Choose appropriate architectural patterns (microservices, message queues, etc.).
Justify the choice of patterns in relation to the requirements.
Consider trade-offs between simplicity and flexibility.
Define clear strategies for handling increased load (scalability).
Implement failure recovery mechanisms (resilience).
Ensure the release control service remains available in case of failure of the daily consolidation.
Define how components communicate (protocols, message formats, etc.).
Choose appropriate integration tools and define their responsibilities.
Implement authentication, authorization and encryption (security).
Implement protection mechanisms against attacks (WAF, etc.).
Analyze the quality of decomposing the system into smaller, manageable parts.
Abstract and segregate responsibilities across layers.
Write readable, organized, and maintainable code.
Use the C# language efficiently.
Implement tests with good coverage, quality and relevance.
Meet mandatory technical requirements.
Fulfill business requirements.
Document the architecture clearly and concisely.
Create diagrams that represent the architecture.
Justify architectural decisions.
Define data flows.
Write clear and detailed instructions on how the application works and how to run it locally (Readme).
Centralize documentation.
Describe possible improvements or expansions to the system.
Demonstrate long-term vision and planning capability.
Discuss trade-offs and challenges faced during development.

Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable, resilient and secure software architectures.
Hands-on experience developing software using the C# language.
Experience applying software design principles (SOLID, Clean Code, etc.).
Experience implementing automated tests (unit, integration, etc.).
Experience with architectural patterns (microservices, message queues, etc.).
Deep knowledge of the C# language and the .NET ecosystem.
Solid understanding of software design patterns.
Knowledge of software architecture principles (microservices, message queues, etc.).
Knowledge of agile development practices (Scrum, Kanban).
Knowledge of information security (authentication, authorization, encryption).
Familiarity with code versioning tools (Git).
Familiarity with testing methodologies (TDD, BDD).
Familiarity with Docker and Docker Compose.
Knowledge of CI/CD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery).
Knowledge of IaC (Infrastructure as Code).

Software Architect

Key skills