Associate Architect - Software Development (.NET)

7-12 Years

Not Disclosed

Job Description

Role: Associate Architect - Software Development (.NET)

Experience Required: 7-12 Years

Location: Mumbai/Bengaluru

Must-Have Skills

Architectural & Leadership Expertise:

Software Architecture: 7+ years with proven experience in designing enterprise-level applications, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
Technology Stack Leadership: Deep expertise in at least 2 of: Java/Spring ecosystem, .NET Core/Framework, Node.js with ability to guide others
Design Patterns & Principles: Mastery of architectural patterns (CQRS, Event Sourcing, Saga), SOLID principles, Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
API Design: Advanced REST API design, API versioning strategies, GraphQL, service contracts, and integration patterns
System Design: Experience with scalable system design, load balancing, caching strategies, and performance optimization

Technical Leadership:

Team Mentoring: Proven experience guiding and mentoring mid-level developers (4-6 years experience)
Code Review: Establishing coding standards, conducting architectural reviews, ensuring code quality
Technical Decision Making: Ability to evaluate technologies, frameworks, and make strategic technical decisions
Cross-functional Collaboration: Experience working with DevOps, QA, and business stakeholders

Cloud & Infrastructure:

Containerization & Orchestration: Advanced Docker and Kubernetes experience for production deployments
Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP)
DevOps Integration: Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, monitoring and observability

Good-to-Have Skills

Advanced Architectural Patterns:

Event-Driven Architecture: Message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ), event streaming, pub-sub patterns
Database Architecture: Polyglot persistence, database sharding, CQRS implementation
Security Architecture: OAuth 2.0/OIDC, Zero Trust, security by design principles
Performance Engineering: APM tools, performance testing, capacity planning

Business & Client Engagement:

Key Responsibilities

Design end-to-end solutions for complex client requirements across multiple technology stacks
Define technical standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines
Conduct architecture reviews and ensure compliance with design principles
Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and design decisions
Mentor and guide development teams including Java, .NET, and Node.js developers
Lead technical discussions and facilitate architecture decision making sessions
Provide technical leadership during critical project phases
Collaborate with clients to understand business requirements and constraints
Ensure delivered solutions meet performance, security, and scalability requirements
Hands-on contribution to critical technical components and proof-of-concepts
Drive technical innovation and adoption of emerging technologies
Ensure cross-team knowledge sharing and technical alignment
Conduct technical interviews and participate in hiring decisions
Present technical solutions and architecture proposals to client stakeholders
Participate in pre-sales activities and solution designing

Qualifications

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of progressive software development and architecture experience
Proven track record of designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with business acumen
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience working in service-based organizations with diverse client portfolios
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple client engagements
Professional certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, etc.) preferred