Senior Solutions .Net / Azure Architect

For more than 45 years, Careington International has been a leader in the health and wellness benefits space. Since its founding in 1979, Careington has been delivering dental discount solutions as its core competency. Today, Careington has expanded to offer a growing portfolio of 150+ health, wellness, lifestyle and virtual health products and services designed to deliver cost savings across a spectrum of life needs. Through its affiliated nationally licensed third-party administrator (TPA), Careington International also delivers full-scale administrative services, including customer service, licensed enrollment, claims administration, individual and group billing.As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in driving the design, development, and implementation of innovative cloud-based solutions using Azure and .NET technologies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, propose technical solutions, and ensure successful project delivery.This position is eligible to be worked remotely from the states of TX, NC, NV, AL, AZ, or FL. If you reside in the Dallas, TX area, you'll be required to work in our corporate office in Frisco, TX, 3 days per week at a minimum.Required:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field required,10+ years of experience in software development5 years of experience in software architecture3+ years experience within cloud-based solutions.Strong proficiency in .NET, Angular and SQL developmentDeep understanding of Azure services and cloud architecture principlesExperience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, containerization)Preferred:Master's degreeCertifications in Azure (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) or .NET (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate)Experience with server less computing (e.g., Azure Functions) and microservices architectureKnowledge of data engineering and analytics tools (e.g., Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics)EXPECTED WORK AND PERFORMANCETechnical Leadership:Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standardsEvaluate and recommend appropriate Azure services and .NET technologies to meet project requirementsDesign and develop scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based architecturesConduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code qualitySolution Architecture:Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements.Develop comprehensive solution architectures, including data flow diagrams, component diagrams, and deployment models.Assess the feasibility and impact of proposed solutions, considering factors such as cost, performance, and scalability.Azure Expertise:Leverage deep knowledge of Azure services (e.g., Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases, Analytics) to design and implement cloud-native solutionsOptimize cloud deployments for performance, cost-efficiency, and reliabilityStay up-to-date with the latest Azure features and best practicesApplication development and maintenance:Responsible as Agile Architect in Agile Scrum team for an ongoing Azure/.NET-based application platformCollaborate with development teams to ensure code quality and adherence to architectural guidelinesProvide technical support and troubleshooting for Azure/.NET applicationsProject Management:Contribute to project planning, estimation, and executionMonitor project progress and identify potential risks or issuesEnsure timely delivery of project deliverablesEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.