The PA PUC seeks an Application Architect with deep .NETand SQL Server expertise to design and modernize PUC applications and provide enterprise solution architecture across Microsoft and Java-based platforms,ensuring secure, scalable, maintainable and reusable application solutions.This role leads the adoption of AI-augmented development: advanced GitHub Copilot usage across teams while accelerating delivery while upholding security, WCAG accessibility, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Architect secure, scalable .NET (C#/ASP.NETCore) applications and SQL Server solutions using clean architecture, DDD, and performance optimization patterns.
* Develop enterprise solution architectures that span multiple applications, services, APIs, databases and integration platforms while ensuring long-term maintainability and scalability.
* Design data models, advanced T-SQL (stored procedures, indexing, partitioning, Query Store tuning), and HA/DR strategies for high-volume transactional systems.
* Define integration strategies for enterprise systems including REST APIs, messaging authentication, and data exchange between Microsoft, IBM and third-party platforms.
* Drive adoption of GitHub Copilot for .NET development), including custom instructions, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted refactoring and automated code reviews, documentation and testing.
* Produce architecture diagrams, and technical specs; lead design reviews; mentor teams on .NET patterns and Copilot best practices.
* Establish architecture standards, coding standards, reusable design patterns, and technical best practices across development teams.
* Ensure solutions meet Commonwealth IT security policies, WCAG 2.2 accessibility, PII protection, and zero-trust principles in a regulated utility environment.
* Lead the application modernization technical design efforts to migrate legacy PUC applications into cloud native applications.
* Develop modernization roadmaps, evaluate technical debt and recommend phased migration strategies.
* Design and implement modern software delivery practices including source control strategies, branching models, CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, environment management and DevSecOps practices.
* Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks and commercial software products to provide recommendations aligned with the PUC’s long-term technology strategy.
* Provide technical leadership during project planning, estimation, POC’s and architecture review sessions.
Requirements
Software engineering - 8 Years
Application/Solution Architect on enterprise .NET and SQL Server projects in complex environments. - 4 Years
Expert-level C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, Web API, and modern .NET practices (clean architecture, minimal APIs, DI, async/await pattern.
Advanced SQL Server: complex T-SQL optimization, execution plans, indexing strategies, security (RLS, DDM), and Always On availability groups.
Daily professional experience with GitHub Copilot for .NET/C# development, including advanced configuration and team enablement.
Proven hands-on experience converted data from legacy systems to modernization application data models.
Strong secure SDLC, Entra ID/managed identities, API security, and enterprise governance experience; excellent communication and stakeholder skills.
Public sector, utilities, or regulated industry experience with strict compliance and accessibility mandates.
Familiarity with legacy modernization, IBM FileNet/BAW; Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certifications.
Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- PTO
Skills Required
- 8 years software engineering experience
- 4 years as Application/Solution Architect on enterprise .NET and SQL Server projects
- Expert-level C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, Web API, modern .NET practices (clean architecture, minimal APIs, DI, async/await)
- Advanced SQL Server skills: complex T-SQL optimization, execution plans, indexing strategies, partitioning, Query Store tuning
- SQL Server high-availability/DR experience including Always On availability groups
- Database security experience: Row-Level Security (RLS), Dynamic Data Masking (DDM)
- Daily professional experience with GitHub Copilot for .NET/C# development and team enablement
- Proven hands-on experience migrating/converting data from legacy systems to modern application data models
- Experience with secure SDLC, API security, Entra ID/managed identities, and enterprise governance
- Experience in public sector, utilities, or regulated industries with strict compliance and accessibility mandates (WCAG 2.2, PII protection, zero-trust)
- Familiarity with legacy modernization tools/platforms such as IBM FileNet and IBM BAW
- Experience designing CI/CD pipelines, branching models, automated deployments, environment management and DevSecOps practices
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent
What We Do
Adept Consulting Services develops comprehensive, flexible IT solutions, for Fortune 1000 corporations, mid market organizations, and government agencies. Our mission is to help our customers achieve their performance goals by providing innovative IT-based business solutions and cost-effective outcomes. Adept specializes in application development, device deployment services, and staff augmentation.
