Senior Software Architect (.NET)

OpsGuru a Carbon60 Company

OpsGuru is a global engineering and consulting group that helps organizations accelerate digital transformation and modernization through cutting-edge technology deep engineering expertise and outcome-driven solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Architect to join our professional services delivery this role you will bridge the gap between complex business requirements and technical implementation.

You will act as a trusted advisor to our clients leading the design and delivery of diverse solutions ranging from greenfield development to the migration of legacy systems into modern cloud-native architectures. While your core focus will be the Microsoft stack (.NET) as a consultant you must possess the technical versatility to adapt to diverse client environments and mixed-technology ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design Strategy

• Lead the architectural vision for complex software systems ensuring designs are scalable resilient and aligned with business goals.
• Design and advocate for modern architectural patterns specifically Domain-Driven Design (DDD) CQRS Event-Sourcing and Event-Driven Architecture.
• Evaluate and select appropriate data stores utilizing both relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) paradigms to transition applications from traditional RDBMS (SQL Server MySQL Oracle) to modern fit-for-purpose targets (PostgreSQL DynamoDB MongoDB Redis etc.) where appropriate.

Modernization & Migration

• Drive application modernization initiatives taking ownership of migrating Framework (4.x) applications to 8 environments.
• Decompose monolithic applications into service-oriented or microservice-based architectures.
• Refactor and re-architect systems to leverage cloud-native services (Containers Serverless/Functions) rather than simple lift and shift strategies.

Consulting & Technical Leadership

• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary technical contact for clients translating complex technical concepts including ROI and cost-benefit analysis into clear business value for non-technical stakeholders.
• Well-Architected Solutions: Design and review systems against all core architectural pillars (Security Reliability Performance Operational Excellence and Cost Optimization) to ensure holistic quality.
• Discovery & Roadmapping: Lead discovery sessions to define technical backlogs estimate effort and identify risks early in the engagement.
• Team Leadership: Mentor senior engineers enforce code quality standards and conduct architectural reviews.

Requirements

Mandatory Technical Experience

• Core Expertise: Senior-level experience in C# . Extensive experience in both legacy ( .NET Framework 4.x) and stack ( 6/8).
• Architecture Patterns: Deep practical experience implementing Microservices Domain-Driven Design (DDD) CQRS and Event-Sourcing.
• Cloud Native: Strong experience designing for public cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP) including containerization (Kubernetes/AKS/EKS) and Serverless functions.
• Database Expertise: Extensive experience with Relational (SQL Server PostgreSQL Oracle) and proficiency with at least one NoSQL platform (CosmosDB DynamoDB MongoDB Redis).
• AI & Developer Productivity: Proficiency using AI-assisted development tools (Cursor Claude Code GitHub Copilot) to accelerate code generation refactoring and testing
• Ecosystem Versatility: Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new languages and frameworks outside of the Microsoft ecosystem when client needs dictate. A polyglot mindset is essential.

Mandatory Consulting Skills

• Consulting DNA: Proven experience working in a professional services or consulting environment. You must be comfortable managing client expectations navigating ambiguity and delivering outcomes within scope and budget.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal written and presentation skills (English). You must be able to lead design discussions and defend architectural decisions to C-level executives and engineering teams alike.
• Delivery Focus: Ability to plan and lead large-scale projects including critical cutover and rollback events.

Nice to Have

• Additional Language Proficiency: While C# is primary experience with other stacks is highly valued:
  • Java: (Spring Play etc.)
  • NodeJS/TypeScript: (Express NestJS etc.)
  • Python: (Django Flask etc.)
• Big Data & Data Engineering: Exposure to large-scale data processing and storage ecosystems (Apache Spark Databricks Snowflake Kafka or Hadoop).
• Front-End Awareness: Understanding of modern SPA frameworks (React Angular Vue) to effectively design API contracts.
• Certifications: Solutions Architect certifications in Azure or AWS.

Benefits

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive compensation package (CAD 170K-200K / year)
• Retirement Savings Matching Program (RRSP)
• Partnership with Perkopolis Discounts

Flexibility & Time Off

• Remote first work environment
• Flexible work hours & location
• Paid parental leave options

Health & Wellness

• Employer-paid health & dental premiums
• GreenShield Counselling Mental Health
• $500 in Health Care Spending Account annually

Growth & Development

• Training reimbursement (e.g courses on Udemy Coursera a-cloud-guru etc.)
• Peer recognition rewards

At OpsGuru a Carbon60 Company we encourage employees to bring their whole authentic selves to work. By sharing and embracing unique backgrounds experiences and perspectives we learn from each other innovate and create a dynamic environment where we can be and achieve our best.

Were dedicated to ensuring each member feels a sense of belonging safety and respect. At OpsGuru your unique voice is heard and embraced and you meaningfully contribute to decision-making and the organizations growth.

OpsGuru is committed to an equitable employee experience opportunity and support.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in this exciting opportunity. Only candidates that meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

Required Experience:

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