Remote .NET & Azure Principal Software Architect Job in United States CompuGain

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software development and architecture with a strong focus on .NET Core + .NET 6 .NET 8 or higher Azure Cloud Services and Azure DevOps.
• Proven experience in building and scaling SaaS based enterprise software solutions.
• Deep understanding of API development database architecture (required NoSQL and MongoDB) and multi-tenant systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced startup-like environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams with a focus on backend development.
• Experience working with offshore development teams and managing third-party vendors.
• Ability to work remotely and manage teams across different time zones.

What the job involves

• Lead the architectural design and development of our core pension administration software focusing on creating a multi-tenant SaaS solution.
• Design develop and maintain scalable solutions using modern .NET Core (6 or 8) and JavaScript-based technologies that integrate with Azure cloud-based applications user interfaces and RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate closely with the VP of Product and Engineering to ensure alignment with business goals and product strategy.
• Manage and mentor a growing team of software engineers with a focus on backend development API integration and database architecture.
• Oversee the transition from legacy systems to a modern tech stack addressing technical debt as needed.
• Work closely with offshore development teams with the potential to take over the management of these teams.
• Drive the implementation of Azure DevOps practices ensuring a streamlined and efficient development pipeline.
• Maintain and enhance both internal and external .NET Web APIs.
• Develop application communications with Azure Service Bus cloud messaging system.
• Provide technical leadership and direction across the organization ensuring the technology stack is aligned with industry best practices.
• Assess current technology and work with staff to define ways to improve and optimize scalability and usability.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand and prioritize business requirements ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.
• Define and set best practices and conventions for software development including non-functional requirements such as security performance maintainability scalability usability and reliability.
• Maintain a strong focus on execution ownership and accountability ensuring that all projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with external partners including third-party development teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.