Enterprise Architect & .NET Development Lead

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead enterprise-wide technology architecture initiatives while managing a team of .NET developers. This role is responsible for defining technology strategy, ensuring architectural governance, guiding application modernization, and overseeing the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate combines strong enterprise architecture expertise with hands-on leadership experience managing Microsoft technology stacks, software engineering teams, and enterprise transformation initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Enterprise Architecture Leadership Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards, frameworks, and technology roadmaps.

Align business strategy with technology solutions across applications, integrations, infrastructure, and data platforms.

Lead architecture reviews and ensure compliance with enterprise standards and best practices.

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic adoption opportunities.

Drive modernization initiatives including cloud transformation, API enablement, and platform consolidation.

Establish governance processes for solution design, security, scalability, and performance.

Application & Solution Architecture Design scalable enterprise applications using Microsoft technologies and cloud-native architectures.

Provide architectural guidance for .NET-based systems, integrations, APIs, and microservices.

Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and IT leadership to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Ensure system interoperability across ERP, CRM, data, and enterprise platforms.

Lead technical solution planning for enterprise programs and strategic initiatives.

Team Leadership & Delivery Management Lead and mentor a team of .NET developers, technical leads, and software engineers.

Manage development lifecycle activities including planning, estimation, coding standards, code reviews, testing, and deployment.

Drive Agile/Scrum delivery practices and ensure timely project execution.

Foster engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and technical innovation within the development team.

Support hiring, performance management, coaching, and career development of technical staff.

Stakeholder & Governance Management Partner with senior business and IT leaders to prioritize technology investments.

Present architecture recommendations and technology strategies to executive leadership.

Ensure compliance with enterprise security, regulatory, and operational standards.

Coordinate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and operations teams for enterprise-wide initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Required Qualifications
10+ years of IT experience with strong background in enterprise application architecture.
5+ years of leadership experience managing development teams.

Strong expertise in Microsoft .NET technologies including:

C#ASP.NET / .NET Core Web APIsSQL Server Azure Services

Experience with enterprise integration patterns, APIs, microservices, and cloud architectures.

Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.

Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and Dev Ops practices.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

TOGAF, Azure Architect, or Microsoft certifications.

Experience with :

Azure Cloud Platform Kubernetes / Containers

CI/CD pipelines

Enterprise Integration Platforms

ERP/CRM integrations

Data architecture and analytics platforms

Experience leading digital transformation or modernization programs.

Technical Skills Microsoft .NET Ecosystem Azure Cloud Services

REST APIs & Microservices

SQL Server & Data Modeling Dev Ops  & CI/CDArchitecture Governance System Integration Agile/Scrum Enterprise Security Standards Leadership Competencies Strategic thinking

Team leadership and mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision-making and problem-solving

Executive communication

Technology innovation mindset

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

UNPLANNED

ACTIVITIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and sit. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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