.Net Architect

.NET Architect

Salary:  $100,000 - $120,000

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced .NET Architect to join our Technology Consulting practice, delivering enterprise-grade solutions for our portfolio of Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. This role blends deep technical expertise with client-facing leadership — you'll design scalable, secure, and maintainable systems while mentoring development teams and advising clients on technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and technical delivery of complex .NET-based solutions across multiple concurrent client engagements
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical architectures, including system design documents, architecture diagrams, and technical specifications
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across the full SDLC — from solution design through deployment and post-launch support
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and architectural best practices across project teams
• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical risk assessments
• Design and oversee cloud migration and modernization strategies (Azure preferred; AWS a plus)
• Architect microservices, APIs, and distributed systems with attention to scalability, security, and performance
• Collaborate with client stakeholders, business analysts, and project managers to align technical solutions with business goals
• Mentor and upskill mid-level and junior developers on architectural principles and modern .NET practices
• Support pre-sales activities, including technical scoping, solution estimation, and proposal development
• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and third-party integrations
• Ensure solutions comply with security, regulatory, and data governance requirements relevant to client industries

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 8+ years of professional software development experience, with 3+ years in an architect-level role
• Expert-level proficiency in C#, .NET Core/.NET 6+, and the broader .NET ecosystem
• Strong experience designing RESTful APIs, microservices architectures, and event-driven systems
• Hands-on experience with Azure (App Services, Functions, Service Bus, AKS, Azure SQL) or equivalent cloud platform
• Proficiency with Entity Framework Core, SQL Server, and relational/NoSQL database design
• Solid understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and domain-driven design (DDD)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks (Angular, React, or Blazor) sufficient to architect full-stack solutions
• Strong knowledge of application security practices (OAuth2/OIDC, secure coding, data protection)
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience presenting to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Prior consulting, professional services, or client-facing delivery experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certification
• Experience with legacy .NET Framework to .NET Core/.NET modernization projects
• Exposure to multiple industries (financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, etc.)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates)
• Background in Agile/Scrum delivery environments; Scrum Master or Product Owner certification a plus
• Experience mentoring distributed/offshore development teams
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration into enterprise .NET applications