IT Enterprise Architect

UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking an IT Enterprise Architect with strong experience in .NET, Azure and MS Dynamics Technologies for an onsite position in Long Island City, NY. Active LinkedIn preferred. May change to hybrid after 90 days. The right candidate will lead enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives within a Microsoft Azure ecosystem. The selected consultant will define and execute high-level architectural strategy while remaining hands-on in technical design, code review, DevOps automation, and Secure SDLC governance. This role requires a senior-level architect with deep .NET expertise, strong Azure DevOps experience, and proven leadership in mentoring engineering teams while driving best practices and technical excellence.

***Candidate must be able to work for UNIVERSAL Technologies directly.

WHO WE ARE
UNIVERSAL Technologies is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) specializing in IT consulting and professional services. We provide experienced technology professionals to government agencies and private-sector clients, delivering cost-effective solutions that drive innovation and operational excellence.

WHAT WE OFFER
At UNIVERSAL Technologies, we provide our consultants with opportunities to lead high-impact enterprise initiatives. Our team members gain exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies, collaborative engineering environments, and projects that shape large-scale digital transformation strategies.

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10+ years of overall IT experience
  Minimum 5+ years of Enterprise Architecture experience with deep full-stack .NET expertise
  Expert-level proficiency in C#, .NET Core/.NET 8+, and modern full-stack development
  Strong experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud services including AKS, App Services, and Azure Functions
  Experience with SQL, database management, and data visualization solutions
  Proven experience leading peer and architectural code reviews
  Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline design and automation
  Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for environment consistency
  Experience architecting and integrating Microsoft Dynamics 365 and PowerApps solutions
  Advanced knowledge of Secure SDLC (S-SDLC), including SAST/DAST integration and vulnerability scanning
  Experience mitigating OWASP risks through security-focused code reviews
  Experience establishing governance models, architectural standards, and digital transformation frameworks
  Experience defining and enforcing UI/UX design systems across custom Blazor/React applications and Power Platform solutions
  Demonstrated ability to mentor and upskill senior-level engineering talent
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert and/or Power Platform Solution Architect certification (preferred)

SCOPE OF SERVICES

• Define enterprise architecture blueprints for custom .NET applications and integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and PowerApps
  Develop and maintain a comprehensive digital transformation strategy aligned with business objectives
  Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance with architectural standards and oversight of transformation initiatives
  Lead rigorous architectural code reviews for major .NET and Azure releases, ensuring clean code principles and performance optimization
  Design, implement, and maintain automated Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
  Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure scalable and consistent environments
  Integrate Secure SDLC controls within development pipelines, including SAST/DAST and vulnerability scanning
  Perform security-focused code reviews to proactively mitigate application vulnerabilities
  Establish and enforce a unified UI Design System across enterprise applications
  Develop Proof of Concepts (PoCs) using C#/.NET 8+ to validate new architectural patterns and complex integrations
  Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend pilots or implementations to enhance enterprise capabilities

UNIVERSAL Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.