Software Architect (Azure / .NET)

About Stage Front

Stage Front is a technology leader in the event ticket sales industry, providing cutting-edge tools and services for end-to-end ticket lifecycle management. With over 40 years of industry expertise, we continue to develop innovative solutions that empower our users and drive the industry forward.

As we expand our team, we are seeking a Software Architect to help build the most advanced inventory management, pricing, and distribution platform in the market. Our platform integrates with major players such as StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats, as well as various POS systems and third-party service providers. Managing the flow of information between these systems presents an exciting challenge for the right engineer.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Software Architect (Azure / .NET) who combines strong hands-on development skills with the ability to design scalable solutions from scratch. You will code extensively while also leading architecture discussions, estimating cost and delivery timelines, and planning resource needs. This role requires a blend of business savvy, technical depth, and the ability to translate requirements into practical, cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own the design of new software solutions and system architectures, from concept through implementation.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable designs.
• Provide estimates for cost, time, and resource staffing for proposed solutions.
• Architect and implement APIs, microservices, event-driven systems, and webhooks in Azure.
• Design and optimize SQL Server schemas, queries, and data flows for high-volume environments.
• Build customer-facing web portals and dashboards with high usability and performance.
• Produce lightweight to medium-weight architecture documentation (e.g., diagrams, tradeoff analysis, design artifacts).
• Lead technical discussions, guiding developers on design decisions and best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers and executives to align technology with business objectives.
• Contribute directly as a hands-on coder in C#, .NET Core, SQL, and modern JavaScript frameworks.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3+ years in an architect or technical lead capacity.
• Expert in Microsoft stack: C#, ASP.NET Core, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, SQL Server.
• Strong experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, APIs, and webhooks.
• Proven track record designing and launching systems used by hundreds to thousands of users.
• Solid understanding of scalability, security, performance optimization, and maintainability in cloud systems.
• Experience estimating cost and effort for Azure-based architectures and technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex technical concepts for business stakeholders and provide clear direction to developers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience.

Preferred

• Experience with customer-facing SaaS applications, portals, and dashboards.
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring in Azure.
• Ticketing or marketplace industry experience (a plus, not a requirement).
• Ability to mentor and influence peers in engineering best practices.