About the Role

We are seeking a System Architect to join our Technology & Solutions team and lead the modernization of our mortgage underwriting applications. Reporting directly to the AVP, Technology & Solutions, you will be embedded in 1–2 dedicated Agile development pods, owning the architecture and roadmap for specific lines of business.

What You’ll Do

• Own the architecture, design, and modernization roadmap for assigned mortgage underwriting applications.

• Lead the migration from VB6 desktop apps to Microsoft Blazor UI web applications, integrating APIs, gateways, and Azure cloud services.

• Create Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), UML diagrams, ERDs, and modernization roadmaps (MVP → target state).

• Drive codebase unification across lines of business while accommodating unique LOB requirements.

• Partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Tech Leads, Developers, QA, BA, DevOps, and Automation Testers to deliver modernization milestones.

• Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and libraries, providing Proof of Concept (PoC) solutions where needed.

• Ensure architectural standards, design patterns, and clean architecture principles are followed.

• Present architectural decisions and roadmaps to executives, cutting through ambiguity to provide clear direction.

• Collaborate with other architects to align with enterprise strategies and application frameworks.

• Bring awareness of emerging technologies, including AI/AI agents, for potential integration into underwriting processes.

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What We’re Looking For

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• 5+ years as a Senior .NET Developer / Technical Lead with architectural responsibilities, or 2+ years as a System/Application Architect.

• Strong expertise in C#, .NET Framework/Core, Blazor, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure architecture and deployment.

• Strong SQL Server skills, including database design and optimization.

• Solid understanding of UML, ERD, design patterns, clean architecture, microservices, and REST API design.

• Proven experience in modernizing legacy applications into modern web/cloud solutions.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present to executives and collaborate across teams.

• High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate competing priorities.

Nice-to-Have

• Certifications in .NET and/or Microsoft Azure.

• Financial services or mortgage underwriting industry experience.

• Awareness of AI/AI agent integration into business applications.

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.