Lead .NET Solution Architect

Summary:

Our client is seeking a highly adaptable .NET Solution Architect to lead the design and evolution of their enterprise-level software architecture. In this role, they need a versatile problem-solver who can creatively navigate the diverse and complex landscape of their systems, involving a multitude of technologies. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding across various .NET technologies, virtualization, security best practices, and large-scale application development, especially in the context of legacy modernization. Equally important is expertise with SQL Server, as it is a core component of their infrastructure. Additionally, experience with MVC, VB.Net, Windows Forms, WPF, WCF, MVC3 and 5, ASP.NET, MSSQL Server, Crystal Reports, C#, Windows IIS Services, Angular, and iOS is highly desirable.

Responsibilities include leading the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance software architectures tailored to their environment, optimizing existing systems, ensuring reliability and scalability, enforcing security best practices, improving deployment processes, leveraging virtualization technologies, maintaining code quality through robust code reviews, providing technical guidance and mentorship, collaborating closely with stakeholders and offshore teams, overseeing technical aspects of projects, and driving modernization efforts for legacy systems.

They value a candidate who is a jack-of-all-trades and can quickly adapt to new challenges, ensuring that all aspects of their diverse technological landscape are effectively managed and improved.

Responsibilities:

• Architecture Design: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance software architectures for their .NET applications, focusing on practical solutions tailored to their environment.
• Optimization & Simplification: Analyze existing systems, identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and implement strategies to reduce complexity and increase performance.
• Reliability & Scalability: Ensure the reliability and scalability of our applications through the use of appropriate technologies, design patterns, and best practices.
• Security: Enforce OWASP coding standards and other security best practices to protect systems from vulnerabilities and cyber threats.
• Deployment: Collaborate with teams to improve and optimize deployment processes, focusing on stability and efficiency.
• Virtualization: Leverage virtualization technologies to optimize resource utilization and improve the flexibility of infrastructure.
• Code Review: Establish and maintain a robust code review process to ensure code quality, adherence to best practices, and alignment with architectural standards, both for local and offshore teams.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers, utilizing clear and concise written communication to bridge potential language barriers.
• Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, including product managers, developers, and operations teams, both locally and offshore, primarily through email and project management tools, to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Project Management: Oversee the technical aspects of projects involving the offshore team, ensuring timelines are met and deliverables are of high quality, with a focus on clear communication and documentation.
• Legacy System Management: Take ownership of the existing legacy system, driving modernization efforts and ensuring ongoing maintenance and stability.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience:
• 8+ years of experience in .NET development.
• 5+ years of experience in software architecture design.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale enterprise applications.
• Deep understanding of .NET framework, .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, and related technologies.
• Extensive experience with SQL Server.
• Experience with Mycos technologies, e.g., MVC, Angular, iOS.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as Docker, VMware, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP coding standards and other security best practices.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to simplify complex systems and improve reliability.
• Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with legacy system modernization.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.