Principal Consultant - Application Innovation

Summary

Join Atmosera, a leading Microsoft Partner, as a Principal/Architectural Consultant specializing in designing and delivering enterprise solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. This role demands deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and client-facing skills. You will guide development teams, lead architecture and design sessions, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients. Responsibilities include architecting scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions on Azure, defining cloud-native architectures, and leading proof-of-concept initiatives. Client engagement involves acting as a senior technical advisor and translating complex technical topics into business-relevant language. You will also champion DevOps and automation practices and stay up-to-date with emerging Azure technologies.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software development, architecture, and delivery
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing solutions on Microsoft Azure
• Deep knowledge of C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET , Web APIs, and modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Blazor, or similar)
• Strong experience with Azure services: App Services, Functions, AKS, Event Grid, Service Bus, Azure Storage, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, Entra ID
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure as code
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills
• Experience with microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and API management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong client-facing consulting experience
• Proven leadership in cross-functional and distributed teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Continuous learner with a passion for emerging technologies

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions on Microsoft Azure across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services
• Define cloud-native architectures, including microservices, serverless, event-driven, and container-based designs
• Design end-to-end solutions integrating applications, APIs, data platforms, and identity & access controls
• Provide hands-on leadership to development teams, offering guidance on engineering best practices, coding standards, and design patterns
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, performance tuning, and test automation efforts
• Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives and technical spikes to validate new approaches and technologies
• Act as a senior technical advisor in client meetings, workshops, and architecture reviews
• Translate complex technical topics into clear, business-relevant language for stakeholders
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to the success of consulting engagements
• Architect CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
• Champion infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates
• Integrate automated testing, security scanning, and compliance into delivery pipelines
• Stay up to date with Azure’s latest releases, AI/ML services, Microsoft Fabric, Azure OpenAI, container services (AKS), and cloud-native patterns
• Provide guidance on when and how to adopt emerging technologies to drive client innovation
• Mentor and upskill junior architects, developers, and consultants
• Collaborate with sales and delivery teams on proposals, estimates, and project planning
• Contribute to internal accelerators, templates, and frameworks to enhance delivery capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AI/ML integration using Azure Cognitive Services or Azure OpenAI is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and skills
• Generous 401(k) Plan: Secure your financial future with our generous 401(k) plan, featuring a 100% company match on your contributions up to 4% of your salary!
• Performance-Based Compensation: Your hard work and dedication will be recognized and rewarded through our performance-based compensation program, which includes bonus potential in addition to your base salary
• 100% Employer-Paid Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for employees: Say goodbye to expensive premiums! We cover 100% of the cost of your health, vision, and dental insurance premiums, saving you potentially thousands of dollars each year
• Company-Paid Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance: We provide company-paid life, accidental death & dismemberment, and short- and long-term disability insurance to protect you and your family
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with three weeks of paid time off, allowing you to relax, recharge, and pursue your personal interests
• 11 Paid Holidays: We observe 11 paid holidays throughout the year, giving you additional time to spend with family and friends
• Community Service Leave: We believe in giving back to the community and offer paid time off for you to volunteer with organizations that are meaningful to you
• Employee Recognition and Reward Program: We celebrate and reward outstanding performance and contributions through our employee recognition program