Title: Azure Architect With .NET- Remote
Location: Remote
Length: Long term
Restriction: W2 or C2C

Description:

*** Very long term project Long term usually goes for 3+ years Remote*** 37.5 hours per week *** This position requires an in-depth background check, including fingerprinting and requires successful results.

This may feature an initial virtual interview via Teams, then an in person onsite interview at Harrisburg PA.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and seasoned Senior Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of innovative web applications leveraging the power of .NET, SQL technologies, and the Azure cloud platform. Youll be pivotal in shaping our technical strategies to deliver scalable, secure, and performant solutions that drive our business forward.

Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications:

5+ years of hands on software architecture and development experience, with a strong emphasis on .NET technologies (C#, ASP.NET MVC Web API).
Deep expertise in architecting and scaling web applications within the Azure ecosystem.
Proven track record in designing and implementing secure systems adhering to industry best practices.
Solid understanding of database design, query optimization, and performance tuning within SQL environments.
Experience leading and mentoring development teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Bonus Qualifications:

Experience with CI CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Azure DevOps, Terraform, ARM templates).
Familiarity with modern frontend technologies (React, Angular, Vue.js).
Working knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Technical Skills

Deep .NET Expertise: Extensive experience with core .NET technologies((link removed) Framework and or .NET Core), ASP.NET MVC Web API, C#, Entity Framework (or another ORM).
Cloud Architecture (Azure): Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable web applications within Azure. Key areas
Azure App Services (Web Apps, API Apps)
Azure Storage (Blob, Tables, Queues)
Azure Functions (serverless compute)
Azure SQL Database or other Azure optimized data stores
SQL Proficiency: Strong understanding of database design, query optimization, and integration between .NET applications and SQL databases.

Design & Architecture

System Design: Ability to design modular, scalable, and secure web application architectures. This includes consideration of microservices, service oriented architectures, and containerization if applicable.
Design Patterns: Solid understanding and application of relevant design patterns within the .NET Azure ecosystem (MVC, MVVM, Repository, dependency injection, etc.).
Security: Experience in designing secure web applications following best practices for authentication, authorization, input validation, and encryption (both data in transit and at rest).
Cloud Optimization: Knowledge of how to architect solutions to leverage Azure for cost effectiveness, scalability, and high availability.

Required Skills:

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 projects 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.
Hands on SOA & development exp w strong emphasis on core .NET technologies((link removed) Framework & or .NET Core), ASP.NET MVC, Web API, C#, Entity Framework 5 Years
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.).
Exp. 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.