.NET Software Architect

Company descriptionPublicis Sapient is a digital business transformation company that helps organizations create sustainable business value through strategy, product, experience, engineering, and data. We partner with clients to modernize platforms, accelerate innovation, and deliver measurable business outcomes.As a Manager of Engineering, you will serve as a senior technology leader responsible for modernizing enterprise integration ecosystems, driving engineering excellence, and delivering scalable cloud-native solutions. You will combine deep technical expertise with architectural leadership to solve complex business challenges across diverse systems and domains.You will lead the design and evolution of enterprise integration platforms, guide modernization programs, and champion the adoption of AI-enabled engineering capabilities that improve developer productivity and business outcomes. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in ambiguity, influences engineering direction across teams, and is passionate about building innovative, scalable, and sustainable technology solutionsOverviewYour ImpactLead the modernization and evolution of enterprise integration platforms, driving technology strategy, architecture decisions, and engineering best practices. , Own the design and implementation of scalable, resilient, API-first, and event-driven architectures supporting enterprise-scale business capabilities. Drive large-scale transformation initiatives including system modernization, repository migrations, architectural assessments, and technical debt reduction programs. Establish engineering standards across software development, CI/CD, automated testing, observability, security, reliability, and operational excellence. Design and implement AI-enabled engineering solutions that improve developer productivity, streamline workflows, and accelerate software delivery. Leverage Model Context Protocol (MCP), agentic AI frameworks, tool-calling capabilities, and enterprise knowledge sources to create practical business solutions. Partner with architects, product leaders, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to translate business objectives into scalable technology solutions.Provide technical leadership across multiple workstreams, proactively identifying risks, driving resolution strategies, and ensuring successful delivery outcomes. Mentor engineers, facilitate architecture and design reviews, and foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and engineering excellence. Act as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders, balancing strategic objectives with technical sustainability and long-term maintainability.QualificationsSkills & Experience10+ years of professional software engineering experience delivering enterprise-scale applications, integration platforms, distributed systems, and modernization programs.Strong hands-on expertise in C#,.NET, and modern software engineering practices. Deep experience with microservices architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), API-first architecture, and event-driven systems. Proven track record designing and implementing cloud-native applications and modern deployment architectures. Experience leading modernization initiatives, technical debt remediation programs, and enterprise architecture transformations. Strong understanding of CI/CD, containerization, observability, security, scalability, and platform operations. Practical experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into enterprise workflows and software development processes. Knowledge of prompt engineering, token optimization, AI-assisted development, agentic AI concepts, and MCP ecosystems. Experience partnering with business stakeholders and leading technical discussions involving architecture, risks, delivery trade-offs, and long-term technology strategy. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities in global, cross-functional environments. Experience with at least one modern front-end framework such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.Set Yourself Apart WithExperience owning enterprise integration strategies and technology roadmaps across multiple business domains. Expertise designing highly scalable distributed systems in complex enterprise environments. Experience implementing AI-enabled development platforms, custom AI skills, enterprise copilots, or agentic solutions. Demonstrated success establishing engineering governance, driving architectural standards, and influencing technology direction across teams. Proven ability to mentor senior engineers and cultivate high-performing engineering teams. Experience operating in consulting, digital transformation, or complex enterprise delivery environments. Strong business acumen with the ability to align technology investments to measurable business outcomesAdditional informationAn inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.Competitive compensation and benefits package.Flexibility to support work-life balance.Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.Wellness program and employee assistance.As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io