Senior Solutions .Net / Azure Architect

About Careington:   

Careington is a solutions-oriented company. An established leader, we have been a trailblazer in the field of discount health care since 1979. Over the years, our mission has remained the same — to create discount health programs that are marketable to the employer, profitable to the provider and economical for the member. In response to a growing demand for our products and services in recent years, our growth means that we continuously strive to recruit innovators to join our fast-paced, forward-thinking team. 

We are based in Frisco, TX and employ prospective candidates who live within 60 miles from our HQ office. There will be times where travel into our office will be required based on company needs and events where attendance is required. If you are looking for a great company culture filled with rewarding career advancement opportunities, this is the place for you. 

As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in driving the design, development, and implementation of innovative cloud-based solutions using Azure and .NET technologies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, propose technical solutions, and ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications: 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field required, Masters degree preferred

• 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years of experience in software architecture and 3 years in cloud-based solutions.

• Strong proficiency in .NET development, including C# and ASP.NET

• Deep understanding of Azure services and cloud architecture principles

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, containerization)

Preferred:

• Certifications in Azure (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) or .NET (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate)

• Experience with server less computing (e.g., Azure Functions) and microservices architecture

• Knowledge of data engineering and analytics tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics)

EXPECTED WORK AND PERFORMANCE

• Technical Leadership:

  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards

  • Evaluate and recommend appropriate Azure services and .NET technologies to meet project requirements

  • Design and develop scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based architectures

  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality

• Solution Architecture:

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements.

  • Develop comprehensive solution architectures, including data flow diagrams, component diagrams, and deployment models.

  • Assess the feasibility and impact of proposed solutions, considering factors such as cost, performance, and scalability.

• Azure Expertise:

  • Leverage deep knowledge of Azure services (e.g., Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases, Analytics) to design and implement cloud-native solutions

  • Optimize cloud deployments for performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure features and best practices

• Application development and maintenance:

  • Responsible as Agile Architect in Agile Scrum team for an ongoing Azure/.NET-based application platform

  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure code quality and adherence to architectural guidelines

  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Azure/.NET applications

• Project Management:

  • Contribute to project planning, estimation, and execution

  • Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or issues

  • Ensure timely delivery of project deliverables