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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Architect (BHJOB1435_35505) - **Company:** Astyra Corporation - **Location:** Harrisburg, PA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $187,200.0 - $193,440.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Information Systems, Databases, System Configuration, Software Design Patterns, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Entity Framework, IBM Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Commercial Software, Performance Tuning, Zero Trust Network Access, Application Data, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, Transact-SQL, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Enterprise Software Applications, GitHub Copilot, Database Optimization, Prompt Engineering, Software Security, Technical Debt, Information Technology, Integration Frameworks, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Legacy Systems, Web Api - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=473ac7d04ac9ebd1 ## About the Role * Software engineering, Required 8 Years * Application/Solution Architect on enterprise .NET and SQL Server projects in complex environments., Required 4 Years * Expert-level C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, Web API, and modern .NET practices (clean architecture, minimal APIs, DI, async/await patter, Required * Advanced SQL Server: complex T-SQL optimization, execution plans, indexing strategies, security (RLS, DDM), and Always On availability groups., Required * Daily professional experience with GitHub Copilot for .NET/C# development, including advanced configuration and team enablement., Required * Proven hands-on experience converted data from legacy systems to modernization application data models., Required * Strong secure SDLC, Entra ID/managed identities, API security, and enterprise governance experience; excellent communication and stakeholder skills., Required * Public sector, utilities, or regulated industry experience with strict compliance and accessibility mandates., Required * Familiarity with legacy modernization, IBM FileNet/BAW; Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certifications, Required * Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent, Required, * How many years of experience do you have with Application/Solutions Architecture on enterprise .NET and SQL server projects? * How many years of experience do you have with GitHub Copilot for .NET/C# development, including advanced configuration and team enablement? * How many years of familiarity with legacy modernization (i.e., IBM FileNet/BAW) do you have? * How many years of proven hands-on experience do you have converting data from legacy systems to modernization application data models? * Are you a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident? ## Description * Our client seeks an Application Architect with deep .NET and SQL Server expertise to design and modernize client-side applications and provide enterprise solution architecture across Microsoft and Java-based platforms ensuring secure scalable maintainable and reusable application solutions. * This role leads the adoption of AI-augmented development: advanced GitHub Copilot usage across teams while accelerating delivery while upholding security WCAG accessibility and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities * Architect secure scalable .NET, C#/ASP.NET Core applications and SQL Server solutions using clean architecture DDD and performance optimization patterns. * Develop enterprise solution architectures that span multiple applications services APIs databases and integration platforms while ensuring long-term maintainability and scalability. * Design data models advanced T-SQL stored procedures indexing partitioning Query Store tuning and HA/DR strategies for high-volume transactional systems. * Define integration strategies for enterprise systems including REST APIs messaging authentication and data exchange between Microsoft IBM and third-party platforms. * Drive adoption of GitHub Copilot for .NET development including custom instructions prompt engineering and AI-assisted refactoring and automated code reviews documentation and testing. * Produce architecture diagrams and technical specs lead design reviews mentor teams on .NET patterns and Copilot best practices. * Establish architecture standards coding standards reusable design patterns and technical best practices across development teams. * Ensure solutions meet Commonwealth IT security policies WCAG 2.2 accessibility PII protection and zero-trust principles in a regulated utility environment. * Lead the application modernization technical design efforts to migrate legacy applications into cloud native applications. * Develop modernization roadmaps evaluate technical debt and recommend phased migration strategies. * Design and implement modern software delivery practices including source control strategies branching models CI/CD pipelines automated deployments environment management and DevSecOps practices. * Evaluate emerging technologies frameworks and commercial software products to provide recommendations aligned with the client's long-term technology strategy. * Provide technical leadership during project planning estimation POCs and architecture review sessions. ## Related Videos - [Building Multi-Tenant ASP.NET Core Applications: Best Practices and Real-World Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1552-building-multi-tenant-asp-net-core-applications-best-practices-and-real-world-solutions) - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Web APIs you might not know about](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/281-web-apis-you-might-not-know-about) - [Architectures that we can use with .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/935-architectures-that-we-can-use-with-net) - [Why you must use TDD now!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/114-why-you-must-use-tdd-now) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)