.NET Architect

One of our clients in government domain is seeking .NET Architect provide technical leadership for application migration and modernization efforts following a recent tax accounting system implementation. This role reports directly to the IT Director and is responsible for assessing existing MVC based and Entity Framework applications, defining architecture recommendations, and leading hands-on development work. This is a delivery focused role requiring both architectural judgment and direct coding responsibility in a fast paced, high visibility environment.

.NET Architect

On-Site

Columbus, OH 43215

Long Term Contract

Responsibilities:

Review existing MVC based applications and identify required migration or modernization work. Define and recommend application architecture patterns and technical standards appropriate to the current environment. Break technical work into milestones, deliverables, and development tasks. Provide development estimates and support project planning activities. Lead hands on development of .NET applications and APIs (Rest & GraphQL). Design, develop, and optimize SQL Server stored procedures, indexes, and queries. Ensure best practices with Entity Framework code first and data access patterns. Develop and enhance front end utilizing react and prime react components Collaborate with business analysts to translate functional requirements into technical designs. Work closely with the development team, business analysts, and IT Project Manager to define scope and sequencing. Mentor and support other developers through code reviews and troubleshooting. Support development workflows using GitHub Enterprise. Communicate progress, risks, and technical recommendations clearly to the IT Director and project leadership. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

Professional .NET development experience. Demonstrated experience taking ownership of existing applications and codebases. Deep expertise with C#, .NET, and Entity Framework. Strong experience designing and building RESTful APIs and using GraphQL. Advanced SQL Server expertise including stored procedures and indexing strategies. Proven experience using GitHub Enterprise. Demonstrated experience leading development efforts and mentoring other developers. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Highly Desired Skills:

Experience in migrating or modernizing legacy MVC applications. Experience with React, Vite, and NodeJS. Experience in stabilizing or improving applications in active production environments. Experience working in public sector or highly visible environments. Experience in supporting financial, tax, or property related systems.