Senior Architect / .NET / Finance / Chicago

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end web applications using .NET 8 (C#), Entity Framework Core, SQL Server, and React / TypeScript
• Implement and consume RESTful APIs and integrate them with front-end components
• Collaborate on system architecture and solution design, including database schema, domain modeling, and middleware design
• Apply object-oriented design principles to ensure code is modular, testable, and maintainable
• Build responsive, performant React UIs using modern tools (hooks, Redux, React Query, etc.)
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile development cycles
• Work closely with business stakeholders to ensure technical solutions align with strategic objectives and deliver measurable value

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in C# and Microsoft .NET platform (ASP.NET Core preferred)
• Solid understanding of SQL Server, including stored procedures, indexing, and query optimization
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and integrating external services
• Proficiency in React and modern front-end build ecosystems (TypeScript, Vite, or Webpack)
• Knowledge of object-oriented design and domain-driven design (DDD) principles
• Experience working in containerized environments (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, or similar version control and build systems
• Working experience in asset management, private equity, hedge funds, or related investment management environments
• Prior exposure to private markets or fund operations data models strongly preferred
• Experience with Kafka or other event streaming/message queue systems
• Understanding of identity and access management (OAuth, OIDC, SSO)
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) or back-office integrations
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux-based environments for deployment, scripting, and system maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Skills

• .NET 8 (C#)
• Entity Framework Core
• SQL Server
• React / TypeScript
• RESTful APIs
• Containerization (Docker)
• CI/CD pipelines
• Git, Azure DevOps, or similar version control and build systems
• Object-oriented design
• Domain-driven design (DDD)
• Identity and access management (OAuth, OIDC, SSO)
• Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Unix/Linux-based environments

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• PTO and Paid Holidays