Software Architect (.Net)

At Vagaro Technologies Pvt Ltd, you are part of a team dedicated to developing an all-in-one business management platform and online marketplace for the salon, spa, and fitness industries. Trusted by over 450,000 professionals and 84,000+ businesses, you empower users to efficiently manage their operations with a user-friendly interface and seamless compatibility across devices. As a Software Architect (.Net + API + React JS) with over 10 years of experience, you will play a key role in designing, architecting, and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance applications. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Architecture & Design:** - Architect, design, and implement enterprise-grade applications using ASP.NET, .NET Core Web API, and React.js. - Define and maintain architecture blueprints, technical designs, and documentation. - Apply microservices architecture principles to create scalable, modular platforms. - Evaluate and recommend technology stacks, tools, and frameworks for optimal implementation. - Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional, production-ready applications. - **Development & Technical Leadership:** - Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable code for backend and frontend components. - Drive frontend architecture and development using React.js with modern UI/UX best practices. - Implement robust Web API best practices including OAuth2, JWT authentication, API versioning, CORS policies, SSL/TLS encryption, and centralized error handling & logging. - Integrate and optimize data storage solutions (Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB) aligned with business requirements. - Ensure high performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications. - Identify and resolve bottlenecks, bugs, and performance issues. - **Collaboration & Delivery:** - Collaborate with Product Management and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. - Work closely with backend, frontend, and DevOps teams for end-to-end delivery. - Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to development guidelines. - Mentor and guide developers to adopt best coding practices. - **Quality & Testing:** - Drive Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices. - Ensure proper unit, integration, and functional testing. **Required Skills & Qualifications:** - Expert-level knowledge of ASP.NET, .NET Core, C#, .NET framework, Web API development - Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and design patterns - Proven experience in building scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs - Solid database experience with Microsoft SQL Server and working knowledge of MongoDB - Experience in microservices architecture and distributed systems - Familiarity with CLR internals and performance optimization techniques - Strong experience with Git or other version control systems - Ability to write clean, readable, and maintainable code - Understanding of fundamental design principles for building scalable applications **Preferred Skills & Nice-to-Haves:** - Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) - Familiarity with WPF for desktop application development - Knowledge of CQRS, Event Sourcing, and message brokers (e.g., Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ) - Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) - Knowledge of security standards (OWASP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA),