Associate Architect - Software Development (.NET)

Quantiphi; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantiphi in Bengaluru, India seeks an Associate Architect for Software Development (.NET) with 7-12 years of experience to lead software architecture for enterprise-grade applications. The role requires strong expertise in microservices, distributed systems, and design patterns, with hands-on capability across Java/Spring, .NET Core/Framework, and Node.js.

You will mentor mid-level developers, drive architecture decisions, and collaborate with DevOps, QA, and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years designing enterprise-scale applications and microservices
• 7+ years with architecture leadership and distributed systems
• Expertise in multiple tech stacks and ability to guide teams
• Advanced REST API design, versioning, GraphQL, service contracts
• Experience with scalable system design, caching, load balancing and performance

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solutions for complex client requirements across multiple stacks
• Define technical standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines
• Conduct architecture reviews ensuring adherence to design principles
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams and design decisions
• Mentor and guide Java, .NET, and Node.js teams
• Lead architecture discussions and client-facing reviews
• Contribute technically during critical project phases
• Collaborate with clients to understand business constraints and translate to tech solutions
• Ensure performance, security, and scalability requirements are met
• Provide hands-on contribution to key components and POCs
• Drive tech innovation and adoption of emerging technologies
• Support cross-team knowledge sharing and alignment
• Participate in technical interviews and hiring decisions
• Present architectural proposals to client stakeholders
• Contribute to pre-sales solution design

Skills

Software architecture

Tech stack leadership

Design patterns & principles

API design

System design

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD

Job description

Role: Associate Architect - Software Development (.NET)

Experience Required: 7-12 Years

Must-Have Skills

• Software Architecture: 7+ years with proven experience in designing enterprise-level applications, microservices architecture, and distributed systems


• Technology Stack Leadership: Deep expertise in at least 2 of: Java/Spring ecosystem, .NET Core/Framework, Node.js with ability to guide others


• Design Patterns & Principles: Mastery of architectural patterns (CQRS, Event Sourcing, Saga), SOLID principles, Domain-Driven Design (DDD)


• API Design: Advanced REST API design, API versioning strategies, GraphQL, service contracts, and integration patterns


• System Design: Experience with scalable system design, load balancing, caching strategies, and performance optimization

Technical Leadership:

• Team Mentoring: Proven experience guiding and mentoring mid-level developers (4-6 years experience)


• Technical Decision Making: Ability to evaluate technologies, frameworks, and make strategic technical decisions


• Cross-functional Collaboration: Experience working with DevOps, QA, and business stakeholders


• Containerization & Orchestration: Advanced Docker and Kubernetes experience for production deployments


• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP)


• DevOps Integration: Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, monitoring and observability

Good-to-Have Skills

Advanced Architectural Patterns:

• Database Architecture: Polyglot persistence, database sharding, CQRS implementation


• Security Architecture: OAuth 2.0/OIDC, Zero Trust, security by design principles


• Performance Engineering: APM tools, performance testing, capacity planning

Business & Client Engagement:

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions


• Experience presenting technical solutions to Client


• Technical estimation, capacity planning, risk assessment

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solutions for complex client requirements across multiple technology stacks


• Define technical standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines


• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure compliance with design principles


• Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and design decisions


• Mentor and guide development teams including Java, .NET, and Node.js developers


• Lead technical discussions and facilitate architecture decision making sessions


• Provide technical leadership during critical project phases


• Collaborate with clients to understand business requirements and constraints


• Ensure delivered solutions meet performance, security, and scalability requirements


• Hands-on contribution to critical technical components and proof-of-concepts


• Drive technical innovation and adoption of emerging technologies


• Ensure cross-team knowledge sharing and technical alignment


• Conduct technical interviews and participate in hiring decisions


• Present technical solutions and architecture proposals to client stakeholders


• Participate in pre-sales activities and solution designing

Qualifications

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


• 7+ years of progressive software development and architecture experience


• Proven track record of designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with business acumen


• Excellent communication and presentation skills


• Experience working in service-based organizations with diverse client portfolios


• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple client engagements