Solution Architect/Enterprise Architect - .Net Technologies

Key Responsibilities :

Architecture & Solution Design :

- Define and own solution architecture across multiple projects using Microsoft .NET technologies, Azure, and related frameworks.

- Translate business requirements into high-level and detailed solution designs.

- Ensure architectural integrity, scalability, security, and maintainability of enterprise applications.

- Develop microservices-based, cloud-native architectures leveraging .NET Core, REST APIs, and containerized deployments.

- Define integration strategies with ERP, CRM, legacy systems, and external APIs.

Technology Leadership :

- Drive adoption of Microsoft .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, MVC, Blazor, and Azure services.

- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers, leads, and DevOps engineers.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to establish technology roadmaps, frameworks, and best practices.

- Evaluate and recommend new technologies, patterns, and tools to enhance solution delivery.

Enterprise Architecture :

- Define and maintain enterprise architecture blueprints and ensure alignment with business strategy.

- Establish governance frameworks, architectural standards, and reference models.

- Ensure compliance with security, performance, and regulatory requirements.

- Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and IT heads to align IT strategy with organizational goals.

Project Delivery & Collaboration :

- Support presales and solutioning activities by creating RFP/RFI responses, proposals, and PoCs.

- Provide architecture review and sign-offs for critical projects.

- Partner with cross-functional teams including product, QA, DevOps, and infrastructure.

- Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and provide guidance during escalations.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- 1218 years of IT experience, with at least 5+ years in an Architect role.

- Deep expertise in Microsoft .NET technologies :

- C#, ASP.NET Core, MVC, Web API, Entity Framework, Blazor.

- .NET Core and .NET Framework migration/modernization.

- Strong experience with Azure cloud services (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, AKS, Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps).

- Proficiency in Microservices architecture, REST APIs, and Event-driven design.

- Expertise in design patterns, SOA, DDD (Domain-Driven Design), and enterprise integration patterns.

- Hands-on knowledge of databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, NoSQL like MongoDB/Cosmos DB).

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)