Lead Application and Product Architect for .NET framework,+ Azure

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Application and Product Architect for .NET to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in .NET, MSSQL, Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, C#, Database Modelling, ASP, Data Migration, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure. Knowledge of the legal domain is a plus.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Designs, implements, and manages the technical architecture of the SaaS platform, ensuring it meets business needs and aligns with the product roadmap.Work with business users and stakeholders to define and analyze problems and provide optimal technical solutions.Translate business needs into technical specifications and design functional modular solutions.Present architecture and solutions to executive-level stakeholders.Adhere to industry best practices in all phases of design and architecture of the solution.Ensure the robustness and reliability of SaaS product solutions during development, testing, and maintenance.Document all aspects of the SaaS product system for future upgrades and maintenance.Provide guidance to ensure data governance, security, and compliance best practices in the architecture.Strong understanding of Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, databases, and security. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders and collaborate with teams. Required Skills & Qualifications:Technical Skills:.NET: Proficiency in .NET framework and related technologies.MSSQL: Strong SQL coding skills and knowledge of database design principles.Design Patterns: Expertise in applying design patterns in software architecture.Distributed Systems: Experience in designing and implementing distributed systems.C#: Advanced knowledge of C# programming language.Database Modelling: Expertise in dimensional modeling, normalization/denormalization, and other data modeling techniques.ASP: Proficiency in ASP.NET for web application development.Data Migration: Experience in data migration processes and tools.CI/CD Pipelines: Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines.Azure: Experience with Azure cloud services.Legal Domain: Knowledge of the legal domain is a plus.Minimum Qualifications:15+ years of end-to-end design and architecture of enterprise-level products and solutions.5+ years of expertise in architecting cloud solutions using Azure services, considering factors like scalability, security, and performance.Application modernization experience involving converting an existing monolith to microservicesDistributed application designAdditional Qualifications:8+ years of experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Cosmos, etc.).Experience working with business stakeholders, requirements, and use case analysis.Strong communication and collaboration skills with creative problem-solving abilities.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology.Our Interview Practices To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we're getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment processApplicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.