Job Title: Senior Architect (SAR1) Job Code: OH 797484 Client: State of Ohio – Department of Public Safety (DPS) Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid) Duration: Contract through 06/30/2026

Hybrid role – onsite every 3rd day in Columbus, OH

Job Overview: The State of Ohio DPS is seeking a Senior Architect to design, develop, and implement scalable, enterprise-level applications and systems. The candidate will work in an Agile environment and collaborate with architects, developers, and project managers to deliver highly reliable and modern solutions. This role focuses on advanced Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms, and modern architecture practices including microservices and DevOps.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement scalable application architecture and infrastructure

Lead development efforts using modern Microsoft technologies and frameworks

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment

Guide adoption of microservices, containers, and cloud-based solutions

Support DevOps practices including release management and build pipelines

Review code, enforce standards, and ensure best practices

Perform data modeling, system integration, and deployment planning

Research and recommend new technologies and architectural improvements

Balance technical standards with team flexibility and autonomy

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of experience as an Architect with strong development background

15+ years of experience in .NET development (ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core)

Strong expertise in C# (C-Sharp)

10+ years of experience with TFS, Azure DevOps, or Git

10+ years of experience working in Agile environments

10+ years of experience with SQL Server databases

5+ years of experience in cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS)

5+ years of experience with REST APIs

Experience with Git branching, release management, and build servers

Experience with Microservices, Blazor, SignalR, and MAUI

Experience with event-driven architectures

Soft Skills:

Strong communication and leadership skills

Ability to collaborate and influence across teams

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Ability to manage priorities, timelines, and deliverables

Excellent documentation and organizational skills

Primary Skills / Keywords: .NET, C#, ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, Azure, AWS, REST APIs, SQL Server, Azure DevOps, Git, Microservices, Blazor, SignalR, MAUI, Event-Driven Architecture, Agile, DevOps

Flexible work from home options available.