Lead Architect

Job description- Full Time- RemoteAbout the RoleCompany is seeking a highly experienced ASP.NET Lead Architect / Senior Developer to join our team.This role is ideal for a deeply technical professional with proven experience in designing, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance systems within the .NET 5 and Azure ecosystem.You will play a critical role in ensuring scalability, cost efficiency, and top-tier performance of our technology stack while leading the development of new features and delivering timely bug fixes.This is a highly technical role, requiring advanced problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to mentor and guide peers in best practices.Responsibilities- Architecture & Optimization- Revamp and fine-tune our ASP.NET web application stack for performance, cost effectiveness, and scalability.- Design and optimize high-performance API services, proxy technologies, and multi-tenant database infrastructures.- - Development- Build new features across backend, web, and mobile applications.- Ensure clean, maintainable, and scalable code with strong adherence to standards.- Support legacy Xamarin components where necessary.- - Maintenance & Operations- Quickly troubleshoot and fix bugs.- Oversee CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth deployments.- Work with monitoring and observability tools to maintain system health.- - Collaboration- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, QA, DevOps).- Communicate clearly in English (spoken and written) with stakeholders across geographies.- Handle "overly confident developers" tactfully, ensuring technical transparency and simplicity.Tech StackProgramming Languages- C# / .NET 5 / ASP.NET Core – Core backend services, API layer, and daemon services- TypeScript + Angular – Shopify embedded apps, admin portal, CRM features- React Native (JavaScript/TypeScript) – Mobile apps (iOS/Android, offline capabilities)- Liquid – Shopify storefront & embedded UI integration- XML – Domain modeling + code generation workflows- SQL (T-SQL) – Azure SQL Server (master + tenant databases)- NoSQL (CosmosDB / MongoDB API) – Operational data, caching, and sync storageFrameworks & Libraries- .NET 5 – Services and APIs- Xamarin.Forms – Legacy mobile components- Entity Framework Core – ORM for SQL backends- Mermaid – C4 diagrams (context/container/component)- Custom XML CodeGen Tools – Auto-generating scaffoldingPlatforms & Infrastructure- Azure Cloud – Core hosting environment- Azure SQL Database – Master + tenant-sharded stores- Azure CosmosDB – JSON/NoSQL operational store- Azure Blob Storage – File storage (documents, exports, results)- Azure Service Bus – Messaging, event routing, background jobs- Shopify – E-commerce storefront + embedded integration- SendGrid – Transactional/notification emails- Klaviyo – Marketing automation and campaigns- Calendly – Scheduling integration- USPS API – Label generation, shipping automation- Twilio – SMS messaging and alertsObservability & Ops- Logging/Tracing – Azure Monitor + custom observability layer- Metrics – Prometheus-style metrics capture integrated with .NET services- Backup/Restore – Azure SQL backups + Mongo dump strategies- CI/CD – Git-based pipelines with automated deploymentsRequired Qualifications- 15+ years of professional development experience in complex systems.- Deep expertise in ASP.NET Core, .NET 5, and Azure.- Strong understanding of multi-tenant architectures, performance optimization, and cost-effective scaling.- Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor other developers.- Advanced English (spoken and written): capable of leading meetings, writing documentation, and engaging in negotiations.- Proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable systems.Soft Skills- Trustworthy, respectful, and honest.- Hardworking and committed to delivery.- High attention to detail.- Collaborative, not difficult to work with, and effective in managing differing personalities within the team.Interview Process- 2–3 interview stages, including technical and behavioral assessments.- Final decision made by Company's senior leadership in coordination with the hiring manager.