Microsoft Application Architect

Randstad (Schweiz) AG; Riyadh; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Microsoft Application Architect to lead the design and implementation of innovative software solutions. This role demands a deep understanding of Microsoft technologies and architectural patterns to ensure seamless integration and high performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and guide developers while driving the adoption of best practices. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development with Microsoft technologies.
• 3+ years in an architect-level role designing enterprise-grade systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the architectural vision for enterprise applications.
• Provide hands-on leadership during solution design and development.

Skills

.NET Core

C#

Microservices

Object-Oriented Design Patterns

Cloud-Native Principles

DevOps Practices

CI/CD Pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Software Engineering

Tools

Azure

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Application Architect to lead the design and implementation of innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Microsoft technologies, architecture patterns, and best practices to ensure seamless integration and high performance.

Department: Software Architecture
Reports To: Chief of Solutions Architecture
Job Summary:
Microsoft Application Architect is an experienced architect with a strong
Microsoft stack background to lead the design, development, and evolution
of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software applications. The
architect has a deep understanding of various architectural styles, design
methodologies, and object-oriented design patterns. The Application
Architect will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, guide
developers, and ensure applications' technical integrity and alignment with
business goals. This role requires a strategic thinker who can translate
complex requirements into robust architectures, drive the adoption of best
practices, and provide hands-on technical leadership.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a
related field.
7+ years of experience in software development with the Microsoft
technology stack (e.g., .NET Core, ASP.NET, C#).
3+ years of experience in an architect-level or lead engineer role,
designing complex, enterprise-grade systems.
Technical Skills & Expertise:
Proficiency with architectural styles and patterns, including
Microservices, Hexagonal, Multi-Layered, Onion, and Event-Driven
Architecture.
Expertise in Object-Oriented Design Patterns (e.g., Decorator, Builder,
Abstract Factory) and design principles (SOLID, GRASP).
Strong familiarity with design methodologies, such as Responsibility-
Driven Design, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and API-First Design.
Experience designing cloud-ready applications and applying cloud-
native principles (external configuration, observability, resilience, etc.)
in Azure or other cloud platforms.
Deep understanding of software quality attributes (performance,
scalability, reliability, security, etc.) and strategies to achieve them.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure
as code (IaC) to streamline development and deployment.

Soft Skills:
Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively
collaborate with stakeholders and articulate architectural decisions.
Ability to mentor and guide development teams, foster knowledge
sharing, and promote engineering excellence.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break
down complex technical challenges into actionable steps.
Adaptability and a continuous learning mindset, keeping up with
emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
Responsibilities:
Architecture and Design:
Define and maintain the architectural vision and roadmap for
enterprise applications, ensuring solutions align with business
objectives and technical standards.
Select and apply appropriate architectural styles, patterns, and
frameworks to meet specific project requirements, such as using
Microservices for scalability or DDD for complex domains.
Technical Leadership & Guidance:
Provide hands-on leadership during solution design and development,
offering guidance on code structure, design patterns, and best
practices.
Review and approve architectural designs, high-level diagrams, and
technical specifications, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment
with established principles.
Mentor development teams, encouraging the adoption of SOLID,
GRASP, and other design principles to produce clean, maintainable
code.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and other
stakeholders to understand requirements, clarify objectives, and align
the architectural vision with business goals.
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and DevOps teams to ensure
the architecture meets performance, security, and operational
standards.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
Conduct POCs to validate new technologies, frameworks, and
architectural approaches before full-scale implementation.

Analyze results from POCs to assess feasibility, performance, and
alignment with organizational goals and provide recommendations for
adoption.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks to
enhance application performance, reduce operational costs, or
improve developer productivity.
Continuously improve the architectural blueprint, addressing
technical debt, legacy systems, and evolving business needs.
Support the organization’s move towards cloud-native and
microservices-based architectures, championing modern engineering
and operational best practices.