.NET Solution Architect

We are seeking a highly experienced .NET Solution Architect to lead the architecture, design, and development of scalable enterprise applications using Microsoft technologies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in architecting complex distributed systems, leading technical teams, and working closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. This role requires deep hands-on experience with .NET, cloud platforms (preferably Azure), microservices, event-driven architecture, and modern DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end architecture for enterprise-grade applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and coding guidelines across multiple development teams.
• Own high-level and low-level design of microservices, APIs, and data flows.
• Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and engineering leads to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Make architectural decisions on technology stack, integration patterns, and deployment strategies.
• Drive application modernization initiatives, including legacy system assessments, monolith-to-microservices transformation, .NET Framework to .NET Core migrations, and re-platforming on Azure.
• Design cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure, including services like App Services, Functions, Event Grid, Service Bus, and Azure SQL/Cosmos DB.
• Establish and enforce DevOps practices (CI/CD, containerization, Infrastructure as Code, automated testing).
• Conduct code and design reviews and mentor engineers on architectural patterns and technical depth.
• Evaluate third-party tools and platforms for integration into the ecosystem.
• Participate in pre-sales and solutioning engagements, including technical discovery sessions, client workshops, architecture assessments, and crafting end-to-end solution designs that align with client goals.
• Contribute to business development efforts by preparing and reviewing technical sections of proposals, developing solution blueprints, and supporting the creation of case studies, white papers, and thought leadership content.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software development with at least 5 years in architecture roles.
• Deep expertise in C#, .NET Core/.NET 6+, ASP.NET MVC/Web API.
• Strong experience in architecting distributed systems using microservices and event-driven patterns.
• Hands-on experience in modernizing legacy applications and migrating to cloud-native .NET architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and cloud-native design.
• Proficiency in RESTful API design, security best practices (OAuth, JWT), and performance tuning.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (SQL Server, Cosmos DB, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with message brokers such as Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ, or Kafka.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to stakeholders and business leaders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with enterprise integration patterns and domain-driven design (DDD).
• Exposure to frontend frameworks like Angular or React (for full-stack architecture).
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and secure application architecture.
• Certification in Azure (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) is a plus.
• Previous experience working in product engineering or large-scale platform development.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
• Self-driven with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
• Capable of balancing technical depth with stakeholder alignment and business goals.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills; a strong team player who thrives in cross-functional environments