We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Azure Application Architect to conduct a focused, two-week architecture and code audit of a custom web application currently hosted on Microsoft Azure. The goal is to assess performance, simplify the application footprint, evaluate and restructure underlying data architecture, and produce a prioritized remediation roadmap.
Scope of Work
- Perform full architectural review of the application’s backend, frontend, APIs, and integrations.
- Conduct code audit focusing on performance, scalability, maintainability, and best practices.
- Identify feature bloat and propose feature rationalization strategy.
- Analyze current data structures and database schema; recommend improved modeling and indexing.
- Review Azure infrastructure and resource utilization for optimal performance and cost.
- Provide a detailed assessment report with findings, prioritized recommendations, timeline estimates, and implementation sequencing.
Key Responsibilities
- Profile and diagnose performance bottlenecks across the codebase and queries.
- Outline phased remediation actions, grouped by complexity and expected impact.
- Define target-state data architecture aligned to current functional needs and future scalability.
- Communicate technical findings to both technical and business stakeholders.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 8+ years professional experience in software engineering and application architecture.
- Deep expertise in Azure application architecture, resource configuration, and monitoring.
- Strong experience with .NET / C# backend systems.
- Proven track record in database design, performance tuning, and query optimization.
- Ability to produce clear, actionable, and business-aligned remediation plans.
- Experience working in assessment and consulting-style engagements is a plus.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of Azure DevOps pipelines, IaC, and observability best practices.
- Familiarity with performance tracing tools such as Application Insights Profiler.
Engagement Details
- 2-week structured assessment engagement.
- Remote with availability for scheduled stakeholder sessions.
- Deliverables include assessment report, improvement roadmap, and recommended architecture adjustments.
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