Architecture/Design/Development - Application Architect III

Job Description: Job Title - Sr. Principal Consultant - Solution ArchitectLocation - Dallas - work from officeMax Bill Rate - 103 per hrWe are seeking an experienced Application Architect with 12+ years of experience to design and implement .Net stack/Azure for enterprise-scale solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud-native architecture, and modern application development practices along with monolith development. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing applications.ResponsibilitiesSystem Design: Architect a scalable "Integration Hub" using .Net stack & AzureStrategy & Mapping: Define the Universal Estimate Schema to ensure that 400+ Advisor Rules function consistently regardless of the source platform.API Governance: Lead the "Discovery" phase for project API capabilities, identifying technical constraints early and designing workarounds for legacy system limitations.Cross-Functional Leadership: Provide technical steering for Scrum teams ensuring code reuse and architectural alignment.Security & Compliance: Design secure authentication flows (OAuth2, SSO) for 3rd-party data exchange and ensure adherence to OEM and carrier data privacy standards.Performance Optimization: Ensure the real-time "Review & Apply" (ROM-002) engine meets strict latency requirements to avoid disrupting Service Advisor workflows.Governance & Standards: Establish coding guidelines and architectural standards . Ensure adherence to Agile methodology and DevSecOps principles.Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with product owners, data scientists, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Mentor development teams on best practices for Microsoft stack & cloud-native development.Required Skills & ExperienceTechnical Expertise: Strong experience in Azure Cloud architecture and services. Proficiency in .Net stack, PostgreSQL API development.Architecture & Design: Experience in designing high-availability, secure, and scalable applications. Familiarity with event-driven and microservices architectures.Soft Skills: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead technical discussions and drive consensus.Qualifications we seek in you!Minimum QualificationsBachelor's / Graduation / EquivalentPreferred Qualifications/ SkillsCertified Solutions Architect .Net stack and Azure Cloud - ProfessionalExperience with Generative AI use cases in enterprise environments.Familiarity with Agile frameworks and cloud cost optimization strategies.Additional Sills: Skills:CategoryNameRequiredImportanceExperienceNo items to display.