About the role
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.
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