We are seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking System Architect with 7+ years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions using .NET 9+, C#, SQL Server, IIS, REST APIs, and Windows Server. The System Architect will be responsible for creating scalable, secure, and high-performance architecture that aligns with business and technical objectives. This role requires oversight of both software and hardware components to ensure system robustness and compliance with project constraints.

NOTE: CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE MANDATORY SKILLS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software/system architecture and development.
• Proven expertise in:
• .NET 9+, C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework
• SQL Server (complex queries, optimization, schema design)
• IIS (Internet Information Services) setup and management
• RESTful API design and integration
• Windows Server environments (deployment, maintenance, and security)
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, microservices architecture, and application lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of system security principles, compliance standards, and authentication/authorization mechanisms.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, especially in presenting architecture to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Must hold TOGAF Certification, Microsoft Solutions Architect Certified or equivalentPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) for hybrid or cloud-native deployments.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience in enterprise environments with complex integration needs.
  If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.
  At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges we’re on their short list. We’re looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws

• Design and implement end-to-end system architectures that meet functional and non-functional business requirements.
• Lead architecture planning sessions and define architectural standards and best practices.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, developers, and IT operations to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Architect solutions using .NET 9+, C#, and related Microsoft technology stack.
• Oversee configuration and deployment on Windows Server environments and manage IIS web server hosting.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for system integration and external communication.
• Guide the implementation of robust, scalable databases using SQL Server, including schema design, indexing strategies, and performance tuning.
• Ensure architecture decisions comply with project constraints such as budget, timeline, performance, and security.
• Conduct architecture reviews, system audits, and technology evaluations.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to development teams.
• Contribute to disaster recovery, business continuity, and system availability strategies.
• Document system architecture, processes, and integration points for internal use and compliance needs.