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Job DescriptionJob Title: Technical Architect / Technical Lead in .NET, SQL Server (on-premise), and Kubernetes (on-prem).Location: Pune, IndiaWork Mode: Work From Office (5 Days)**Company: ZywaveZywave is looking for an experienced Technical Architect / Technical Lead to drive the modernization, scalability, and technical excellence. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with modern architecture practices and possess deep expertise in .NET, SQL Server (on-premise), and Kubernetes (on-prem).Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Design- Define and own the technical architecture using modern, scalable, and secure design principles. - Architect solutions using .NET technologies and design high-performing backend systems. - Design and manage SQL Server (on-premise) data models, indexing, optimization, and database performance strategies. - Architect containerized solutions using Kubernetes (on-premise) ensuring high availability, scalability, and reliability.Technical Leadership- Lead, mentor, and guide development teams in solution design, coding standards, and best practices. - Review architecture proposals, designs, and code to ensure technical alignment and maintainability. - Work closely with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and QA to ensure end-to-end technical quality.Hands-On Development- Contribute to key modules and complex components using .NET and modern backend engineering approaches. - Drive modernization initiatives, refactoring legacy components into modern microservices-based architecture.Operations & Performance- Collaborate with DevOps teams for CI/CD setups, automated deployments, monitoring, and observability. - Troubleshoot production issues to identify root causes and guide sustainable long-term solutions. - Ensure the platform meets performance, scalability, and security benchmarks.Collaboration- Work with cross-functional teams to align architecture with business requirements and roadmap priorities. - Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose relevant modernization efforts.Qualifications- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. - 10–15 years of software engineering experience, with at least 4+ years in an architect or technical lead role. - Strong expertise in .NET / .NET Core, enterprise backend architecture, and API design. - Deep hands-on experience with SQL Server (on-premise) including performance optimization and database design. - Proven experience implementing, deploying, and managing Kubernetes (on-premise) clusters. - Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices, containerization, and cloud-native principles (even if on-prem). - Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and monitoring tools. - Excellent communication, leadership, and technical decision-making skills.Must-Have Skills- .NET / .NET Core - SQL Server (On-Premise) - Kubernetes (On-Premise)Good-to-Have Skills- AI / Prompt Engineering - Microservices architecture - API security (OAuth/JWT) - Docker / Containerization - Message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ) - Cloud exposure (AWS/Azure) – even if hybrid with on-prem - Experience modernizing legacy applications