Application Architect - Azure

Job Title: Application Architect - Azure PaaS Modernization Location: Remote (U.S.; Dallas, TX time zone) Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff - No C2C or 1099) About the Opportunity ZipStaff is seeking an Application Architect for application modernization and Azure PaaS hosting at a global technology services firm. You will architect migrations off IIS/legacy hosting onto Azure App Service, Functions, AKS, and ACI, guide a team of 5+, and support 10-12 projects in parallel . Weekend cutovers and customer time zones are part of the job. What You’ll Do: Architect and lead modernization of applications onto Azure PaaS. Host and configure web apps (including IIS) and migrate them to Azure App Service, Functions, AKS, and Azure Container Instances. Containerize front ends and web services; host on Kubernetes. Analyze architecture dependencies and integrations; assess performance pre- and post-migration. Design Azure landing-zone / target-state architecture against the customer infra landscape. Partner with Enterprise Architecture, Data Platform, DevOps, and Integration on cloud-adoption standards. Guide a team of 5+ engineers; produce architecture/UML diagrams and customer-facing solution decks. Troubleshoot Azure PaaS issues; support weekend migrations when required. Required Qualifications: 13+ years development and application modernization. 5+ years as Architect. Hands-on web application development and Azure PaaS hosting. IIS hosting/configuration plus migration pathways to Azure PaaS. Azure App Service, Azure Functions, AKS, Azure Container Instances. Containerizing web apps and services; Kubernetes hosting. Architectural diagrams, microservices, software design architecture, UML. Led a team of 5+ and can guide engineers technically. Able to run 10-12 projects in parallel , flex time zones, and support weekend migrations. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications: .NET, Java, Angular, React, or Python. Azure landing-zone design and stakeholder-facing solution architecture. Database connectivity / configuration in migrated apps. Strong customer-facing communication and solution presentations. Benefits: Health Insurance. Dental Insurance. Vision Insurance. 401(k). 401(k) matching. Paid time off. Referral Program. About ZipStaff ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches, clear communication, and long-term success for candidates and clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr ZipStaff Inc.