.NET Technical Architect

.Net Technical Architect
Chicago, IL

Key Responsibilities:
Works with the Solution Architect to translate target architecture into actionable technical designs, provides coverage in the SA’s absence, and challenges designs to improve feasibility, and delivery outcomes.
Own and Drive the Architecture for one of the 2 modules.
Define detailed technical architecture and design patterns for assigned domains
Lead refactoring and modernization efforts with a focus on pragmatic, low risk execution
Design scalable solutions across APIs, background processing, data, and caching layers
Guide teams on .NET, database, and frontend architecture best practices
Ensure consistent implementation of non functional requirements (performance, security, resiliency)
Review code, designs, and pull requests for architectural compliance
Support incremental modernization without disrupting business critical workflows
Troubleshoot complex technical issues and performance bottlenecks

Required Experience (Must Have):
10+ years of experience as a Technical Architect
Strong hands on experience in enterprise application development and refactoring
Proven ability to work within existing legacy systems while modernizing incrementally
Experience working closely with Scrum teams and Agile delivery models

Core Technologies (Must Have):
.NET / .NET Core ecosystems
Cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
Relational databases (Oracle)
NoSQL databases (MongoDB)
Frontend technologies: React (web), basic awareness of mobile frameworks
Caching technologies (Redis preferred)
REST APIs, async/event driven architectures
Security & identity patterns (OAuth, JWT, centralized IAM)

Good to Have:
Experience with Payroll and/or HCM, or regulated enterprise domains
Experience working with executive leadership and client facing architecture roles
Familiarity with Agile at scale, release governance, and dependency managemen