.NET Software Architect

Department: Product Research & Development

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: UK, Lincoln

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled .NET Software Architect to work within the R&D Team to assist in design and development of our Cloud ERP solution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in .NET development, cloud technologies, and enterprise software architecture. You will play a key role in defining system architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the overall architecture and technical strategy.
• Design, develop, and oversee the implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing .NET applications.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and methodologies for ERP system development.
• Lead technical decision-making, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and software design principles.
• Collaborate with product managers, product owners, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into architectural designs.
• Guide and mentor development teams, conducting code reviews and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Optimise application performance and scalability, addressing potential bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities.
• Oversee system integrations with third-party applications, APIs, and cloud platforms.
• Maintain and enhance DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment strategies.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in software development.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Extensive experience in .NET technologies, including C#, .NET Framework, .NET 8/9, and ASP.NET.
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns.
• Expertise in relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Proficiency in RESTful API development, Web Services.
• Familiarity with containerization and cloud-native development.
• Knowledge of authentication frameworks.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code tools.