.NET Solutions Architect

Overview

Job Title: .NET Solutions Architect

Working Hours: Central Time Zone

Type: Independent Contract (Contractor / Non-Employee)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: $60-$80/hr USD / $80-$110/hr CAD

We are looking for a highly skilled .NET Solutions Architect to spearhead enterprise-wide architecture and drive digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with .NET technologies and API-led connectivity, and demonstrate a proven ability to design scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement enterprise architecture strategies that align with business objectives and the IT roadmap.

Lead the design and execution of comprehensive integration solutions using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.

Architect secure and scalable solutions utilizing .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core, Web APIs).

Design and establish API-led connectivity frameworks (System, Process, Experience APIs).

Collaborate with business stakeholders to convert requirements into architectural blueprints and solution designs.

Establish integration patterns, industry best practices, and reusable frameworks.

Provide technical leadership across microservices, cloud-native applications, and distributed systems.

Ensure adherence to security, governance, and data privacy standards.

Mentor development teams, conduct architecture reviews, and oversee code quality assessments.

Promote the adoption of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation strategies.

Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and tools for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Expertise

Core Technologies

Expertise in .NET Framework / .NET Core / ASP.NET Core.

Extensive background in C#, RESTful APIs, and Web Services.

Solid understanding of microservices architecture.

Cloud & DevOps

Familiarity with Azure / AWS / GCP cloud platforms.

Proficient in CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS/EKS).

Architecture & Design

Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF preferred).

Knowledge of design patterns, system scalability, and performance optimization.

Familiarity with event-driven architecture (Kafka, Service Bus, etc.).

Database & Data

Strong command of SQL Server / NoSQL databases.

Understanding of data integration and ETL processes.

Nice to Have

Experience in supporting digital banking environments built on Backbase.

Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.

Knowledge of security frameworks (OAuth2, JWT, SSO, IAM).

Exposure to AI/ML integrations or modern data platforms.

Certifications in MuleSoft, Azure, or AWS.

Hands-on experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform (CloudHub / Runtime Fabric).

Expertise in API-led connectivity architecture and experience with DataWeave, API Gateway, RAML/OAS specifications.

Strong understanding of integration patterns and messaging systems.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and leadership skills with stakeholders.

Ability to drive architectural decisions across cross-functional teams.

Exceptional problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Pay Range

USD $60.00 - USD $80.00 /Hr.

Location US-

ID 2026-3727

Category Information Technology

Position Type Independent Contractor

Remote Yes

Clearance Required None