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# NET Architect / Lead Developer

- **Company:** eSolutionsFirst LLC
- **Location:** Vienna, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Sql Server Data Tools (SSDT), .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Entity Framework, Key Management, SQL Azure, OAuth, OpenID, Open Web Application Security, Azure Active Directory, Swagger, Next.js, SignalR, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Openapi, Azure Service Bus, Warehouse Management Systems, Sql Optimization, Tailwind, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Event Driven Architecture, Microsoft Business Central, Restful APIs, Api Management, Serverless Computing
- **Published:** June 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0925c346-28e6-4aef-a866-b179810bb736

## About the Role

* 12+ years of software development experience with 3+ years as a Solution/Lead Architect.
 * Strong expertise in C#/.NET 8, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Entity Framework Core, REST APIs, and Azure Service Bus.
 * Experience with React, TypeScript, Next.js, RTK Query, and Tailwind CSS.
 * Strong knowledge of Azure AD/MSAL, OAuth2/OIDC, SSDT, SQL optimization, and OpenAPI/Swagger.
 * Experience with SignalR, event-driven architecture, Application Insights, Azure Key Vault, and OWASP security practices.
 * Hands-on experience with AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code.
 * Experience integrating with Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central is preferred.

AI & Tooling

 * Hands-on experience with Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent AI coding assistants in production development workflows
 * Demonstrated ability to prompt LLMs effectively using structured specifications and to critically evaluate generated output
 * Familiarity with AI-assisted test generation and automated code review tooling

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience in manufacturing, food production, logistics, or warehouse management systems.
 * Azure certifications (AZ-204, AZ-305) are a plus.

## Description

* Own the end-to-end solution architecture for Production Scheduling, Production Execution, and Allocation Rules Engine.
 * Design scalable Azure-native solutions using .NET 8, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Service Bus, and SignalR.
 * Define architecture standards, API contracts (OpenAPI/Swagger), database schemas, and integration patterns.
 * Lead real-time, event-driven system design with performance, scalability, and security best practices.
 * Collaborate with development teams to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and secure solutions.


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