.NET Application Architect

Job Title: .NET Application Architect
Experience: 12+ Years
Location: US (Remote - CST/EST)
Job Type: Part time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced .NET Application Architect with 12+ years of experience in designing, developing, and architecting enterprise-grade applications using Microsoft technologies. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership qualities, deep technical expertise in .NET Core/.NET 6+, Azure Cloud, Microservices, and DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and lead architecture solutions for complex .NET applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, and technical teams to gather and analyze requirements.
• Design and oversee implementation of system integrations, microservices, and APIs using best practices.
• Lead technical design sessions and architectural review meetings.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure high-quality application delivery.
• Review code and guide development teams on architecture standards, patterns, and practices.
• Drive modernization initiatives including cloud migration (preferably Azure).
• Ensure alignment of technical solutions with enterprise architecture and business goals.
• Mentor and support development teams throughout the SDLC.

Technical Skills Required:

• Core Technologies: .NET Core / .NET 6+, ASP.NET MVC/Web API, C#, LINQ, Entity Framework/Core
• Architecture: Microservices Architecture, Domain Driven Design (DDD), Clean Architecture
• Cloud: Microsoft Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure DevOps, Key Vault, Azure SQL, etc.
• Frontend: Angular / React (basic understanding preferred)
• DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, GitHub/Git, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS preferred)
• Databases: MS SQL Server, Cosmos DB, Redis (preferred)
• Others: REST APIs, gRPC, Authentication/Authorization (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT), caching strategies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in software development with at least 4+ years in an architectural role.
• Proven experience in architecting enterprise-level applications in .NET ecosystem.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with performance tuning and security best practices.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or ARM templates.
• Exposure to other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform) is a plus.
• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus.