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# Architect (.NET Framework and Microservices Architecture)

- **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $81,337.0 - $163,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Containerization, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=aa71d9cb1a3f0fdd

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in software development, solution design, and enterprise application architecture.
 * Strong hands-on expertise in .NET Framework/.NET technologies, including the design of large-scale, high-volume applications.
 * Proven experience designing and implementing Microservices Architecture, distributed systems, REST APIs, and event-driven solutions.
 * Deep understanding of application integration, performance tuning, scalability, resiliency, and fault-tolerant design principles.
 * Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and modern DevOps practices.
 * Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and technical leadership skills, with experience working in global hybrid environments.

## Description

* Design and govern end-to-end application architectures using .NET Framework and Microservices, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise solutions.
 * Define service boundaries, API strategies, integration patterns, and distributed system architectures to support multi-channel customer experiences.
 * Partner with business, product, and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into technical solutions and detailed architectural blueprints.
 * Review code, integrations, and solution implementations to drive quality, performance optimization, and adherence to architectural standards.
 * Lead application modernization initiatives, including migration of legacy .NET applications to cloud-ready, microservices-based architectures.
 * Mentor development teams and promote best practices in architecture, security, DevOps, observability, and hybrid delivery models.