.Net Architect / PMO at Nexus Cognitive

ABOUT NEXUS At Nexus, we help organizations turn complex data into clear, actionable insight — so the hard work behind artificial intelligence, analytics, and cloud infrastructure doesn’t slow innovation down… it accelerates it. We’re a team of builders, problem-solvers, and collaborators who believe in moving fast, learning continuously, and doing great work together. Our role is to handle the heavy lifting of modern data platforms, governance, and cloud transformation so our clients can focus on making confident, strategic decisions that move their businesses forward. We’re proud of the culture we’re building across the U.S. and India — one rooted in curiosity, ownership, collaboration, and care — and we’re excited to keep growing with people who want to do meaningful work alongside genuinely great teammates. We are seeking a seasoned .NET Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-grade applications while serving as a trusted technical advisor to our clients. This dual-track role blends deep technical expertise in the Microsoft .NET ecosystem with the client engagement, stakeholder management, and project governance skills of an experienced PMO leader. You will bridge the gap between business objectives and technical execution, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and delivered on time. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Technical Leadership • Define, document, and own end-to-end solution architecture for complex .NET-based applications and integrations. • Establish architectural standards, patterns, and best practices across development teams. • Lead technical design reviews, code reviews, and architecture governance forums. • Evaluate and recommend technology choices including cloud platforms (Azure), frameworks, and third-party services. • Ensure non-functional requirements — performance, security, scalability, and resilience — are embedded in every design. Client Engagement & Advisory • Act as the primary technical point of contact for enterprise clients throughout the engagement lifecycle. • Lead discovery workshops, requirements sessions, and solution presentations with C-suite and technical stakeholders. • Translate complex technical concepts into clear business value narratives for non-technical audiences. • Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying expansion opportunities and driving satisfaction. • Produce and present architecture roadmaps, solution proposals, and executive briefing materials. PMO & Delivery Governance • Partner with Project Managers and PMO leads to define project scope, milestones, resource plans, and risk registers. • Provide architecture-level estimates and input into project scheduling and budgeting. • Oversee technical workstreams, unblocking teams and resolving cross-functional dependencies. • Maintain delivery accountability through steering committee reporting and executive status updates. • Champion Agile/SAFe delivery practices while ensuring architectural integrity is preserved throughout sprints. Team Development • Mentor and coach senior developers and lead engineers, elevating team-wide technical capability. • Conduct architectural onboarding for new team members on complex programs. • Collaborate with hiring managers on technical screening and skills assessment. Required Qualifications • 10+ years of software development experience, with at least 5 years in a solutions architect role. • Deep expertise in the .NET ecosystem: C#, ASP.NET [Upgrade to PRO to see link] Core, Web API, Entity Framework Core, .NET 6/8. • Proven experience architecting cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Service Bus, Azure SQL, API Management). • Strong command of microservices, event-driven architecture, CQRS, and DDD patterns. • Demonstrated experience in client-facing roles — presenting to and influencing executive stakeholders. • Hands-on familiarity with PMO disciplines: project governance, risk management, delivery reporting, and change control. • Experience with CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) and DevSecOps practices. • Proficiency in API design (REST, GraphQL) and integration patterns (ESB, messaging, event streaming). • Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce high-quality technical and business documentation. Preferred Qualifications • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or equivalent. • PMP, PRINCE2, or SAFe certification. • Experience with data architecture, BI solutions, or AI/ML integration on Azure (Synapse, Cognitive Services, OpenAI). • Familiarity with Identity & Access Management (Azure AD B2C, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect). • Background in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government) and associated compliance requirements. • Prior consulting or professional services experience. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT NEXUS At Nexus, we value people who want to grow — and support each other while doing so. You can expect: - A collaborative team culture built on curiosity and respect - Challenging work where your contributions clearly matter - A leadership team that invests in learning and development - The opportunity to work at the intersection of cloud, data, and AI innovation READY TO APPLY? If this role sounds like a great fit — or even close to one — we’d love to hear from you. We know that no candidate checks every single box, and we’re excited to meet people who bring curiosity, talent, and a desire to build meaningful work together.