Freelance Azure/.NET Software Architect

Summary: The Freelance Azure/.NET Software Architect role requires a Finnish-speaking professional to architect cloud-native applications using Azure and modern .NET technologies. The position involves defining system architectures, mentoring development teams, and driving the adoption of DevOps practices. The candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions while ensuring high-quality standards through code and architecture reviews.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect end-to-end cloud-native applications using Azure services and modern .NET technologies (.NET 6/7+).
• Define scalable, secure, and high-performance system architectures.
• Work with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams on software engineering best practices.
• Lead code and architecture reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
• Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and DevOps principles (Azure DevOps, Bicep/Terraform).

Key Skills:

• 5+ years of software development experience, with 2+ years in an architecture role.
• Strong expertise in Azure PaaS services (App Services, Functions, Service Bus, CosmosDB, etc.).
• Deep experience in C# and the modern .NET stack (.NET Core, ASP.NET Core).
• Solid understanding of microservices, event-driven architecture, and RESTful API design.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent Finnish speaking skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: Finland

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT