.Net Technical Architect

Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities:

• Works with the Solution Architect to translate target architecture into actionable technical designs, provides coverage in the SA’s absence, and challenges designs to improve feasibility, and delivery outcomes.
• Own and Drive the Architecture for one of the 2 modules.
• Define detailed technical architecture and design patterns for assigned domains
• Lead refactoring and modernization efforts with a focus on pragmatic, low risk execution
• Design scalable solutions across APIs, background processing, data, and caching layers
• Guide teams on .NET, database, and frontend architecture best practices
• Ensure consistent implementation of non functional requirements (performance, security, resiliency)
• Review code, designs, and pull requests for architectural compliance
• Support incremental modernization without disrupting business critical workflows
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and performance bottlenecks

Required Experience (Must Have):

• 10+ years of experience as a Technical Architect
• Strong hands on experience in enterprise application development and refactoring
• Proven ability to work within existing legacy systems while modernizing incrementally
• Experience working closely with Scrum teams and Agile delivery models

Core Technologies (Must Have):

• .NET / .NET Core ecosystems
• Cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Relational databases (Oracle)
• NoSQL databases (MongoDB)
• Frontend technologies: React (web), basic awareness of mobile frameworks
• Caching technologies (Redis preferred)
• REST APIs, async/event driven architectures
• Security & identity patterns (OAuth, JWT, centralized IAM)

Good to Have:

• Experience with Payroll and/or HCM, or regulated enterprise domains
• Experience working with executive leadership and client facing architecture roles
• Familiarity with Agile at scale, release governance, and dependency management