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Job Title: .NET Architect
Location: Remote/Hybrid
Type: Full-time
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced .NET Architect to lead the technical vision and implementation of our enterprise software solutions. This role will be responsible for designing scalable architectures, establishing coding standards, and mentoring development teams. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership abilities to drive innovation and best practices across our organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement enterprise-level .NET applications and frameworks
- Lead technical discovery and architecture planning sessions
- Establish coding standards and best practices for development teams
- Review and approve technical designs and implementation approaches
- Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership
- Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for adoption
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs
- Ensure application security, performance, and scalability requirements are met
Perks:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Remote/hybrid work flexibility
- Professional development and certification support
- Annual technology allowance for home office setup
.NET Architect Responsibilities
Hiring a .net architect? Here's what you can expect them to handle:
- Lead architecture design and implementation for enterprise .NET applications
- Develop technical roadmaps and migration strategies
- Establish architectural patterns and coding standards
- Conduct code reviews and architecture assessments
- Guide development teams on technical best practices
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies
- Ensure system security and compliance requirements
- Optimize application performance and scalability
Qualifications to Be a .NET Architect
Here's what a solid candidate typically brings to the table:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field10+ years of software development experience5+ years of experience as a .NET ArchitectExpert knowledge of C# and .NET Framework/CoreProven experience with microservices architecture.NET Architect Prerequisites
Before you even think of hiring, make sure your candidates have:
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practicesKnowledge of security best practicesTrack record of successful enterprise projectsProfessional certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect).NET Architect Hard Skills
The “must-haves” on every recruiter's checklist:
Programming Languages: C#, F#Frameworks: .NET Core, ASP.NET MVCCloud Services: Azure, AWSDatabases: SQL Server, MongoDBArchitecture Patterns: Microservices, Event-drivenIntegration: REST APIs, GraphQLDevOps: Azure DevOps, JenkinsSecurity: OAuth, JWT, Identity Server.NET Architect Soft Skills
Tech skills get them in the door—soft skills help them stick around.
Leadership and team mentoringStrategic thinking and planningCommunication and presentationProblem-solving and analysisStakeholder managementDecision-makingConflict resolutionChange management.NET Architect Salary by Experience Level
Entry Level (0-2 Years)
$95k – $120k
Common Titles
Junior .NET Architect, Associate .NET Architect
Mid Level (2-5 Years)
$120k – $160k
Common Titles
.NET Architect, .NET Architect II
Senior Level (5+ Years)
$160k – $200k
Common Titles
Senior .NET Architect, Lead .NET Architect
Frequently Asked QuestionsAbout .NET Architect Hiring
Use whiteboard sessions with real business scenarios to assess their architectural thinking. Have them design a system while explaining their decisions about scalability, security, and maintainability.
A .NET Architect focuses on high-level system design and technical strategy, while a Lead Developer manages day-to-day development and team leadership. Architects typically have broader responsibility across multiple teams.
In 2025, prioritize candidates with strong cloud platform experience, particularly in Azure, as most enterprise applications are cloud-based. Traditional .NET experience should be secondary.
Look for warning signs like lack of enterprise-scale projects, no experience with modern architectural patterns, or inability to explain technical decisions clearly.
For a team of that size, typically one senior .NET Architect supported by 2-3 solution architects is optimal. This ensures consistent architectural vision while maintaining adequate oversight.
Tools and Programs .NET Architect Use
Here's what their digital toolbox might look like:
IDE
Visual Studio•VS Code
Source Control
Git•Azure DevOps
CI/CD
Jenkins•Azure Pipelines
Monitoring
Application Insights•New Relic
Documentation
Confluence•Swagger
Project Management
Jira•Azure Boards
Testing
NUnit•xUnit
Containerization
Docker•Kubernetes
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