Technical Architect

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end architecture for the platform including infrastructure, data, application, and integration layers.

Define and validate technical approaches for:

Kubernetes-based microservices setup (Rancher, 2-node HA)

SQL Server 2022 with Always On availability

CI/CD using GitLab, Jenkins, Harbor

Secure architecture (TLS 1.3, SAML, RBAC)

Collaborate with backend, frontend, mobile, and data teams to ensure scalable and loosely coupled component designs.

Drive API architecture and real-time messaging using SignalR and other event-driven approaches. Define ETL architecture integrating SAP, WMS, and POS systems into the data warehouse.

Guide Power BI and SSRS implementation aligning with analytics and reporting requirements.

Perform architecture reviews, ensure alignment to NFRs (scalability, resilience, performance).

Ensure DevSecOps best practices are baked into design decisions from day one.

Work closely with the project manager and client stakeholders for alignment on priorities, trade-offs, and design evolution.

Support QA, Security Audit, and Go-Live phases with technical governance. Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of IT experience, with 35+ years in architecture roles across enterprise applications

Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tooling Hands-on experience in:

SQL Server (HA, performance tuning)

Microservices and API gateways

Identity & Access Management (ADFS, SAML, RBAC)

Data pipelines (ETL/ELT, SSIS, CDC)

Familiarity with mobile (native Android), web (Blazor), and .NET Core 9 development patterns

Strong knowledge of DevSecOps and secure platform design

Excellent stakeholder management, technical communication, and decision-making skills