Dot Net Application Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: .Net Application Architect
Job Code: PA 806704
Client: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)
Location: Harrisburg, PA (100% Onsite)
Duration: Until 07/03/2027

Position Overview
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is seeking an experienced Application Architect to design, modernize, and lead enterprise application architecture across Microsoft and Java-based platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in .NET, SQL Server, enterprise architecture, GitHub Copilot, Azure, API security, and legacy modernization , while driving secure, scalable, and maintainable application solutions in a regulated environment.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of Software Engineering experience 
• 4+ years as an Application/Solution Architect on enterprise .NET & SQL Server projects 
• Expert in C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, Web API
• Modern .NET practices ( Clean Architecture, Dependency Injection, Minimal APIs, Async/Await ) 
• Advanced SQL Server , T-SQL optimization, indexing, execution plans, Always On Availability Groups 
• Daily professional experience with GitHub Copilot
• Experience with Legacy System Modernization
• Secure SDLC, Entra ID , Managed Identities, API Security 
• Enterprise Governance and Architecture 
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills 
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent 

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (or equivalent certification) 
• IBM FileNet / Business Automation Workflow (BAW) 
• Public Sector, Utilities, or Regulated Industry experience 
• Cloud-native Application Modernization 
• DevSecOps & CI/CD 

Key Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable enterprise applications using C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, Web API, and SQL Server . 
• Architect enterprise application, API, database, and integration solutions. 
• Design advanced SQL Server data models, performance optimization, and HA/DR strategies. 
• Lead enterprise legacy modernization and cloud-native transformation initiatives. 
• Drive adoption of GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted development, code reviews, documentation, and testing. 
• Establish enterprise architecture standards, coding standards, and reusable design patterns. 
• Design secure APIs, identity management, and enterprise governance using Entra ID and Zero Trust principles. 
• Develop CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and automated deployment strategies. 
• Produce architecture documentation, technical specifications, and mentor development teams. 
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic architecture recommendations. 

Primary Skills
Application Architecture, C#, ASP.NET Core, .NET, Entity Framework Core, Web API, SQL Server, T-SQL, Clean Architecture, GitHub Copilot, Azure, Entra ID, API Security, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Legacy Modernization, IBM FileNet, Business Automation Workflow (BAW), Enterprise Architecture, Cloud-Native Applications, Software Engineering, Public Sector, Utilities, Zero Trust Security, Technical Leadership.