Job Details

Overview

Job Title: .NET Enterprise Architect

Location: Remote - US or Canada preferred

Working Hours: Central Time Zone

Type: Independent Contract (Contractor / Non-Employee)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: $60-$80/hr USD / $80-$110/hr CAD

We are seeking a highly experienced .NET Enterprise Architect to lead enterprise-wide architecture, integration strategy, and digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in .NET technologies, API-led connectivity, along with a strong background in designing scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprise architecture strategy aligned with business objectives and IT roadmap
• Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end integration solutions using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
• Architect scalable and secure solutions leveraging .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core, Web APIs)
• Design and implement API-led connectivity frameworks (System, Process, Experience APIs)
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into architecture blueprints and solution designs
• Establish integration patterns, best practices, and reusable frameworks
• Provide technical leadership across microservices, cloud-native applications, and distributed systems
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and data privacy standards
• Mentor development teams and conduct architecture reviews and code quality assessments
• Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation strategies
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and tools for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Core Technologies – Strong expertise in .NET Framework / .NET Core / ASP.NET Core
• RESTful APIs and Web Services knowledge
• Microservices architecture understanding
• Cloud & DevOps – Experience with Azure / AWS / GCP; proficiency in CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions); Docker, Kubernetes (AKS/EKS)
• Architecture & Design – Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF preferred); design patterns, system scalability, performance tuning; event-driven architecture (Kafka, Service Bus, etc.)
• Database & Data – SQL Server / NoSQL databases; data integration and ETL concepts

Nice to Have

• Experience in supporting digital banking environments built on Backbase
• Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
• Knowledge of security frameworks (OAuth2, JWT, SSO, IAM)
• Exposure to AI/ML integrations or modern data platforms
• Certifications in MuleSoft, Azure, or AWS
• MuleSoft & Integration – Hands-on experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform (CloudHub / Runtime Fabric)
• API-led connectivity architecture and related technologies (RAML/OAS, DataWeave, API Gateway)
• Integration patterns and messaging systems

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills
• Ability to drive architectural decisions across cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Pay Range

USD $60.00 - USD $80.00 /Hr.