Architect – Backend Cloud Platform

Job Description:

Position Overview

The Full Stack is a senior hands-on technical role for candidates with 8–10 years of experience in enterprise application development, solution architecture and Azure cloud engineering. The role requires 60–70% involvement in coding activities, with strong ownership of C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, React JS, RESTful APIs, SQL Server, Entity Framework, microservices and cloud-native application development on Microsoft Azure.

Experience Required

• 8–10 years of experience in software engineering with strong hands-on .NET development and Azure cloud application experience.

• 60–70% involvement in coding activity using C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core / modern .NET, REST APIs and related backend technologies.

• Hands-on experience with React JS, SQL Server, Entity Framework, microservices architecture, CI/CD and production-grade deployments.

• Deep knowledge of Azure Cloud is mandatory; exposure to AI code assistance tools such as GitHub Copilot is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Application Architecture & Azure Cloud

• Design and implement scalable, secure and cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure.

• Define high-level and low-level designs for .NET applications, APIs, microservices and integrations.

• Architect Azure-based solutions using services such as App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault, API Management and Service Bus.

• Ensure reliability, scalability, security, performance, observability and cost optimisation across application architecture.

• Have experience in web application development like React JS , Angular etc.

DevOps and Automation

• Build, review and maintain CI/CD pipelines for .NET and React JS applications.

• Support automated deployments, blue-green / canary release patterns and environment governance.

• Collaborate on infrastructure as code using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform.

• Use containerisation concepts such as Docker and Kubernetes where applicable for cloud-native workloads.

• Support automation using PowerShell, C#, Python or scripting tools as required.

• Monitor and troubleshoot applications using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, logs, metrics and traces.

Security & Compliance

·     Implement secure coding practices, authentication, authorisation, secrets management and data protection controls.

·     Use Azure Key Vault, Managed Identity, Microsoft Entra ID and secure configuration practices where applicable.

·     Align application design with security, compliance, reliability and cloud governance expectations.

·     Support responsible use of AI-assisted development tools with quality checks, code reviews and secure engineering guardrails.

Agile & Collaboration

• Participate in sprint ceremonies, technical planning, estimation, and delivery of quality reporting.

• Support story grooming, solutioning, impact analysis and technical risk identification at sprint level.

• Provide progress updates, technical risks, dependency insights, and quality metrics to team stakeholders.

Collaboration & Leadership

·     Mentor developers on .NET, React JS, Azure, API design, microservices and engineering best practices.

·     Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, QA, DevOps, security and architecture stakeholders.

·     Provide technical leadership, code review guidance and architecture recommendations for scalable delivery.

Skills & Technical Competencies

Must-Have Skills

• Strong fundamentals in C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core / modern .NET, OOP and software design principles.

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure services including App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault, API Management, Service Bus, Azure Monitor and Application Insights.

• Experience with SQL Server, Entity Framework / Entity Framework Core, database design, query optimisation and transactional systems.

• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs with clear contracts, versioning, security and documentation standards.

• Working knowledge of React JS for frontend application development and backend integration.

• Proficiency in microservices architecture, distributed systems, design patterns and scalable application design.

• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar platforms.

• Familiarity with observability, secure coding, automated testing, static code analysis and production support practices.

Good-to-Have

• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service, event-driven architecture and message-based integrations.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID, OAuth / OpenID Connect, Azure API Management and enterprise identity patterns.

• Professional certifications such as Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or DevOps Engineer Expert.

Behavioral & Soft Skills

• Strong analytical mindset, architecture thinking, and hands-on problem-solving ability.

• Clear communication and collaboration skills across engineering, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders.

• High attention to detail with a passion for code quality, maintainability and secure delivery.

• Ability to work independently while technically leading a cross-functional Agile team.

• Willingness to learn new technologies, frameworks, Azure services and IoT / enterprise domain concepts.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.