Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Lead solution architecture, system design, and technical implementation for enterprise-grade applications built on .NET and Azure.

Design cloud-native, scalable, and resilient solutions leveraging Azure PaaS / IaaS services.

Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into technical architectures and implementation plans.

Collaborate with product owners and technical teams to ensure designs comply with OWASP Top 10 and Azure Well-Architected Framework.

Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps processes.

Oversee database architecture, optimization, and governance across Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL.

Conduct technical design reviews, proof-of-concepts (POCs), and assist in technology selection.

Mentor and guide development teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive long-term architectural improvements.

Technical Skills Required:

Core Stack

Architecture Patterns: Loosely coupled Design, Micro-services, Event-driven, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, RESTful APIs

Backend: .NET 6 / .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET Web API, Entity Framework Core

Frontend (preferred exposure): React / Angular / Blazor

Database: Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory (preferred), performance tuning & query optimization

Security:

Application-level: OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Azure AD, role-based access control, HTTPS/TLS enforcement

Secure Development: OWASP ASVS, input validation, secure cookies, header security, CSP, anti-clickjacking

Data Protection: Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Data Masking, Managed Identities

Cloud: Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Key Vault, Storage, API Management, Service Bus, Azure AD, Azure DevOps)

DevOps & CI/CD: Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions.

Monitoring & Observability: Application Insights, Log Analytics, Azure Monitor

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Proven leadership and mentoring experience

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent

Experience working in Agile / DevOps-driven environments