MN Govt .NET Architect (15+)

InnoSoul•Saint Paul, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced .NET Architect with a strong background in Azure cloud services, modern architectural patterns, and full-stack development. This role involves designing, developing, and deploying complex .NET applications and services, with a focus on leveraging Azure capabilities, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring robust application performance and scalability. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, collaborate with various stakeholders, and contribute to architectural decisions within an Agile framework.

Requirements

Ten (10) years of software development experience
At least five (5) years of application development using .NET framework and Microsoft technologies
Combined Seven (7) years of experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
Seven years' combined experience with one or more of the following frameworks: Angular, React, or Blazor
Three (3) years of experience writing applications in Azure cloud and deploying code using CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Azure app services/Function apps/ORM
Experience with Clean Architecture/DDD
Experience with data caching
Experience with CI/CD
Experience with Agile
Experience with microservices
Experience with SQL Server/Azure SQL

Nice To Haves

Experience collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical designs
Experience working on a mixed business and technical team in a hybrid telework/office setting work environment
Strong knowledge of SQL Server, Entity Framework, and performance analysis tools
Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams in large-scale enterprise projects
Three (3) years of experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines that automate build, with hands-on work in API design, microservices architecture, distributed systems, and Azure Application Performance Monitoring
Seven (7) years of experience writing automated unit tests
Three (3) years of experience with database design and development using SQL Server or Azure SQL

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy complex .NET applications and services
Design and build Azure app services, Function apps, database and ORM technology
Architect applications using Clean Architecture and Domain-Driven Design
Design applications with relational databases, data caching, and enterprise-sized data management
Oversee code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor development team members
Collaborate with development team, solution architect, business analyst, product owner, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and solution design
Integrate .NET applications with third-party APIs, databases, and cloud services
Optimize application performance, scalability, and maintainability across multiple environments
Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines and development workflows
Troubleshoot and resolve high-priority production and development issues
Provide technical leadership in implementing security and compliance standards
Work in an Agile development environment
Contribute to architectural decisions, technology selection, and long-term technical planning
Provide knowledge transfer and technical documentation to internal teams