.Net Architect
Texas, United States
.NET Architect
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced .NET Architect to join our Technology Consulting practice, delivering enterprise-grade solutions for our portfolio of Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. This role blends deep technical expertise with client-facing leadership — you'll design scalable, secure, and maintainable systems while mentoring development teams and advising clients on technology strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and technical delivery of complex .NET-based solutions across multiple concurrent client engagements
- Translate business requirements into scalable technical architectures, including system design documents, architecture diagrams, and technical specifications
- Provide hands-on technical leadership across the full SDLC — from solution design through deployment and post-launch support
- Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and architectural best practices across project teams
- Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical risk assessments
- Design and oversee cloud migration and modernization strategies (Azure preferred; AWS a plus)
- Architect microservices, APIs, and distributed systems with attention to scalability, security, and performance
- Collaborate with client stakeholders, business analysts, and project managers to align technical solutions with business goals
- Mentor and upskill mid-level and junior developers on architectural principles and modern .NET practices
- Support pre-sales activities, including technical scoping, solution estimation, and proposal development
- Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and third-party integrations
- Ensure solutions comply with security, regulatory, and data governance requirements relevant to client industries
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 8+ years of professional software development experience, with 3+ years in an architect-level role
- Expert-level proficiency in C#, .NET Core/.NET 6+, and the broader .NET ecosystem
- Strong experience designing RESTful APIs, microservices architectures, and event-driven systems
- Hands-on experience with Azure (App Services, Functions, Service Bus, AKS, Azure SQL) or equivalent cloud platform
- Proficiency with Entity Framework Core, SQL Server, and relational/NoSQL database design
- Solid understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and domain-driven design (DDD)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks (Angular, React, or Blazor) sufficient to architect full-stack solutions
- Strong knowledge of application security practices (OAuth2/OIDC, secure coding, data protection)
- Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience presenting to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Prior consulting, professional services, or client-facing delivery experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certification
- Experience with legacy .NET Framework to .NET Core/.NET modernization projects
- Exposure to multiple industries (financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, etc.)
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates)
- Background in Agile/Scrum delivery environments; Scrum Master or Product Owner certification a plus
- Experience mentoring distributed/offshore development teams
- Familiarity with AI/ML integration into enterprise .NET applications
Final compensation offered is based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as individual skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about life at Globant here: Globant Experience Guide .