A .NET Architect designs, develops, and oversees the implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance .NET applications. They define technical roadmaps, establish coding standards, guide development teams, and align software solutions with business needs. Key skills include extensive experience with C#, ASP.NET Core, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and architectural patterns (microservices).
Key Responsibilities
Architecture Design: Define the technical vision, application structure, and system integrations for .NET applications.
Technical Leadership: Guide development teams, conduct code reviews, and mentor engineers on technical best practices.
Strategy & Standards: Develop technical roadmaps, architectural patterns, and coding standards.
System Design & Optimization: Ensure software scalability, security, and performance by reviewing infrastructure with DevOps teams.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Translate business requirements into technical specifications for stakeholders.
Required Technical Skills
Frameworks/Languages: Expert-level knowledge of C#, .NET 6/7/8+, ASP.NET Core, and Entity Framework.
Architecture: Experience with Microservices, RESTful APIs, DDD (Domain-Driven Design), and event-driven architecture.
Cloud: Proficient with Azure (strongly preferred) or AWS services.
Database: Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, or NoSQL databases.
DevOps/Frontend: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern frontend frameworks like Angular or React.
Experience & Qualifications
Typically 8-10+ years of software development experience, with several years in an architectural role.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
