Application Architect C/Microservices Architecture

As an Application Architect at Dark Matter Technologies, your role will involve collaborating with development teams to design scalable and maintainable application architectures. You will participate in sprint planning and backlog grooming to align technical solutions with business goals. Providing hands-on support in troubleshooting complex technical issues will be a key responsibility. Additionally, you will conduct research and lead proof-of-concept efforts to evaluate emerging technologies and modernization strategies. It will also be essential for you to promote architectural best practices and ensure alignment with enterprise standards. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with development teams to design scalable and maintainable application architectures. - Participate in sprint planning and backlog grooming to align technical solutions with business goals. - Provide hands-on support in troubleshooting complex technical issues. - Conduct research and lead proof-of-concept efforts to evaluate emerging technologies and modernization strategies. - Promote architectural best practices and ensure alignment with enterprise standards. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. - 3+ years of hands-on experience as an Application Architect or Solution Architect. - Expert level proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem, with some proficiency in JavaScript-based UI frameworks (Angular preferred) and SQL Server. - Hands-on experience in Azure cloud resource selection, provisioning, and configuration/management, including: - Azure App Services / Function Apps. - Azure API Management. - Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and Blob Storage. - Azure Service Bus and Event Grid. - Strong understanding of cloud design patterns and software architecture principles, including: - Microservices architecture. - Event-driven/serverless architectures. - RESTful/HTTP API design and integration. - Design patterns and best practices. - Familiarity with Azure DevOps for CI/CD, pipeline management, and release automation with knowledge of: - Azure DevOps pipelines. - Infrastructure as Code. - Git and version control strategies. - Experience Implementing Security Controls, Including: - Role-based access controls. - Secure coding practices. - Identity and access management (Azure AD, OAuth2, OpenID Connect). - Experience with AI-enabled application development, and use of generative AI tools for coding assistance (GitHub Copilot). - Ability to review software solutions for architectural soundness, adherence to design patterns, code quality, and security considerations. - Excellent ability to explain complex architectural concepts through diagrams, written documentation, and verbal discussions. In addition to the qualifications and responsibilities, it is preferred that you have previous experience in the US mortgage or financial services software industry. Basic proficiency in Python would be a plus. Please note that this position is Full-time and falls under the Information Technology job function within the Technology, Information and Internet, Software Development, Technology, Information and Media industries. As an Application Architect at Dark Matter Technologies, your role will involve collaborating with development teams to design scalable and maintainable application architectures. You will participate in sprint planning and backlog grooming to align technical solutions with business goals. Providing hands-on support in troubleshooting complex technical issues will be a key responsibility. Additionally, you will conduct research and lead proof-of-concept efforts to evaluate emerging technologies and modernization strategies. It will also be essential for you to promote architectural best practices and ensure alignment with enterprise standards. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with development teams to design scalable and maintainable application architectures. - Participate in sprint planning and backlog grooming to align technical solutions with business goals. - Provide hands-on support in troubleshooting complex technical issues. - Conduct research and lead proof-of-concept efforts to evaluate emerging technologies and modernization strategies. - Promote architectural best practices and ensure alignment with enterprise standards. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. - 3+ years of hands-on experience as an Application Architect or Solution Architect. - Expert level proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem, with some proficiency in JavaScript-based UI frameworks (Angular preferred) and SQL Server. - Hands-on experience in Azure cloud resource selection, provisioning, and configuration/management, including: - Azure App Services / Function Apps. - Azure API Management. - Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and Blob Storage. - Azure Service Bus and Event Grid. - Strong understanding of cloud design patterns an