.NET Application Architect

End Client: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

Job Title: .NET Application Architect

Duration: 12+Months

Location: Harrisburg, PA 17101

Position Type: Contract

Hours Per Week: 40 Hr

Interview Type: Webcam or In-Person

Ceipal ID: SPA_NET704_MA

Requirement ID: PUC: FA3 A4 SC2 (806704)

The PA PUC seeks an Application Architect with deep .NET and SQL Server expertise to design and modernize PUC applications and provide enterprise solution architecture across Microsoft and Java-based platforms, ensuring secure, scalable, maintainable and reusable application solutions. This role leads the adoption of AI-augmented development: advanced GitHub Copilot usage across teams while accelerating delivery while upholding security, WCAG accessibility, and regulatory compliance

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Key Responsibilitie

• s:Architect secure, scalable .NET (C#/ASP.NETCore) applications and SQL Server solutions using clean architecture, DDD, and performance optimization pattern
• s.Develop enterprise solution architectures that span multiple applications, services, APIs, databases and integration platforms while ensuring long-term maintainability and scalabilit
• y.Design data models, advanced T-SQL (stored procedures, indexing, partitioning, Query Store tuning), and HA/DR strategies for high-volume transactional system
• s.Define integration strategies for enterprise systems including REST APIs, messaging authentication, and data exchange between Microsoft, IBM and third-party platform
• s.Drive adoption of GitHub Copilot for .NET development), including custom instructions, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted refactoring and automated code reviews, documentation and testin
• g.Produce architecture diagrams, and technical specs; lead design reviews; mentor teams on .NET patterns and Copilot best practice
• s.Establish architecture standards, coding standards, reusable design patterns, and technical best practices across development team
• s.Ensure solutions meet Commonwealth IT security policies, WCAG 2.2 accessibility, PII protection, and zero-trust principles in a regulated utility environmen
• t.Lead the application modernization technical design efforts to migrate legacy PUC applications into cloud native application
• s.Develop modernization roadmaps, evaluate technical debt and recommend phased migration strategie
• s.Design and implement modern software delivery practices including source control strategies, branching models, CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, environment management and DevSecOps practice
• s.Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks and commercial software products to provide recommendations aligned with the PUC’s long-term technology strateg
• y.Provide technical leadership during project planning, estimation, POC’s and architecture review session

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Skil

• ls:Software engineering (Required 8 Yea
• rs)Application/Solution Architect on enterprise .NET and SQL Server projects in complex environments. (Required 4 Yea
• rs)Expert-level C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, Web API, and modern .NET practices (clean architecture, minimal APIs, DI, async/await patter (Requir
• ed)Advanced SQL Server: complex T-SQL optimization, execution plans, indexing strategies, security (RLS, DDM), and Always On availability groups. (Requir
• ed)Daily professional experience with GitHub Copilot for .NET/C# development, including advanced configuration and team enablement. (Requir
• ed)Proven hands-on experience converted data from legacy systems to modernization application data models. (Requir
• ed)Strong secure SDLC, Entra ID/managed identities, API security, and enterprise governance experience; excellent communication and stakeholder skills. (Requir
• ed)Public sector, utilities, or regulated industry experience with strict compliance and accessibility mandates. (Requir
• ed)Familiarity with legacy modernization, IBM FileNet/BAW; Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certifications (Requir
• ed)Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent (Requir

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