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

Philippines
Contract
Full-time

25 days ago

Job Description: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 requiredRequirements:Backend:

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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