Job Title: .NET Architect
Location: Hybrid – Atlanta, GA or Addison, TX
Employment Type: Contract (12–18 months)
Pay Range: $65 – $68 per hour 

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on .NET Architect to join a fast-paced Agile development team working on vehicle lending technology solutions. This role is ideal for a seasoned architect who brings both deep technical expertise and strong leadership capabilities to guide a team of 8–12 developers in designing and building enterprise-grade applications.

As a .NET Architect, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and business stakeholders, to deliver high-quality solutions. You will play a critical role in shaping architecture, mentoring team members, resolving technical challenges, and driving innovation across the platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing applications using .NET Core (version 6 or 8)
• Guide and mentor Agile team members on best practices, technical decisions, and architectural standards
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective solutions
• Provide hands-on support to developers and contribute directly to coding efforts when needed
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues throughout the software development lifecycle
• Ensure that software meets performance, quality, and security standards
• Drive continuous improvement in architecture and development processes

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of overall programming experience in MS .NET technologies
• Minimum 7 years of experience working within Agile development environments
• Strong experience with .NET Core 6 or 8
• Proven experience as an Architect or Technical Lead on large-scale enterprise applications
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to mentor junior developers and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with Kafka or other messaging/event streaming platforms
• Familiarity with Oracle databases
• Hands-on experience with Angular or other front-end frameworks