Position Summary
Credex is seeking a seasoned Senior Cloud Architect & Infrastructure Lead to spearhead the design and implementation of the next-generation platform. This individual will be responsible for architecting a scalable, secure, and high-performing Microsoft Azure-based infrastructure that forms the backbone of a modern financial services application.
The role will focus on building out containerized application environments, orchestrating CI/CD pipelines, enabling high availability, disaster recovery, and performance monitoring capabilities. As a technical leader, the architect will also drive AI-assisted development strategies, enforce enterprise code and infrastructure standards, and guide the integration of key third-party tools including authentication providers, document generation engines, and automated task processing frameworks.
This position is pivotal in laying the foundation for a long-term, enterprise-scale platform and requires hands-on leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong understanding of cloud-native architecture, DevOps practices, and scalable SaaS systems.
Company Summary
Credex is embarking on a full-scale rewrite of our legacy platforms. As we move forward, we are committed to leveraging modern cloud architecture, Microsoft technologies, and AI-assisted development to deliver a robust, scalable, and future-ready financial platform. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Architect & Infrastructure Lead to own the design, implementation, and scaling of our next-generation system infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the architecture and infrastructure design for a Microsoft Azure-based environment including containerized microservices, CI/CD pipelines, and high-availability configurations, supporting multi-tenant, enterprise-grade financial applications.
Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure leveraging:
Containerized microservices via Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or Azure Container Apps.
CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
Disaster recovery and geo-redundancy strategies using Azure Front Door, Availability Zones, Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS), and Active Geo-Replication for databases.
Establish vertical slice implementations for critical architecture components, such as:
Authentication frameworks using Auth0, Azure AD B2B/B2C, OAuth2, and JWT.
API and storage layers (Azure App Services, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, Azure Blob/Queue Storage).
Front-end frameworks including Angular (preferred), Blazor, or React.
Secure CI/CD automation and Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, Bicep, and YAML pipelines.
Guide and mentor teams on DevOps practices, including:
Infrastructure provisioning
Security best practices
Policy-as-code, network segmentation, and secrets management with Azure Key Vault
Collaborate with engineering and product teams during architecture spikes and foundation sprints to validate implementation strategies.
Ensure adherence to code standards, modular design principles, and secure development practices.
Design, implement, and maintain relational and/or SQL databases, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
Implement data security measures, particularly for sensitive financial data, following industry best practices and compliance standards.
Monitor and manage cloud services using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and custom KQL dashboards. Set up proactive alerts, health probes, and telemetry pipelines.
Collaborate on infrastructure and coding standards, including modular and testable design, and secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles, across both infrastructure and application codebases.
Help with designing, implementing, and maintaining large, performance-optimized relational databases using Azure SQL, Elastic Pools, and PostgreSQL and MYSQL, including query tuning, indexing, and sharding strategies.
Define and implement data security, auditing, and compliance safeguards for sensitive financial datasets, in alignment with industry best practices (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS).
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years focused on cloud architecture and infrastructure.
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Azure, including services such as:
App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, Azure Batch, Storage Queues, Key Vault, AKS, Azure Container Apps, Azure Front Door, and Azure API Management.
Proven experience with containerized deployments, Kubernetes orchestration, and Azure Container Registry (ACR).
Deep knowledge of CI/CD automation, using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and tools like Snyk, SonarQube, and automated test frameworks.
Solid experience supporting full-stack applications with Angular (preferred), Blazor, or React on the front end, and C#/.NET on the back end.
Demonstrated expertise in multi-tenant SaaS authentication, using Auth0, Azure AD, OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect, and claims-based identity flows.
Skilled in cloud-native monitoring, logging, and alerting, using:
Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Kusto Query Language (KQL), Azure Diagnostics, and Log Analytics.
Experience with high-throughput server-side processes, multi-threaded containers, and Azure Batch workloads.
Proficiency in AI-assisted development tools (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, Bolt.new, Devin, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot or equivalent).
Strong documentation, architecture modeling, and communication skills.
Hands-on experience in Agile/Scrum delivery, including sprints, retrospectives, DevOps standups, and continuous planning.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with vertical slice architecture delivery.
Background in the financial services or lending industry.
Familiarity with Microsoft licensing models and cost-optimization strategies.
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
GitHub Actions Professional Certification
Why Join Us?
Be part of a high-impact transformation at Valsoft, modernizing a core financial platform.
Influence the technical strategy of a multi-million dollar project from the ground up.
Collaborate with top-tier consulting and development partners.
Competitive salary, remote flexibility, and opportunity for long-term growth.
Apply Now to help us build a smarter, faster, and more reliable future for Credex..
