.NET/Azure Architect (Local to Dallas only)

Title: Principal Architect
Location: Dallas, TX (On-Site)
Duration: 12+ Months

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Principal Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft .NET, Azure Cloud, Microservices Architecture, Serverless Technologies, and AI-driven solutions. This role is ideal for a technical leader who enjoys designing enterprise-scale architectures while remaining actively involved in coding, solution implementation, troubleshooting, and mentoring engineering teams.

The ideal candidate combines strategic architectural vision with strong execution capabilities and has a proven track record of building scalable, cloud-native applications on Azure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise-grade cloud-native solutions using .NET and Azure.
• Define and drive microservices architecture standards, best practices, and governance across multiple product teams.
• Remain highly hands-on with solution design, coding, proof-of-concepts, code reviews, and production troubleshooting.
• Design and implement serverless architectures leveraging Azure services such as:
  • Azure API Management (APIM)
  • Azure Functions
  • Azure Logic Apps
  • Azure Event Grid
  • Azure Service Bus
  • Azure Storage
• Architect and optimize distributed systems with a focus on scalability, resiliency, security, and observability.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, security, and DevOps teams to deliver business-critical solutions.
• Drive cloud modernization and migration initiatives from monolithic applications to microservices and serverless architectures.
• Evaluate and integrate AI/ML capabilities into business solutions, including Generative AI and intelligent automation.
• Establish CI/CD, DevSecOps, and infrastructure-as-code standards.
• Mentor architects and senior engineers while providing technical leadership across the organization.
• Participate in technical strategy, roadmap planning, and technology selection.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5+ years in an Architect or Principal Architect role.
• Deep expertise in:
  • C#
  • .NET Core / .NET 8+
  • ASP.NET Core
  • RESTful APIs
  • Distributed Systems Design
• Extensive experience designing and implementing microservices-based architectures.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, including:
  • Azure API Management (APIM)
  • Azure Functions
  • Azure App Services
  • Azure Service Bus
  • Azure Event Grid
  • Azure Key Vault
  • Azure Storage
  • Azure Monitor / Application Insights
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Experience with event-driven and asynchronous architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native design patterns, resiliency, fault tolerance, and performance optimization.
• Experience implementing enterprise security standards including OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, and Zero Trust principles.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • GitHub Actions and/or Azure DevOps
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates)
• Strong database experience with SQL Server and NoSQL technologies.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI and Generative AI solutions including:
  • Azure AI Services
  • Azure OpenAI
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • Prompt Engineering
  • AI Agent Architectures
  • Semantic Search and Vector Databases
• Experience integrating AI capabilities into enterprise applications.
• Experience building AI-powered copilots, chatbots, and intelligent workflow automation.
• Azure certifications such as:
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Azure Developer Associate
  • Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Experience in highly regulated enterprise environments.

Technical Skills

Must Have

• C#, .NET Core/.NET 8+
• Azure Cloud
• Azure API Management (APIM)
• Azure Functions
• Microservices Architecture
• Event-Driven Architecture
• REST APIs
• AKS/Kubernetes
• Azure Service Bus
• CI/CD
• Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions

Nice to Have

• Azure OpenAI
• Azure AI Services
• RAG Architecture
• Vector Databases
• LangChain / Semantic Kernel
• Terraform / Bicep
• Logic Apps
• Event Grid