Director - Software Architect

Sagility combines industry-leading technology and transformation-driven BPM services with decades of healthcare domain expertise to help clients draw closer to their members. The company optimizes the entire member/patient experience through service offerings for clinical, case management, member engagement, provider solutions, payment integrity, claims cost containment, and analytics. Sagility has more than 25,000 employees across 5 countries. We’re seeking a forward-thinking Software Architect to lead the design and development of a scalable, cloud-native .NET application hosted in Microsoft Azure. This role blends deep technical expertise with strategic vision—guiding a talented development team, exploring emerging technologies, and aligning software architecture with business goals. You’ll champion best practices, mentor developers, and ensure delivery of high-quality, secure, and performant solutions **Job title:** Director - Software Architect **Job Description:** **Key Responsibilities** * **.NET & Azure Architecture** Design and evolve robust, scalable, and maintainable software architectures using .NET technologies and Azure services (e.g., App Services, Azure Container Apps, Azure SQL, Key Vault, etc.). * **Technical Leadership** Provide hands-on technical guidance across the full development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices in coding, testing, deployment, and DevOps. * **Cloud-Native Design** Architect solutions optimized for Azure, leveraging platform capabilities for scalability, security, and cost-efficiency. * **Innovation & Exploration** Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks—especially within the Microsoft ecosystem—to enhance system capabilities and address evolving business needs. * **Solution Strategy** Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, balancing innovation with practicality. * **Team Mentorship** Foster a culture of growth and collaboration by mentoring developers, encouraging knowledge sharing, and supporting career development. * **Code Quality & Review** Conduct detailed code reviews to uphold high standards of quality, maintainability, and security. Provide actionable feedback and promote continuous improvement. * **Problem Solving & Risk Management** Identify architectural risks and performance bottlenecks early. Propose and implement creative, scalable solutions to complex technical challenges.  **Qualifications** **Technical Expertise** * Proven experience designing and building enterprise-grade applications using **.NET Core / .NET 6** * Strong proficiency in **C#**, **ASP.NET, .Net Aspire**, **WPF**, and **Entity Framework** * Deep understanding of **Azure services**, including: * Azure App Services * Azure Container Apps * Azure Functions * Azure SQL Database * Azure Key Vault * Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions * Azure Storage and Networking fundamentals * Experience with **microservices architecture**, **RESTful APIs**, and **WebSocket’s** * Familiarity with **CI/CD pipelines**, **infrastructure as code** (e.g., Bicep, ARM templates, Terraform), and **containerization** (Docker, Kubernetes) **Architectural & Strategic Thinking** * Demonstrated ability to design scalable, secure, and maintainable software architectures * Experience conducting architectural reviews and producing technical documentation * Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions **Leadership & Collaboration** * Prior experience mentoring developers and leading technical teams * Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Ability to foster a collaborative, transparent, and inclusive team culture **Education & Certifications (optional but valuable)** * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field * Microsoft certifications such as: * Azure Solutions Architect Expert * Azure Developer Associate * .NET Developer certifications **Location:** BangaloreIndia