Senior IT Architect

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. Contribute to and help shape solution architecture across application, integration, data, and infrastructure layers within a Microsoft-centric ecosystem .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing scalable and resilient systems within a Microsoft-centric ecosystem, utilizing C#, .NET, ASP.NET, and Microsoft Azure. Capable of translating business requirements into technical solutions while ensuring compliance with enterprise standards.

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C# ProgrammingASP.NET DevelopmentMicrosoft Azure SolutionsAPI ArchitectureSQL Server Management

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Hard Skills

C#ASP.NETWeb APIsSQL ServerService-Based ArchitecturesEvent-Driven ArchitectureDomain-Driven DesignPerformance OptimizationTechnical TroubleshootingRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTechnical GuidanceInfluencing Technical Direction

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AzureRESTMessaging PatternsEvent-Based Patterns

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ArchitectureLegacy System ModernizationData ConversionSystem MigrationsRegulated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ASP.NETAzureCloudSQL.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to and help shape solution architecture across application, integration, data, and infrastructure layers within a Microsoft-centric ecosystem
Design scalable, secure, and resilient systems using layered, domain-driven, event-driven, and service-oriented architectures
Ensure alignment with enterprise standards for security, performance, observability, and compliance
Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and patterns for long-term sustainability
Act as a senior technical authority and make technical decisions for supported teams
Design, write, review, and optimize production-grade code
Develop solutions using C#, .NET, ASP.NET, Web APIs, and related frameworks
Perform technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Participate in code reviews and provide actionable feedback
Design and implement Microsoft Azure solutions
Architect and build APIs and system integrations using REST, messaging, and event-based patterns
Support data architecture and persistence strategies using SQL Server
Support legacy-system modernization and cloud-native or hybrid architecture efforts
Translate business requirements into technical solutions with business analysts and stakeholders
Manage assigned technical tasks within project plans
Provide technical guidance to developers without formal people-management responsibilities
Produce and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, design decisions, and operational guidance
Communicate design tradeoffs and impacts to technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, system design, and application architecture
Extensive experience with C#, .NET / .NET Core, ASP.NET, Web APIs, service-based architectures, SQL Server, and relational data modeling
Proven experience serving as both architect and hands-on senior developer on large, complex systems
Strong background designing and supporting enterprise-scale, mission-critical applications
Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
Experience integrating external and internal systems through APIs and messaging
Ability to diagnose and resolve high-complexity technical problems under delivery pressure
Strong understanding of software design principles, patterns, and performance optimization
Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction and support engineering quality through sound technical judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience modernizing or integrating with legacy platforms preferred
Experience with data conversion or large-scale system migrations preferred
Prior work in highly regulated or data-intensive enterprise environments preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Mental health benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability
Cultural observance day
Contributions to healthcare accounts
Pension plan
401(k) plan with Company matching
ProHealth Rewards wellbeing platform with cash rewards
Additional annual incentive opportunities based on individual and Company performance