Senior .NET Architect  

The Senior .NET Architect defines the architecture of large-scale distributed systems in .NET. In particular, the architect will be responsible for developing the middleware .NET layer connecting back-end database systems with front-end .NET-based and/or web-based user interfaces. Extensive experience and skills needed in the creation of extensible programming interfaces and service-oriented architectures.

Soft Skills

• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Able to present technical concepts clearly to different audiences e.g. business, management, non-technical
• Capable of mentoring more junior team members to pass on technical and/or other skills
• Excellent documentation and communication skills

Technical Skills

• Ability to define an overall system architecture to support complex business requirements
• Ability to deal with the complexity of integrating different systems including legacy systems
• Expert knowledge of Database Design, and Object-Oriented Analysis/Design techniques
• Expert knowledge of Architecture, Design, and Programming Patterns
• Sound knowledge of Database performance tuning and optimization techniques
• Significant exposure to implementation languages and environments (e.g. .NET Framework, SOA, EAI)
• Some exposure to frameworks such as NHibernate, OJB.NET and/or Spring.NET
• Some exposure to other implementation languages and environments (e.g. C, Java, other 3GL) a benefit

Activities

• Working with project and business leads to develop and clarify in-depth technical requirements.
• Developing creative, innovative and practical solutions.
• Working with senior management to establish the technical soundness of the solution.
• Participating in design/architectural discussions.
• Creating Architecture and Design artifacts.
• Providing technical leadership, clarity and direction for off-shore development teams.

Working Conditions

• Typically works located at the Off-shore Development Centre (ODC)
• May require short duration travel during project startup to client site to work with requirements team

• Strong analytical and planning skills;
• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;

• 10+ years experience with Object-Oriented design and development, preferably in different environments

• 5+ yrs experience in design and architecture of n-tier .NET middleware systems

• 5+ yrs Experience with .NET Framework, .NET Security, Web Application Servers, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Window Communication Foundation (WCF) technologies

• Some experience with non-.NET or legacy programming environments e.g. mainframe, C, C++, Java