Application Architect

Position: Application Architect

Location: Harrisburg, PA (100% Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract (W2)

Key Responsibilitie

sDesign and architect secure, scalable applications using C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, Web API, and SQL Server.Develop enterprise solution architectures spanning applications, APIs, databases, and integration platforms.Optimize SQL Server performance through advanced T-SQL, indexing, execution plans, and high-availability strategies.Lead application modernization initiatives by migrating legacy systems to modern cloud-native architectures.Drive adoption of GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted development, refactoring, documentation, and code reviews.Define architecture standards, coding best practices, reusable design patterns, and DevSecOps strategies.Design secure integration solutions using REST APIs, authentication, and enterprise messaging platforms.Ensure compliance with security policies, accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2), PII protection, and Zero Trust principles.Produce architecture documentation, technical specifications, and mentor development teams.Participate in technical planning, architecture reviews, proof-of-concepts, and technology evaluations.Required Qualification

s8+ years of software engineering experience.4+ years of experience as an Application/Solution Architect on enterprise .NET and SQL Server projects

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Strong expertise i

n:C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, Web APIClean Architecture, Dependency Injection, Minimal APIs, Async/AwaitSQL Server, advanced T-SQL, indexing, execution plans, Always On Availability GroupsDaily hands-on experience with GitHub Copilot for .NET/C# development.Experience modernizing legacy applications and migrating legacy data models.Strong knowledge of Secure SDLC, API Security, Microsoft Entra ID, Managed Identities, and enterprise governance.Experience working in public sector, utilities, or other regulated environments.Familiarity with IBM FileNet/BAW and Microsoft Azure architecture is highly preferred.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related fiel

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