.NET Architect

Location: Harrisburg, PA
Position Type: Remote
Contract Length: 7 months, with extension
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Architect with a strong foundation in .NET, SQL and Azure technologies to lead the architecture and deployment of secure, scalable, and high-performing web applications. This role is crucial in guiding technical strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring developers to drive innovation and excellence in our cloud-based solutions.
Required Skills:

• 5 years of hands-on SOA & development experience w/strong emphasis on core .NET technologies (.NET Framework &/or .NET Core), ASP.NET MVC, Web API, C#, Entity Framework
• CI/CD: Experience with Azure DevOps or other CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing and deployment.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile development practices like Scrum and Kanban.
• Modern Frontend Frameworks: Understanding of integrating .NET backends with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) is a plus.
• Leadership: Ability to mentor and guide other developers, driving the project's technology choices.
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex architectural challenges.
• Communication: Clearly articulate technical concepts to other developers, stakeholders, and non-technical personnel.
• Project Experience: A track record of successfully architected and deployed web applications at scale, preferably involving cloud technologies.
• Design and implement scalable cloud-based web application architectures utilizing Azure services (App Services, Storage, Functions, Azure SQL, etc.)
• Deep expertise in architecting & scaling web applications within the Azure ecosystem
• Solid understanding of database design, query optimization, and performance tuning within SQL environments.
• Working knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to design modular, scalable & secure web app architectures. Includes consideration of microservices, SOA & containerization if applicable.
• Solid understanding and application of relevant design patterns within the .NET/Azure ecosystem (MVC, MVVM, Repository, dependency injection, etc.).
• Experience designing secure web app following best practices for authentication, authorization, input validation & encryption (both data in-transit & rest).
• Knowledge of how to architect solutions to leverage Azure for cost-effectiveness, scalability, and high availability.
• Proven track record in designing & implementing secure systems adhering to industry best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience leading and mentoring development teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Duties:

• Design and implement scalable cloud-based web application architectures utilizing Azure services (App Services, Storage, Azure SQL, Functions, etc.).
• Architect robust data solutions, ensuring optimal integration between .NET applications and SQL databases.
• Champion security best practices throughout the development lifecycle, protecting application and data integrity.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, development teams, and stakeholders to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Mentor and guide other developers, driving the adoption of architectural standards and design patterns.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and cloud trends to continuously enhance our solutions.