Description:
100% remote, working 37.5 hours per week (work 7.5 hours daily between the hours of 8 AM – 4 PM Mon.-Fri.)
Senior Architect for Web Application Development (.NET, SQL Server and Azure)
Pending successful PATCH and PSP background check tentative start and end dates are 5/15/24 - 2/14/25. PSP will not know whether this position is extended as it's contingent upon where they're at with this project.
Skills
- CI/CD: Experience with Azure DevOps or other CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing and deployment. Required
- Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile development practices like Scrum and Kanban. Required
- Modern Frontend Frameworks: Understanding of integrating .NET backends with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) is a plus. Required
- Leadership: Ability to mentor and guide other developers, driving the project's technology choices. Required
- Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex architectural challenges Required
- Communication: Clearly articulate technical concepts to other developers, stakeholders, and non-technical personnel. Required
- Project Experience: A track record of successfully architected and deployed web applications at scale, preferably involving cloud technologies. Required
- Hands-on SOA & development exp w/strong emphasis on core .NET technologies (.NET Framework &/or .NET Core), ASP.NET MVC, Web API, C#, Entity Framework Required
- 5 Years Design and implement scalable cloud-based web application architectures utilizing Azure services (App Services, Storage, Functions, Azure SQL, etc.) Required
- Deep expertise in architecting & scaling web applications within the Azure ecosystem Required Solid understanding of database design, query optimization, and performance tuning within SQL environments. Required
- Working knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies Required Ability to design modular, scalable & secure web app architectures. Includes consideration of microservices, SOA & containerization if applicable Required
- Solid understanding and application of relevant design patterns within the .NET/Azure ecosystem (MVC, MVVM, Repository, dependency injection, etc.). Required
- Exp. designing secure web app following best practices for authentication, authorization, input validation & encryption (both data in-transit & rest) Required
- Knowledge of how to architect solutions to leverage Azure for cost-effectiveness, scalability, and high availability. Required
- Proven track record in designing & implementing secure systems adhering to industry best practices. Required
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Required Experience leading and mentoring development teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Candidate may need to report to PSP (1800 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110) for badging and/or picking up their commonwealth-issued equipment.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and seasoned Senior Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of innovative web applications leveraging the power of .NET, SQL technologies, and the Azure cloud platform. You'll be pivotal in shaping our technical strategies to deliver scalable, secure, and performant solutions that drive our business forward.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement scalable cloud-based web application architectures utilizing Azure services (App Services, Storage, Azure SQL, Functions, etc.).
Architect robust data solutions, ensuring optimal integration between .NET applications and SQL databases.
Champion security best practices throughout the development lifecycle, protecting application and data integrity.
Collaborate closely with project managers, development teams, and stakeholders to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
Mentor and guide other developers, driving the adoption of architectural standards and design patterns.
Research and evaluate emerging technologies and cloud trends to continuously enhance our solutions.