US_East | Software Architect_L3

"Possible 3 Month CTH | No Fees | Do Not Re-Post| ConfidentialTMR ID: ZOTI2URole: .Net ArchitectWork location: Nashville, TNBackground and Meet and Greet: MANDATORYJob Description:"We are seeking a highly experienced .NET Architect with strong Azure Cloud expertise to design, modernize, and migrate enterprise-scale applications. The role requires deep hands-on experience in application architecture, cloud-native design, infrastructure as code (IaC), and Azure cloud services, along with the ability to guide engineering teams and influence technical strategy.The ideal candidate will play a key role in application modernization, cloud migration, scalability, security, and DevOps enablement while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and best practices."Key Responsibilities:"Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Design Define and own end-to-end enterprise application architecture based on .NET and Azure Design scalable, secure, resilient, and high-performance cloud-native and hybrid solutions Create reference architectures, architectural blueprints, and design patterns Ensure adherence to SOLID principles, clean architecture and enterprise standardsAzure Cloud & Infrastructure Architect and implement solutions using core Azure services, including:Azure App Services, Azure Functions, AKSAzure Virtual Machines, VNets, Load BalancersAzure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure StorageAzure API Management, Azure Service Bus, Event Grid Design high availability, disaster recovery, and fault-tolerant architectures Drive cost optimization, performance tuning, and capacity planning in AzureApplication Modernization & Migration Lead on-prem to Azure cloud migrations (re-host, re-platform, re-architect) Assess legacy .NET applications and define modernization strategies Plan and execute monolith-to-microservices transformations Define migration roadmaps, risks, and mitigation strategiesInfrastructure as Code (IaC) & DevOps Implement and govern IaC using Terraform Collaborate with DevOps teams to design CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions Enable automated deployments, environment provisioning, and configuration management Promote DevSecOps practices including security scans and compliance checksSecurity & Governance Design secure architecture following Azure Well-Architected Framework Implement Azure Active Directory, Managed Identities, Key Vault, RBAC Ensure compliance with enterprise security, data protection, and regulatory standards Perform threat modeling and security architecture reviewsTechnical Leadership & Collaboration Act as a technical mentor and thought leader for development teams Review code, architecture designs, and technical proposals Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and delivery managers Provide guidance during critical production issues and architectural decisions"What are the Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies required for this position?"Required Skills & QualificationsTechnical Skills Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET Core / .NET 6+ Expertise in Azure Cloud Architecture Experience with microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven architectures Strong knowledge of SQL Server, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB Hands-on experience with IaC (ARM, Terraform) Experience with containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes (AKS) Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud securityArchitecture & Methodologies Enterprise architecture design experience Strong knowledge of cloud design patterns Experience with Agile / Scrum methodologiesSoft Skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to influence and drive technical decisions across teams Leadership mindset with a hands-on approachC#, .Netcore - 4Microservices - 4Design, Solution Architecture - 4Authentication/ Authorization/ Security - 4Azure Cloud Services - 4CI/CD - 3Terraform - 2"What are the Optional skills and skill proficiencies for this position?"Preferred Qualifications Experience in large-scale enterprise or regulated environments Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures Experience in Healthcare Industry and relevant security standards & regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HL7, FHIR) Azure Certifications (preferred):Azure Solutions Architect ExpertPrefer candidates with Healthcare industry experience Application/DB migration to cloud experience"The following details must accompany your submission:First Name, Middle name, and Last Name:City and State:Open to Relocate?Rate:Availability:Phone #:Mobile #:Email address:Visa type:Visa Expiration Date:Hiring Status:Fernanda Gonzalez - ERM North AmericaTel.: +***"