07/20/2026 updated
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100 % availableSoftware Architect & Tech Lead (Azure/.NET)
Hengelo, Netherlands
Germany +2
MSc Software Architecture & Design (in progress) - Munster Technological Universityinfo: Germany, Belgium, Netherlands
ASP.NETMicrosoft AzureC Sharp (Programming Language)DevOpsSolution ArchitectureTest-Driven Development (TDD).NET CoreEvent-driven ArchitectureInfrastructure as Code (IaC)BackendEvent Driven ArchitectureKubernetesApi DesignDomain Driven DesignMicroservices
Cloud-Native Architecture on Microsoft Azure
Design and delivery of cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure, including Infrastructure as Code, Cloud Governance, Cost Optimization, and Platform Engineering. Extensive use of Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, Logic Apps, App Services, Kubernetes, Docker, and Azure DevOps.
.NET Backend Development
Strong background in .NET and ASP.NET Core development, including Web API design, EF Core, RabbitMQ, and WCF. Proficiency in C# and application of modern engineering practices such as Test-Driven Development and CI/CD.
Solution Architecture & Domain-Driven Design
Definition and governance of solution architectures applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, Event Sourcing, Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices, and Modular Monoliths. Creation of Architectural Decision Records and quality attribute management.
Technical Leadership & Team Coaching
Technical decision making, engineering leadership, team coaching, stakeholder management, architecture reviews, and agile delivery across multiple cross-functional teams.
Frontend Development
Development of frontend applications using React, Angular, AngularJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Data & Database Management
Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, Cosmos DB, MongoDB, and Azure Storage Accounts for data management in cloud and on-premise environments.
DevOps & Engineering Practices
Application of Test-Driven Development, Trunk-Based Development, Vertical Slice Architecture, and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
Security & Identity Integration
Implementation of secure authentication and authorization mechanisms using modern standards such as OpenID Connect and RBAC for external and internal users.
Additional Programming Languages
Knowledge of Java, Python, C++, and C as additional programming languages beyond the primary .NET stack.
Design and delivery of cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure, including Infrastructure as Code, Cloud Governance, Cost Optimization, and Platform Engineering. Extensive use of Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, Logic Apps, App Services, Kubernetes, Docker, and Azure DevOps.
.NET Backend Development
Strong background in .NET and ASP.NET Core development, including Web API design, EF Core, RabbitMQ, and WCF. Proficiency in C# and application of modern engineering practices such as Test-Driven Development and CI/CD.
Solution Architecture & Domain-Driven Design
Definition and governance of solution architectures applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, Event Sourcing, Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices, and Modular Monoliths. Creation of Architectural Decision Records and quality attribute management.
Technical Leadership & Team Coaching
Technical decision making, engineering leadership, team coaching, stakeholder management, architecture reviews, and agile delivery across multiple cross-functional teams.
Frontend Development
Development of frontend applications using React, Angular, AngularJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Data & Database Management
Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, Cosmos DB, MongoDB, and Azure Storage Accounts for data management in cloud and on-premise environments.
DevOps & Engineering Practices
Application of Test-Driven Development, Trunk-Based Development, Vertical Slice Architecture, and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
Security & Identity Integration
Implementation of secure authentication and authorization mechanisms using modern standards such as OpenID Connect and RBAC for external and internal users.
Additional Programming Languages
Knowledge of Java, Python, C++, and C as additional programming languages beyond the primary .NET stack.
Experience
Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2022
Languages
EnglishNative speakerDutchNative speakerRussianNative speaker
Project history
Responsible for the architecture, technical leadership, and implementation of a cloud-native pension declaration platform serving external customers. Defined and governed the solution architecture, led technical design and implementation, provided technical leadership and coaching, drove security and identity integration initiatives, and collaborated with stakeholders. Technologies: Azure, .NET 8, ASP.NET Core, React, TypeScript, OpenID Connect, Redis, Oracle, Azure DevOps, EF Core.
Led the architecture and delivery of an AI-powered sports assistant platform integrating custom hardware devices, cloud infrastructure, machine learning capabilities, and web applications. Designed end-to-end solution architecture, defined Azure cloud infrastructure and deployment strategy, directed frontend and backend delivery, managed and coached the technical team. Technologies: Azure Functions, Logic Apps, App Services, Service Bus, Data Lake, Container Instances, .NET 8, Azure DevOps, EF Core.
Contributed to the modernization of communication services within the Benefits department by migrating legacy integration solutions towards modern API-based architectures. Designed and implemented REST-based service integrations, supported migration from WCF to modern APIs, mentored team members, and contributed to solution design and quality improvements. Technologies: .NET, ASP.NET Core, WCF, SQL Server, EF Core, Azure DevOps, SpecFlow.