Architect, Backend Cloud Platform

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The Full Stack is a senior hands-on technical role for candidates with 8–10 years of experience in enterprise application development, solution architecture and Azure cloud engineering. The role requires 60–70% involvement in coding activities, with strong ownership of C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, React JS, RESTful APIs, SQL Server, Entity Framework, microservices and cloud-native application development on Microsoft Azure.

• Design and implement scalable, secure and cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure.

• Define high-level and low-level designs for .NET applications, APIs, microservices and integrations.

• Architect Azure-based solutions using services such as App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault, API Management and Service Bus.

• Ensure reliability, scalability, security, performance, observability and cost optimisation across application architecture.

• Have experience in web application development like React JS , Angular etc.

• 8–10 years of experience in software engineering with strong hands-on .NET development and Azure cloud application experience.

• 60–70% involvement in coding activity using C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core / modern .NET, REST APIs and related backend technologies.

• Hands-on experience with React JS, SQL Server, Entity Framework, microservices architecture, CI/CD and production-grade deployments.

• Deep knowledge of Azure Cloud is mandatory; exposure to AI code assistance tools such as GitHub Copilot is preferred.

• Strong fundamentals in C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core / modern .NET, OOP and software design principles.

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure services including App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault, API Management, Service Bus, Azure Monitor and Application Insights.

• Experience with SQL Server, Entity Framework / Entity Framework Core, database design, query optimisation and transactional systems.

• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs with clear contracts, versioning, security and documentation standards.

• Working knowledge of React JS for frontend application development and backend integration.

• Proficiency in microservices architecture, distributed systems, design patterns and scalable application design.

• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar platforms.

• Familiarity with observability, secure coding, automated testing, static code analysis and production support practices.

• Strong analytical mindset, architecture thinking, and hands-on problem-solving ability.

• Clear communication and collaboration skills across engineering, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders.

• High attention to detail with a passion for code quality, maintainability and secure delivery.

• Ability to work independently while technically leading a cross-functional Agile team.

• Willingness to learn new technologies, frameworks, Azure services and IoT / enterprise domain concepts.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

• Build, review and maintain CI/CD pipelines for .NET and React JS applications.

• Support automated deployments, blue-green / canary release patterns and environment governance.

• Collaborate on infrastructure as code using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform.

• Use containerisation concepts such as Docker and Kubernetes where applicable for cloud-native workloads.

• Support automation using PowerShell, C#, Python or scripting tools as required.

• Monitor and troubleshoot applications using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, logs, metrics and traces.

· Implement secure coding practices, authentication, authorisation, secrets management and data protection controls.

· Use Azure Key Vault, Managed Identity, Microsoft Entra ID and secure configuration practices where applicable.

· Align application design with security, compliance, reliability and cloud governance expectations.

· Support responsible use of AI-assisted development tools with quality checks, code reviews and secure engineering guardrails.

• Participate in sprint ceremonies, technical planning, estimation, and delivery of quality reporting.

• Support story grooming, solutioning, impact analysis and technical risk identification at sprint level.

• Provide progress updates, technical risks, dependency insights, and quality metrics to team stakeholders.

· Mentor developers on .NET, React JS, Azure, API design, microservices and engineering best practices.

· Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, QA, DevOps, security and architecture stakeholders.

· Provide technical leadership, code review guidance and architecture recommendations for scalable delivery.

• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service, event-driven architecture and message-based integrations.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID, OAuth / OpenID Connect, Azure API Management and enterprise identity patterns.

• Professional certifications such as Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or DevOps Engineer Expert.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.