DOTNET Solution Architect

JOB DESCRIPTION

Technology & Delivery Leadership

• Lead the Microsoft/.NET practice strategy across modern engineering initiatives.
• Architect and guide end-to-end product/platform solutions using .NET Core/.NET 6+, Azure PaaS services, microservices, and event-driven patterns.
• Define coding standards, reusable patterns, and performance benchmarks for Microsoft stack solutions.
• Drive AI-first engineering practices to enhance productivity, predictive capabilities, and autonomous system behavior
• Collaborate with UI, DevOps, Data, QA, and Product teams to deliver high-performing, secure, and scalable platforms.

• Drive cloud-native architecture using Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, AKS, Service Bus, API Management, etc.).
• Champion API-first, container-first, and automation-first principles across programs.
• Evaluate and integrate modern frameworks (e.g., Blazor, Orleans, Dapr) into platform solutions.

• Build and scale a strong team of .NET engineers, architects, and solution leads across regions.
• Hire and mentor talent aligned with Microsoft engineering best practices and cloud-first thinking.
• Establish a continuous learning ecosystem through labs, bootcamps, certifications, and brown bags.

• Support large-scale RFPs, RFIs, and client pursuits with architecture blueprints, cost estimations, and proposal defense.
• Collaborate with business teams to position Microsoft stack solutions as transformation enablers.
• Create differentiated value propositions through IP/accelerators and innovation stories.

• Own the .NET COE playbook, reusable components, architectural reference models, and best practices.
• Contribute to internal knowledge platforms, tech communities, and thought leadership.
• Stay ahead on evolving trends such as .NET 8, MAUI, AI integrations with Microsoft stack, and cloud-native DevSecOps.

• Deep expertise in .NET Core/.NET 6/7/8, C#, Entity Framework Core, Web APIs, and asynchronous programming.
• Strong experience with Azure cloud services: App Services, Functions, Event Grid, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, AKS, Logic Apps, etc.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture, event-driven design, and distributed systems.
• Experience with CI/CD (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), IaC (ARM/Bicep/Terraform), and observability tools.
• Excellent communication, team-building, and leadership skills.

• Familiarity with Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Azure OpenAI services.
• Experience with AI/ML integration, Intelligent automation, and Low-code extensibility on Azure.
• Previous ownership of product/platform lifecycle, from ideation to scale.
• Exposure to ISO/SOC-compliant solution architectures for regulated industries.

• Lead the .NET/Microsoft charter for modern platform and product engineering.
• Drive innovation and excellence in cloud-native delivery.
• Shape a high-impact Microsoft practice while influencing enterprise-wide transformation.
• Work with global clients, cutting-edge tech, and a passionate engineering community.

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