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.Net Application Architect

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Dallas, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 3/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
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Job Title: .Net Application Architect

Job Location: Dallas, TX

Job Type: Contract Position

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Application Architect with 12 years of experience to design and implement enterprise-scale solutions using .NET and Azure.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud-native architecture, microservices, and modern application development, along with experience handling monolithic systems and legacy integrations. This role requires strong leadership, architecture governance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & System Design

  • Architect and design a scalable Integration Hub using .NET stack and Azure Cloud
  • Define and implement high-availability, secure, and scalable architectures
  • Design systems supporting both microservices and monolithic architectures

Strategy & API Governance

  • Define Universal Estimate Schema ensuring consistent rule execution across platforms
  • Lead API discovery and governance, identifying constraints and designing solutions for legacy systems
  • Develop and enforce API standards, versioning, and governance models

Cloud & DevOps

  • Design and implement solutions on Azure Cloud (App Services, Functions, APIs, etc.)
  • Drive DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation strategies
  • Optimize cloud performance and cost efficiency

Security & Compliance

  • Design secure authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, SSO)
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy, OEM, and regulatory standards

Performance & Optimization

  • Ensure real-time processing systems meet strict latency and performance requirements
  • Identify bottlenecks and implement performance tuning strategies

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Provide technical leadership to Agile/Scrum teams
  • Mentor developers on best practices, coding standards, and cloud-native development
  • Collaborate with product owners, architects, and data teams to translate business needs into technical solutions

Required Skills & Experience

  • 12 years of experience in application development and architecture
  • Strong expertise in:
    • .NET Stack (C#, ASP.NET Core, Web APIs)
    • Azure Cloud Services
    • PostgreSQL / SQL databases
  • Experience with:
    • Microservices & Event-Driven Architecture
    • API design, governance, and integration
    • Cloud-native application development
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Security frameworks (OAuth2, SSO)
    • DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification in Azure Solutions Architect / .NET technologies
  • Experience with Generative AI use cases in enterprise applications
  • Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban)
  • Experience with cloud cost optimization strategies

Education

  • Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

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