Application Solution Architect (.NET / Cloud)

We are seeking a Application Architect to help guide the design, stability, and modernization of enterprise applications within a Microsoft-based technology environment. This role will work closely with software engineering teams to shape technical solutions, improve application architecture, and support ongoing platform enhancements.

The Application Architect will play a key role in aligning development efforts with architectural standards, mentoring development teams, and helping evaluate new technologies including emerging AI-enabled capabilities.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong .NET development background who has transitioned into system design and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and guide architecture for enterprise applications built on the Microsoft technology stack
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design scalable and maintainable software solutions
• Provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle
• Assist teams with complex system design challenges and integration efforts
• Support application modernization initiatives and platform improvements
• Participate in design discussions and technical reviews to ensure alignment with architecture standards
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements to reliability and scalability
• Mentor developers on architecture principles, development practices, and technical decision making
• Assist with evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies including AI-enabled solutions
• Work cross functionally with infrastructure, development, and business teams to deliver technology solutions
• Maintain architecture documentation and system design artifacts
• Collaborate with external partners and vendors when necessary to support application platforms

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development or application engineering
• Strong experience developing applications using C# and .NET technologies
• Experience contributing to system architecture or leading technical design initiatives
• Understanding of modern application development practices and software lifecycle processes
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly across technical and non technical audiences
• Experience mentoring or guiding development teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure
• Familiarity with messaging, integration, or distributed system patterns
• Exposure to AI-enabled services or emerging AI technologies
• Experience supporting application modernization or platform upgrades
• Background working within complex enterprise technology environments

Apply today for immediate consideration!

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