Software Architect (.Net)

**Key Responsibilities:**

• **Architecture & Design:**
• Architect, design, and implement enterprise-grade applications using ASP.NET, .NET Core Web API, and React.js.
• Define and maintain architecture blueprints, technical designs, and documentation.
• Apply microservices architecture principles to create scalable, modular platforms.
• Evaluate and recommend technology stacks, tools, and frameworks for optimal implementation.
• Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional, production-ready applications.
• **Development & Technical Leadership:**
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable code for backend and frontend components.
• Drive frontend architecture and development using React.js with modern UI/UX best practices.
• Implement robust Web API best practices including OAuth2, JWT authentication, API versioning, CORS policies, SSL/TLS encryption, and centralized error handling & logging.
• Integrate and optimize data storage solutions (Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB) aligned with business requirements.
• Ensure high performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks, bugs, and performance issues.
• **Collaboration & Delivery:**
• Collaborate with Product Management and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Work closely with backend, frontend, and DevOps teams for end-to-end delivery.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to development guidelines.
• Mentor and guide developers to adopt best coding practices.
• **Quality & Testing:**
• Drive Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
• Ensure proper unit, integration, and functional testing.

**Required Skills & Qualifications:**

• Expert-level knowledge of ASP.NET, .NET Core, C#, .NET framework, Web API development
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and design patterns
• Proven experience in building scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs
• Solid database experience with Microsoft SQL Server and working knowledge of MongoDB
• Experience in microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Familiarity with CLR internals and performance optimization techniques
• Strong experience with Git or other version control systems
• Ability to write clean, readable, and maintainable code
• Understanding of fundamental design principles for building scalable applications

**Preferred Skills & Nice-to-Haves:**

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with WPF for desktop application development
• Knowledge of CQRS, Event Sourcing, and message brokers (e.g., Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ)
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)

- Knowledge of security standards (OWASP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA),