Overview Please note this position is based out of our Phoenix, AZ Support Office. We are seeking a Software Architect to join our development team. This role involves analyzing, designing, developing, and implementing software solutions that drive business innovation and transformation. The ideal candidate will have experience leading the architectural vision of .NET applications and cloud solutions within Azure, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable systems. As part of the team, you will influence key software decisions and collaborate closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders. Overview of Responsibilities Software Architecture & Design: Define and develop scalable, maintainable, and secure architecture for web, mobile, and desktop applications using the .NET platform. Design and specify the overall structure of software solutions, including core elements, system interactions, cloud integration, and dependencies. Establish architectural guidelines, technical standards, and best practices for Azure-based cloud solutions, focusing on scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Technical Leadership: Provide architectural leadership for development teams working on .NET Core, ASP.NET, C#, and other technologies. Contribute to the estimation process for software projects, including estimating resources, costs, and timelines for new or modified systems. Review, approve, and provide input on designs, prototypes, and final applications to ensure adherence to architectural standards. Application Development & Integration: Lead the design and implementation of custom applications, microservices, and APIs using .NET and Azure services. Leverage Azure PaaS (Platform as a Service), including Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, and Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines. Develop and manage cloud-native solutions, ensuring proper integration with existing systems and third-party applications. Implement best practices for testing, security, and performance optimization of applications on Azure. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with product team and IT stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Communicate architectural decisions, roadmaps, and long-term strategies to development teams, product teams and senior leadership. Provide technical support, training, and mentoring to development teams, writing clear and comprehensive documentation. Technology Strategy: Stay up to date on emerging Microsoft technologies, Azure advancements, and .NET ecosystem developments to continuously improve the software architecture. Develop and implement forward-thinking software strategies aligned with the company’s goals and technological direction, particularly in the cloud-native environment. Qualifications Experience: 8+ years of professional experience in software development and architecture, with a proven track record of designing and delivering complex solutions. Experience with Azure cloud architecture, including application modernization and cloud migration strategies. Advanced skills in one or more areas of software development such as cloud services, databases, or microservices architecture. Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or equivalent work experience Competencies & Skills: .NET Expertise: Mastery of C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, and experience building and maintaining enterprise-grade applications in the .NET ecosystem. Azure Knowledge: Extensive experience with Azure Cloud Services, including Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure Active Directory (AAD), and Microsoft Entra. DevOps: Familiarity with Azure DevOps tools for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, including Git and build/release pipelines. Microservices & APIs: Experience in designing microservices-based architecture and implementing APIs using REST, GraphQL, or gRPC. Cloud Security: Familiarity with Azure Security Center, Azure Key Vault, Azure Firewall, and Azure Policy to enforce security standards and ensure compliance. Performance Optimization: Ability to optimize .NET applications for performance and scalability, leveraging Azure Monitoring and Application Insights for diagnostics. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and debugging skills to resolve complex software and cloud infrastructure issues. Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills. Ability to mentor developers and work cross-functionally with other teams. Agile Development: Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, facilitating sprints, and working in a continuous improvement mindset. Reporting Structure: This role typically reports to the Director of Software Engineering. Benefits In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include: Competitive pay Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health Vacation accrual plan Opportunities for career growth 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts Flexible schedules Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match Company paid life insurance Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun! Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits: Bonus based on company and/or individual performance Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision Health Savings Account with company match Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care Company paid short-term disability coverage Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers Paid holidays Get Paid Every Day! Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday. You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/. Why Sprouts Grow with us! If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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