Job Title: Senior .NET Application Architect

Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time (as applicable)

Work Authorization: No Green Card (Please do not share me your resume if you are a GC and Looking for C2c , For Gc only W2)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior .NET Application Architect to lead the modernization and development of enterprise applications. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in .NET technologies, architecture design, and leading development teams. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating existing MVC applications, defining scalable architecture, and delivering high-quality solutions aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess existing ASP.NET MVC applications and recommend modernization or migration strategies.
• Define and implement application architecture patterns, coding standards, and best practices.
• Break down technical requirements into milestones, deliverables, and actionable development tasks.
• Provide accurate effort estimations and contribute to project planning.
• Lead hands-on development of .NET applications and APIs (REST & GraphQL).
• Design, develop, and optimize SQL Server databases, including stored procedures and indexing strategies.
• Implement efficient data access using Entity Framework (Code First approach).
• Develop and enhance front-end components using React and PrimeReact.
• Collaborate with business analysts to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
• Work closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to define scope and delivery timelines.
• Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and provide technical guidance.
• Manage version control and development workflows using GitHub Enterprise.
• Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to leadership stakeholders.
• Support and enhance applications in active production environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in professional .NET development.
• Strong expertise in C#, .NET Core/.NET Framework, and Entity Framework.
• Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs and working with GraphQL.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server, including stored procedures and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with ASP.NET MVC architecture.
• Experience with GitHub Enterprise or similar version control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead development efforts and mentor teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record of owning and enhancing existing codebases.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in modernizing or migrating legacy MVC applications.
• Familiarity with React, Vite, and Node.js.
• Experience working in production support or stabilizing live applications.
• Background in public sector or highly visible enterprise environments.
• Experience with financial, tax, or property management systems.

Key Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Leadership and ownership mentality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality