.Net Application Architect

Job Title: .Net Application Architect

Job Location: Dallas, TX

Job Type: Contract Position

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Application Architect with 12+ years of experience to design and implement enterprise-scale solutions using .NET and Azure.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud-native architecture, microservices, and modern application development, along with experience handling monolithic systems and legacy integrations. This role requires strong leadership, architecture governance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & System Design

• Architect and design a scalable Integration Hub using .NET stack and Azure Cloud
• Define and implement high-availability, secure, and scalable architectures
• Design systems supporting both microservices and monolithic architectures

Strategy & API Governance

• Define Universal Estimate Schema ensuring consistent rule execution across platforms
• Lead API discovery and governance, identifying constraints and designing solutions for legacy systems
• Develop and enforce API standards, versioning, and governance models

Cloud & DevOps

• Design and implement solutions on Azure Cloud (App Services, Functions, APIs, etc.)
• Drive DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation strategies
• Optimize cloud performance and cost efficiency

Security & Compliance

• Design secure authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, SSO)
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, OEM, and regulatory standards

Performance & Optimization

• Ensure real-time processing systems meet strict latency and performance requirements
• Identify bottlenecks and implement performance tuning strategies

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide technical leadership to Agile/Scrum teams
• Mentor developers on best practices, coding standards, and cloud-native development
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and data teams to translate business needs into technical solutions

Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of experience in application development and architecture
• Strong expertise in:
  • .NET Stack (C#, ASP.NET Core, Web APIs)
  • Azure Cloud Services
  • PostgreSQL / SQL databases
• Experience with:
  • Microservices & Event-Driven Architecture
  • API design, governance, and integration
  • Cloud-native application development
• Strong understanding of:
  • Security frameworks (OAuth2, SSO)
  • DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Azure Solutions Architect / .NET technologies
• Experience with Generative AI use cases in enterprise applications
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban)
• Experience with cloud cost optimization strategies

Education

• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent