The PA PUC seeks an Application Architect with deep .NETand SQL Server expertise to design and modernize PUC applications and provide enterprise solution architecture across Microsoft and Java-based platforms,ensuring secure, scalable, maintainable and reusable application solutions.This role leads the adoption of AI-augmented development: advanced GitHub Copilot usage across teams while accelerating delivery while upholding security, WCAG accessibility, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

* Architect secure, scalable .NET (C#/ASP.NETCore) applications and SQL Server solutions using clean architecture, DDD, and performance optimization patterns.

* Develop enterprise solution architectures that span multiple applications, services, APIs, databases and integration platforms while ensuring long-term maintainability and scalability.

* Design data models, advanced T-SQL (stored procedures, indexing, partitioning, Query Store tuning), and HA/DR strategies for high-volume transactional systems.

* Define integration strategies for enterprise systems including REST APIs, messaging authentication, and data exchange between Microsoft, IBM and third-party platforms.

* Drive adoption of GitHub Copilot for .NET development), including custom instructions, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted refactoring and automated code reviews, documentation and testing.

* Produce architecture diagrams, and technical specs; lead design reviews; mentor teams on .NET patterns and Copilot best practices.

* Establish architecture standards, coding standards, reusable design patterns, and technical best practices across development teams.

* Ensure solutions meet Commonwealth IT security policies, WCAG 2.2 accessibility, PII protection, and zero-trust principles in a regulated utility environment.

* Lead the application modernization technical design efforts to migrate legacy PUC applications into cloud native applications.

* Develop modernization roadmaps, evaluate technical debt and recommend phased migration strategies.

* Design and implement modern software delivery practices including source control strategies, branching models, CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, environment management and DevSecOps practices.

* Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks and commercial software products to provide recommendations aligned with the PUC’s long-term technology strategy.

* Provide technical leadership during project planning, estimation, POC’s and architecture review sessions.

Requirements

Software engineering - 8 Years

Application/Solution Architect on enterprise .NET and SQL Server projects in complex environments. - 4 Years

Expert-level C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, Web API, and modern .NET practices (clean architecture, minimal APIs, DI, async/await pattern.

Advanced SQL Server: complex T-SQL optimization, execution plans, indexing strategies, security (RLS, DDM), and Always On availability groups.

Daily professional experience with GitHub Copilot for .NET/C# development, including advanced configuration and team enablement.

Proven hands-on experience converted data from legacy systems to modernization application data models.

Strong secure SDLC, Entra ID/managed identities, API security, and enterprise governance experience; excellent communication and stakeholder skills.

Public sector, utilities, or regulated industry experience with strict compliance and accessibility mandates. 

Familiarity with legacy modernization, IBM FileNet/BAW; Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certifications.

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• PTO