NET Core + Azure Architect

Salary: £90,000 – £100,000 per year.

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for an experienced .NET Core + Azure Architect to design and implement scalable, high-performing cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in .NET Core 6 and above, C#, and Azure services, with a strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture. This role requires hands-on development, architectural guidance, and co£llaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using .NET Core 6 and above
• Design and implement RESTful APIs using best practises
• Implement Entity Framework or Dapper for efficient database interactions
• Apply SOLID principles, design patterns, and OOP concepts to software development
• Utilise dependency injection for efficient and maintainable code
• Develop and optimise microservices-based solutions with event-driven architecture
• Implement unit tests using Xunit or Nunit to ensure application reliability
• Design and manage Azure cloud infrastructure using Azure Services such as Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, etc
• Work with MS SQL Server, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity
• Collaborate with development teams, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders to define technical solutions
• Stay updated with the latest Azure and .NET Core advancements and best practises

Person Specifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3+ years in an architectural role
• Proficiency in .NET Core 6 and above and C#
• Strong expertise in REST API development
• Experience with Entity Framework (EF) Core or Dapper
• Deep understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and OOPS
• Knowledge of dependency injection and IoC containers
• Experience in microservices architecture and event-driven systems
• Strong knowledge of unit testing frameworks such as Xunit or Nunit
• Hands-on experience with Azure Services like Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, etc
• Strong expertise in MS SQL Server including database design, indexing, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practises

Desirable Experience:

• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerised applications
• Knowledge of GraphQL, gRPC, or other modern API technologies
• Exposure to NoSQL databases like Cosmos DB or MongoDB
• Experience with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.