Description & Requirements
The Junior Solutions Architect will contribute to the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and maintainable enterprise applications across modern Microsoft platforms. The role combines hands-on solution development with growing architecture responsibilities, using Microsoft ASP.NET Core (C#), Blazor, React (TypeScript), Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft 365 technologies. Working with senior architects, development teams, and business stakeholders, the Junior Solutions Architect will help translate business requirements into practical solution designs, support technical reviews, and deliver solutions aligned with enterprise standards and project objectives. The role also provides opportunities to build experience in Microsoft Azure PaaS, Generative AI solutions, and AI Agents.
Main responsibilities:
- Contribute to solution architecture, design, and development for enterprise applications under the guidance of senior architects and technical leaders.
- Design and develop modern applications using Microsoft ASP.NET Core (C#), Blazor, and React (TypeScript), with a focus on performance, security, scalability, maintainability, and usability.
- Design and develop Microsoft SQL Server databases, data models, queries, and data-access components that support application requirements.
- Design and integrate solutions within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, leveraging Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Graph APIs.
- Support DevSecOps practices using Azure DevOps and contribute to Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines.
- Participate in Agile and SCRUM delivery activities, including planning, estimation, daily collaboration, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Prepare and maintain solution design documentation, technical specifications, diagrams, and implementation guidance.
- Participate in design and code reviews, apply established architecture and development standards, and address technical feedback.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand goals, requirements, and constraints, and translate them into practical technical solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams, including infrastructure, security, enterprise architecture, quality assurance, and product or project teams, to achieve project goals.
- Continue building knowledge of Microsoft Azure PaaS, Generative AI, AI Agents, and emerging Microsoft technologies through project work, prototypes, and guided learning.
Skills and experience:
Must-have skills, qualifications, and experience:
- Hands-on experience developing enterprise applications using Microsoft ASP.NET Core (C#), Blazor, and React (TypeScript).
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server databases and data design, including data modelling, querying, and application data access.
- Experience designing and integrating solutions within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Graph APIs.
- Experience with DevSecOps practices using Azure DevOps and Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines.
- Experience working with Agile and SCRUM development methodologies.
- 2+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture and solutions development roles, covering architecture, design, and coding experience building enterprise applications using the skills outlined in this section.
- Successful completion of study in computer science or another comparable engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Working knowledge of software development architecture patterns, such as n-tier and microservices.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
- Conceptual and analytical thinking, with the ability to understand requirements, evaluate options, and contribute to practical solution designs.
Nice-to-have skills or familiarity:
- Experience or familiarity architecting and delivering cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure PaaS.
- Experience or familiarity designing and developing Generative AI solutions and AI Agents, including pro-code and no-code approaches, using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and Azure AI Search.
- Microsoft certifications in development, architecture, cloud, or Generative AI are a plus.
Reports to: Associate Director, Solutions Architecture
Development framework: Specialist
About us
Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy. We provide comprehensive and practical legal advice that cuts through complexity with clear, actionable guidance. Our people represent diverse cultures and jurisdictions, combining local know-how with international expertise to ensure your business thrives across borders.
Additional Information
Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.
Reasonable Accommodation statement:
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let your recruitment contact know. We are committed to working with candidates to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to diversity.
Requisition ID: 3577
Posting Date: 23-Sep-2026
Location Type: Office/Onsite
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time