Principal Engineer/Solutions Architect (.NET & Cloud Architecture)

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  • Philippines
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
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We are seeking a Principal Engineer / Solutions Architect with deep experience in architecting scalable enterprise systems, leading technical decisions, and shaping architecture strategy using .NET, Azure, and modern cloud‑native design practices. This role involves both hands-on .NET development (30–40%) and leading enterprise architecture and solution design (60–70%).Duties and Responsibilities:● Lead Solution Architect on enterprise web applications● Act as technical authority on .NET and Azure architecture● Mentor and unblock mid-level and junior developers● Serve as a trusted technical voice in client conversations● Own code quality, performance, security, and deployment standards● Deliver production-ready systems, not just write code● Design scalable web application architectures using .NET (ASP.NET Core)● Lead full-stack delivery across backend, frontend, and infrastructure● Model data and optimise performance using Entity Framework / EF Core● Review code and enforcing engineering standards● Diagnose and resolve complex production issues● Design CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows● Ensure applications are secure, maintainable, and cloud-ready● Translate business requirements into clean technical solutions● Communicate clearly with clients when requiredRequirementsBackend:
  • Deep expertise in C#, ASP.NET Core, and the modern .NET ecosystem
  • Strong mastery of Entity Framework / EF Core (performance tuning, migrations, modelling)
  • RESTful API design and distributed systems patterns
  • Strong SQL knowledge and database optimisation
Frontend:
  • Capability in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, or similar)
  • Understanding of component-driven UI architecture
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with UX designers
Cloud & DevOps:
  • Production experience in Microsoft Azure
  • CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar)
  • Infrastructure awareness (App Services, containers, networking, security)
  • Monitoring, logging, and production diagnostics
Behavioural Competencies
  • Operates in the top 5% of engineers
  • Outcome-focused — solves problems, not just tickets
  • Works autonomously without supervision
  • Mentors and unblocks other developers, raising the technical standard of the team
  • Communicates clearly and confidently in fluent English
  • Comfortable speaking directly with clients when required
  • Calm under pressure in production environments
  • Takes full ownership of technical outcomes and complex system delivery

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