve as the liaison between enterprise architecture, development teams, and operational engineering groups
Serve as the Agile Product Owner for Azure infrastructure initiatives—owning the product backlog, defining user stories, and prioritizing features based on value and risk
Daily interface with senior client representatives to coordinate design strategies, implementation plans, resiliency and disaster recovery plans
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including security, networking, DevOps, and application owners to deliver enterprise-grade Azure services
Develop and maintain an Azure service roadmap aligned with Snap-on’s digital transformation goals and cloud strategy
Partner with business and IT stakeholders to define minimum viable products (MVPs), track milestones, and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions
Qualification
Required
10+ years of full-stack application development experience using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, JavaScript, Entity Framework, SQL Server, and t-SQL
Experience modernizing and migrating enterprise applications into Azure PaaS environments, including App Services, Azure SQL, and Azure DevOps
Strong background designing and building MVC applications, APIs, middleware services, and data integrations
Proven ability to integrate modern applications with legacy systems, manufacturing systems, warehouse operations, or mainframe data sources
Competency in CI/CD pipeline automation, DevOps practices, and testing frameworks
Strong understanding of secure coding practices, authentication/authorization, and cloud governance frameworks
Prior experience leading or mentoring software engineering teams
Ability to translate modernization strategies into structured engineering tasks and roadmaps
Experience conducting architectural design reviews, code reviews, and technical risk assessments
Experience working in Agile development environments (Scrum, Kanban)
Preferred
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or DevOps Engineer Expert
Familiarity with Azure App Insights, Key Vault, App Configuration, and distributed logging
Microsoft Azure certifications (Developer Associate, Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer)
Experience with automation frameworks or scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python
Knowledge of MSFT Zero Trust security models, governance policies, and practices
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings options
Flexible time off (FTO)
Professional development opportunities
Company
Switchfast Technologies (Acquired by Ascend Technologies)
Switchfast Technologies was acquired by Ascend Technologies in May 2021.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-05-04Acquired
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