Dot Net Architect HJ Software Private Limited

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Company Description HJ Software is a pioneer software company located in Ameerpet, specializing in providing innovative, quality customized software applications to small and medium enterprises in web technologies. With an excellent track record in web-related technologies, HJ Software has successfully delivered various software projects to clients on schedule and within budget. The company's offshore development team offers cutting-edge infrastructure and logistics to meet business requirements. Position Overview: We are seeking a Hands-On Technical Architect specializing in Microsoft .NET applications to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, developing, and overseeing the architecture of scalable, secure, and high-performing software applications using the .NET framework and .NET Core. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and hands-on coding ability, coupled with the strategic mindset to lead application development from concept to delivery. --- Key Responsibilities: - Architect and Design Solutions: Lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise-grade applications using .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, C#, and other Microsoft technologies, ensuring scalability and performance. - Hands-On Development: Be actively involved in coding, debugging, and reviewing application modules, leading by example in developing robust solutions. - Requirements Analysis & Solution Design: Work closely with stakeholders, product managers, and development teams to gather requirements and translate them into detailed technical designs and development plans. - Full Stack Development Guidance: Oversee front-end and back-end development activities, guiding teams on best practices for technologies such as React, Angular, Blazor, or other JavaScript frameworks and RESTful API development. - Lead Code Reviews and Technical Standards: Establish and enforce best practices for coding standards, design patterns, performance optimization, security, and code reuse. - Application Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks throughout the application stack, focusing on database queries, API responses, and front-end optimizations. - System Integration and API Development: Design and implement APIs, microservices, and integrations with third-party systems, ensuring reliability, security, and ease of use. - Modernize and Migrate Legacy Systems: Modernize existing .NET applications by upgrading to .NET Core and/or migrating on-premises applications to cloud platforms like Azure or AWS. - Mentorship and Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide development teams, promoting continuous learning and skill development, as well as fostering a collaborative engineering culture. - Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Evaluate new tools, technologies, and frameworks that can improve software delivery, performance, and security. --- ### Qualifications & Skills #### Technical Experience: - Extensive .NET Framework and .NET Core Experience: Deep understanding of C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework, LINQ, and associated tools for building web applications and APIs. - Database Knowledge: Proficiency in SQL Server, Entity Framework Core, and knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) for effective data modeling and management. - Front-End Expertise: Strong experience with front-end frameworks like Angular, React, Vue.js, or Blazor for developing responsive and dynamic web applications. - API Design & Microservices: Hands-on experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs, implementing microservice architectures, and using message queues like Azure Service Bus or RabbitMQ for inter-service communication. - Azure Cloud Services (Preferred): Experience with cloud computing platforms, especially Azureincluding App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, App Insights, and Azure DevOps for CI/CD. - Software Development Best Practices: Strong understanding of SOLID principles, design patterns, TDD/BDD, and DevOps practices, with hands-on experience in setting up CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins. - Security and Compliance: Knowledge of best practices in application security, including OAuth, JWT, data encryption, authentication/authorization patterns, and compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR). #### Professional Experience & Skills: - Architectural Experience: Proven experience in architecting and designing high-performance, scalable, and secure software solutions in .NET environments. - Hands-On Coding Skills: Ability to code and prototype solutions, taking the lead on complex development tasks when necessary. - Problem-Solving and Analytical Abilities: Strong ability to analyze, design, and troubleshoot technical issues, offering innovative solutions to meet business needs. - Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to lead development teams, guide junior developers, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals. - Effective Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. - Agile Experience: Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and experience working in cross-functional, collaborative teams. --- ### Preferred Qualifications: - Certifications: Microsoft Certifications like Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer Associate, or similar relevant certifications. - Experience with Legacy Systems: Prior experience in modernizing and refactoring legacy systems to align with modern standards and practices. - Experience with DevOps & Automation: Hands-on experience in setting up build pipelines, automated testing, and deployment processes. - Familiarity with Serverless and Containerization: Knowledge of serverless computing (e.g., Azure Functions) and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes for deployment and scaling.,