Enterprise Architect & .NET Development Lead

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead enterprise-wide technology architecture initiatives while managing a team of .NET developers. This role is responsible for defining technology strategy, ensuring architectural governance, guiding application modernization, and overseeing the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise applications., Enterprise Architecture Leadership

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards, frameworks, and technology roadmaps.
• Align business strategy with technology solutions across applications, integrations, infrastructure, and data platforms.
• Lead architecture reviews and ensure compliance with enterprise standards and best practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic adoption opportunities.
• Drive modernization initiatives including cloud transformation, API enablement, and platform consolidation.
• Establish governance processes for solution design, security, scalability, and performance.

Application & Solution Architecture

• Design scalable enterprise applications using Microsoft technologies and cloud-native architectures.
• Provide architectural guidance for .NET-based systems, integrations, APIs, and microservices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and IT leadership to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure system interoperability across ERP, CRM, data, and enterprise platforms.
• Lead technical solution planning for enterprise programs and strategic initiatives.

Team Leadership & Delivery Management

• Lead and mentor a team of .NET developers, technical leads, and software engineers.
• Manage development lifecycle activities including planning, estimation, coding standards, code reviews, testing, and deployment.
• Drive Agile/Scrum delivery practices and ensure timely project execution.
• Foster engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and technical innovation within the development team.
• Support hiring, performance management, coaching, and career development of technical staff.

Stakeholder & Governance Management

• Partner with senior business and IT leaders to prioritize technology investments.
• Present architecture recommendations and technology strategies to executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Coordinate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and operations teams for enterprise-wide initiatives.

Do you have experience in Web services design?, The ideal candidate combines strong enterprise architecture expertise with hands-on leadership experience managing Microsoft technology stacks, software engineering teams, and enterprise transformation initiatives., * 10+ years of IT experience with strong background in enterprise application architecture.

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing development teams.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft .NET technologies including:

• C#
• ASP.NET / .NET Core
• Web APIs
• SQL Server
• Azure Services

• Experience with enterprise integration patterns, APIs, microservices, and cloud architectures.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills., * TOGAF, Azure Architect, or Microsoft certifications.
• Experience with:

• Azure Cloud Platform
• Kubernetes / Containers
• CI/CD pipelines
• Enterprise Integration Platforms
• ERP/CRM integrations
• Data architecture and analytics platforms

• Experience leading digital transformation or modernization programs.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft .NET Ecosystem
• Azure Cloud Services
• REST APIs & Microservices
• SQL Server & Data Modeling
• DevOps & CI/CD
• Architecture Governance
• System Integration
• Agile/Scrum
• Enterprise Security Standards

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Executive communication
• Technology innovation mindset

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.