Software Architect (.Net Core)

• *Software Architect (.NET Core) \| Ahmedabad, Gujarat \| Work from Office**

• *Experience:** 7\+ years

• *Education:** Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

• *About Vagaro**

Vagaro is a global leader in cloud\-based business management software for the salon, spa, beauty, fitness, and wellness industries. Our product\-led platform helps businesses manage scheduling, payments, marketing, and operations in one place.

• *Job Summary**

We are looking for a hands\-on .NET Core Backend Architect to design and own the architecture of scalable, high\-performance backend systems and RESTful APIs. You will set technical direction, lead the modernization of legacy .NET Framework applications, and mentor engineers on a product used at scale.

• *Key Responsibilities**

• Design and own scalable backend architecture using .NET Core / .NET 8\+.
• Define API standards, versioning, and contracts for high\-performance RESTful APIs.
• Design microservices and distributed systems that are secure, reliable, and fault\-tolerant.
• Lead the migration of legacy .NET Framework applications to modern .NET.
• Optimize application performance, concurrency, memory usage, and database operations.
• Define caching, messaging, and event\-driven architecture strategies.
• Conduct architecture and code reviews, set engineering standards, and mentor developers.

• *Required Skills**

• Strong C\# and .NET 8\+ expertise: CLR, garbage collection, async/await, multithreading, and thread pool management.
• Deep understanding of HTTP/1\.1, HTTP/2, HTTP/3, TCP, TLS, connection pooling, and API internals.
• Proven experience designing microservices and distributed systems.
• Expertise in SQL Server and MongoDB: schema design, indexing, and query optimization.
• Solid grasp of SOLID principles, design patterns, Clean Architecture, and dependency injection.
• Experience with Redis and a message broker (Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ, or Kafka) in event\-driven systems.
• Strong API security knowledge: OAuth 2\.0, JWT, OpenID Connect, and OWASP practices.
• Experience with Saga pattern, idempotency, retries, and distributed transactions.
• Strong troubleshooting, system design, and technical leadership skills.

• *Good to Have**

• Azure services (Functions, Service Bus), Docker, and Kubernetes.
• OpenTelemetry, distributed tracing, and Application Insights.
• gRPC, GraphQL, and WebSockets.
• PCI DSS and payment integration experience.
• Experience modernizing large\-scale enterprise applications.

• *Why Join Us**

• 5\-day work week with a flexible schedule
• 15 paid leaves \+ 11 holidays, with leave encashment
• Comprehensive family medical insurance and maternity benefits
• Annual bonus and recognition programs
• Learning resources, tech sessions, Fun Fridays, and cultural events

Shape the architecture and direction of a product used at scale. If you want ownership, influence, and room to grow, apply now and let's build something great together.