Position Name – Software Architect (.NET, Blazor &amp; MS SQL)Experience – 12- 15+ yrsLocation – Pune (onsite)Number of Position –1Working Hours – 12pm -9pmWorking Days – 5 days (WFO)Contract Duration – 3 months +extendable Job Summary:We are looking for an experienced and innovative Software Architect with strong expertise in .NET, Blazor, and MS SQL  to lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecting modern web applications, defining technical roadmaps, mentoring development teams, and ensuring adherence to industry best practices.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable software architectures using the Microsoft technology stack.</li><li>Lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise applications using .NET Core/.NET 8, Blazor, and MS SQL.</li><li>Define application architecture, coding standards, design patterns, and best practices.</li><li>Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and technical teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.</li><li>Architect RESTful APIs and microservices-based applications.</li><li>Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.</li><li>Experience in Architectural design of an application from the scratch.</li><li>Understanding the Functional requirement from the business user and provide the transitioning to technology team in form of technology requirement.</li><li>Guide development teams through architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical mentoring.</li><li>Ensure adherence to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments.</li><li>Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing systems.</li><li>Work closely with QA, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure successful application delivery.</li><li>Create architecture documents, technical specifications, and solution diagrams.</li><li>Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies.</li></ul>  Required Skills &amp; Experience<ul><li>Strong expertise in C#, ASP.NET Core, and .NET </li><li>Experience in Architectural design of an application from the scratch.</li><li>Understanding the Functional requirement from the business user and provide the transitioning to technology team in form of technology requirement.</li><li>Hands-on experience with Blazor Server and Blazor Web Assembly.</li><li>Extensive experience with MS SQL, including schema design, indexing, aggregation pipelines, and performance optimization.</li><li>Strong knowledge of REST APIs, Microservices Architecture, and Web APIs.</li><li>Experience with Entity Framework Core, LINQ, and ORM concepts.</li><li>Strong understanding of Dependency Injection, SOLID principles, Clean Architecture, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).</li><li>Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized application deployment.</li><li>Hands-on experience with Azure or AWS cloud platforms.</li><li>Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins for CI/CD.</li><li>Strong knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and JWT.</li><li>Familiarity with message brokers such as RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, or Kafka.</li><li>Experience in application performance tuning and monitoring.</li><li>Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.</li></ul> Technical Skills<ul><li>Programming Languages: C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core</li><li>Frontend: Blazor Server, Blazor Web Assembly, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript</li><li>Database: MS SQL Server</li><li>Architecture: Microservices, Clean Architecture, DDD, SOLID Principles</li><li>Cloud: Microsoft Azure / AWS</li><li>DevOps: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes</li><li>Version Control: Git</li><li>API Technologies: REST APIs, Swagger/Open API</li><li>Security: OAuth 2.0, JWT, OpenID Connect</li></ul> Experience<ul><li>Total Experience: 12–15+ years</li><li>Relevant Experience:</li><li>.NET: 8+ years</li><li>Blazor: 3+ years</li><li>MS SQL: 3+ years</li><li>Solution/Software Architecture: 4+ years</li></ul>