Software Architect (.NET) (GovTech)

TL;DR

Software Architect (.NET): Transforming legacy monolithic .NET Framework system into modern cloud-native microservices platform on .NET 8 and AWS with an accent on scalability, reliability, security, and cost efficiency. Focus on defining architectural roadmap, establishing standards, leading technology selection, and mentoring multiple engineering teams.

Location: 100% Remote (Bogota/Colombia; team based in Latin America)

Company

Leading nearshore staff augmentation provider headquartered in New York with 600+ tech professionals based in Latin America partnering with U.S. companies on digital transformation projects.

What you will do

• Define and own end-to-end modernization roadmap from .NET Framework to .NET 8 microservices on AWS.
• Establish enterprise-wide architecture principles, standards, design patterns, and lead technology selection.
• Architect scalable, reliable, secure solutions and introduce modern engineering practices including AI tools.
• Lead Architecture Review Boards and partner with product/executive leadership to align tech strategy with business goals.
• Provide guidance to 2–4 engineering teams, mentor Tech Leads/Senior Engineers, and collaborate with DevOps/SRE.
• Communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• 8+ years in .NET development, including 3+ years as Software Architect or Principal Engineer.
• Mastery of .NET 8+, C#, ASP.NET Core, distributed systems, and performance tuning.
• Proven experience with cloud-native architectures on AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, SQS/SNS, API Gateway, IAM).
• Strong data architecture (SQL Server, caching, event streaming) and front-end integration (Angular).
• Track record establishing standards, mentoring seniors, leading complex initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% remote work with autonomy to manage time focusing on results.
• Highly competitive USD compensation.
• Paid time off for well-being and recharge.
• Work with top U.S. companies on high-impact projects.
• Culture prioritizing work-life balance, engagement activities, and multicultural teams across 25+ countries.
• Collaborate with seasoned senior experts.