Application Architect and Senior Developer

Application Architect and Sr Developer

Location: Hybrid - one day a week onsite in St. Paul, MN

We are seeking an experienced Application Architect and Senior Developer to join our customer's Application development team. This role is pivotal in designing and developing scalable, high-performance, and secure applications. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of architecture experience, with a deep understanding of Azure services, .NET frameworks, and modern architectural patterns. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to deliver innovative and reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Architecture: Design and develop aspects of application architecture, including user interface, middleware, and infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with management and development teams to determine business requirements and functional specifications. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Leadership: Supervise and mentor junior developers through design, testing, and modification stages. Provide technical support and guidance to ensure project success.
• Development: Write scripts and code for applications, perform diagnostic tests, upgrades, and debugging. Ensure applications are easily accessible, secure, and efficient.
• Project Management: Utilize Agile methodologies and tools like Azure DevOps to manage tasks, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of deliverables.
• Technical Expertise: Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes. Leverage Azure services for application performance monitoring and telemetry.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience:

• 10+ years in application development, with at least 5 years in an architecture role.
• 10+ years of experience with .NET framework (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core).
• 10+ years in database design and development using SQL Server or Azure SQL.
• 3+ years in front-end technologies like HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, or Blazor).
• 3+ years in Azure services including Azure Functions, App Services, Event Bus, Event Grid, Logic Apps, and Azure infrastructure and identity services.
• Certifications: Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate.

Skills:

• Exceptional technical knowledge in software architecture and development.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment, adapting to hybrid and teleworking settings.

Desired Specifications:

• Experience with API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate workflows.
• Proven ability to collaborate with business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical designs.

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