<p>We are looking for a skilled Software Architect to join our team in Cleveland, OH. This role focuses on designing and implementing robust integration solutions using Microsoft Azure, .NET technologies, and AI-enabled tools. As a hands-on technical leader, you will be responsible for crafting scalable architectures while actively contributing to development and troubleshooting efforts. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and build innovative solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design and deploy cloud-native integration architectures utilizing Microsoft Azure services.</p><p>• Develop and maintain APIs, event processors, and integration services using .NET technologies.</p><p>• Create event-driven integrations leveraging Azure Service Bus, Event Hub, and related tools.</p><p>• Diagnose and resolve complex issues within production integration pipelines and distributed systems.</p><p>• Implement reliability strategies, including retries, idempotency, and message validation.</p><p>• Enhance system observability and monitoring to ensure operational efficiency.</p><p>• Utilize AI-assisted tools to improve development speed, debugging processes, and integration analysis.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with platform, data, security, and application teams to ensure seamless integration.</p><p>• Optimize CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to streamline deployment processes.</p><p>• Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership to engineering teams.</p>

• Proficiency in C#, .NET, and .NET Core technologies.<br>• Hands-on experience with Azure services, including Functions, Service Bus, Event Hub, and Event Grid.<br>• Strong knowledge of REST API design, microservices, and event-driven architectures.<br>• Familiarity with data transformation techniques and distributed systems.<br>• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.<br>• Ability to leverage AI-assisted tools for development and troubleshooting.<br>• At least 8–10 years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in enterprise integration.<br>• Proven ability to support and troubleshoot cloud-based distributed systems effectively.

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