Software Architect (.NET/C#)

Software Architect (.NET/C#)
Full-Time job
Portland, OR
We’re seeking a seasoned Software Architect to provide strategic architectural and technical leadership to our software engineering teams delivering market-leading products. This role is a key partner to both the Engineering Manager and Product Manager and plays a vital role in shaping technical direction, evaluating new technologies, and ensuring alignment with our long-term architectural roadmap.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in .NET/C#, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and a passion for mentoring and enabling high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product managers and engineering leadership to understand business goals, technical challenges, and project requirements.
• Provide architecture and design guidance to engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
• Offer hands-on mentorship to feature teams to promote adherence to best practices, development standards, and technical vision.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new tools and technologies that improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Align implementation strategies with broader platform and architectural goals.
• Actively explore emerging technologies and recommend those with high impact potential for the business and engineering teams.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and early-stage design efforts—including whiteboarding, prototyping, and pairing when necessary.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience as a developer or software architect working with .NET/C# in enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise in .NET/C#, SQL Server, Azure, and scalable web application development.
• Strong experience with Git and modern version control workflows.
• Fluency in software design and architectural patterns with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Full stack knowledge including microservices, containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), message queues, cloud-native design, and modern front-end UI frameworks.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor complex technical content for diverse audiences.
• Comfortable leading both small and large group discussions and technical presentations.
• Passionate about learning, collaboration, and experimenting with new approaches and technologies.
• Self-directed with strong time management skills and a results-driven mindset.

This is a unique opportunity to influence technical direction, collaborate with brilliant minds, and help shape the future of innovative software products. If you’re a hands-on architect with a builder’s mindset and a strong foundation in .NET technologies, we’d love to talk to you.

WE ARE NOT ABLE TO SPONSING VISA's AT THIS TIME. Applicants must be US Citizens or Green Card holders.