Job description

Job Opportunity:. NET Architect - Dublin (Hybrid)

Start Date : ASAP
Contract Length : 6 months
Location : Hybrid - 1 day on-site in Dublin , the rest remote
Rate : €500 - €600 per day

I'm partnering with a leading global consultancy seeking a . NET Architect based in Dublin. This is a pivotal opportunity for someone with extensive experience in architecture and leadership within the. NET framework to join a high-impact project with a leading organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of large-scale enterprise applications, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability using . NET Core , ASP. NET MVC , and Web API.
• Act as a technical lead, providing architectural direction to development teams and ensuring adherence to best practices. Define technical standards and guidelines for the project.
• Design cloud-native solutions utilising Microsoft Azure , including best practices for cloud services such as Azure App Services , Azure Functions , and Azure Kubernetes Service. Experience in implementing cloud architectures that are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions, leveraging tools like Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation, along with message-based communication using Azure Service Bus or Rabbit MQ.
• Ensure secure application design through Azure Active Directory integration, OAuth, and token-based authentication mechanisms, incorporating role-based access controls (RBAC) and security best practices.
• Develop and implement continuous integration and delivery pipelines using Azure Dev Ops or similar platforms, enabling automated builds, testing, and deployments to production environments.
• Lead the design of database schemas and integration strategies with SQL Server , focusing on performance, optimisation, and data integrity.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a . NET Architect in designing enterprise-level, cloud-based applications.
• Deep expertise in . NET Core , ASP. NET MVC , C# , and building RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, especially with Microsoft Azure.
• Solid knowledge of microservices architecture , containerisation with Docker , and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Experience with Azure Active Directory for authentication and security.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines , Azure Dev Ops , and automation tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead teams and interact with senior stakeholders.