Direct Client: Lead .NET Application Architect @ Harrisburg, PA – Onsite

Harrisburg, PA, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
Contract Corp To Corp
1 Year
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
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Job Details

Skills

  • Application Architecture / Solution Architecture
  • C#
  • ASP.NET Core
  • .NET (Modern .NET 6/7/8)
  • Entity Framework Core (EF Core)
  • RESTful Web APIs
  • SQL Server (Advanced T-SQL
  • Performance Tuning
  • Indexing
  • Query Optimization)
  • GitHub Copilot (AI-Assisted Development)
  • Legacy Application Modernization & Data Migration
  • Cloud-Native Application Development (Azure)
  • Clean Architecture & Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
  • CI/CD & DevSecOps
  • Secure SDLC
  • API Security
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Technical Leadership & Enterprise Solution Design

Summary

 

Lead .NET Application Architect

Harrisburg, PA – Onsite

One Year Contract

Looking for the candidates who can work without any visa sponsorship.

 

The PA PUC seeks an Application Architect with deep .NET and SQL Server expertise to design and modernize PUC applications and provide enterprise solution architecture across Microsoft and Java-based platforms, ensuring secure, scalable, maintainable, and reusable application solutions. This role leads the adoption of AI-augmented development: advanced GitHub Copilot usage across teams while accelerating delivery while upholding security, WCAG accessibility, and regulatory compliance.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect secure, scalable .NET (C#/ASP.NETCore) applications and SQL Server solutions using clean architecture, DDD, and performance optimization patterns.
  • Develop enterprise solution architectures that span multiple applications, services, APIs, databases and integration platforms while ensuring long-term maintainability and scalability.
  • Design data models, advanced T-SQL (stored procedures, indexing, partitioning, Query Store tuning), and HA/DR strategies for high-volume transactional systems.
  • Define integration strategies for enterprise systems including REST APIs, messaging authentication, and data exchange between Microsoft, IBM and third-party platforms.
  • Drive adoption of GitHub Copilot for .NET development), including custom instructions, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted refactoring and automated code reviews, documentation and testing.
  • Produce architecture diagrams, and technical specs; lead design reviews; mentor teams on .NET patterns and Copilot best practices.
  • Establish architecture standards, coding standards, reusable design patterns, and technical best practices across development teams.
  • Ensure solutions meet Commonwealth IT security policies, WCAG 2.2 accessibility, PII protection, and zero-trust principles in a regulated utility environment.
  • Lead the application modernization technical design efforts to migrate legacy PUC applications into cloud native applications.
  • Develop modernization roadmaps, evaluate technical debt and recommend phased migration strategies.
  • Design and implement modern software delivery practices including source control strategies, branching models, CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, environment management and DevSecOps practices.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks and commercial software products to provide recommendations aligned with the PUC’s long-term technology strategy.
  • Provide technical leadership during project planning, estimation, POC’s and architecture review sessions.

 

Skill

Required Exp

Candidate Exp

Software engineering

8

 

Application/Solution Architect on enterprise .NET and SQL Server projects in complex environments.

4

 

Expert-level C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, Web API, and modern .NET practices (clean architecture, minimal APIs, DI, async/await patter

Required

 

Advanced SQL Server: complex T-SQL optimization, execution plans, indexing strategies, security (RLS, DDM), and Always On availability groups.

Required

 

Daily professional experience with GitHub Copilot for .NET/C# development, including advanced configuration and team enablement.

Required

 

Proven hands-on experience converted data from legacy systems to modernization application data models.

Required

 

Strong secure SDLC, Entra ID/managed identities, API security, and enterprise governance experience; excellent communication and stakeholder skills.

Required

 

Public sector, utilities, or regulated industry experience with strict compliance and accessibility mandates.

Required

 

Familiarity with legacy modernization, IBM FileNet/BAW; Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certifications

Required

 

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent

Required

 

 

 

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  • Dice Id: 10314943
  • Position Id: 640-42690-
  • Posted 2 hours ago

Company Info

About KSN Technologies, Inc.

KSN Technologies Inc. is a premier Tier-1 IT consulting and staff augmentation firm with over 20 years of experience delivering highly skilled technology professionals and consulting services to multiple U.S. state government agencies and enterprise clients. We specialize in key technology areas including Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), Cybersecurity, Enterprise Application Development (.NET, Java, Salesforce), Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, DevOps, and Intelligent Automation.

As a trusted government partner, KSN Technologies has built a strong reputation for reliability, compliance, and delivery excellence in regulated environments such as healthcare and public sector digital transformation. Our consultants contribute to mission-critical initiatives including cloud migration, enterprise system modernization, and secure data platforms. We are committed to providing our professionals with impactful project opportunities, competitive compensation, and long-term career growth while enabling clients to achieve their strategic technology goals.

KSN Technologies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment eligibility verification and background checks may be conducted in accordance with client and government requirements.



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