We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Application Architect to lead the modernization of enterprise applications into scalable, resilient, and cloud-ready platforms using the Microsoft technology stack. This role focuses on end-to-end architecture ownership, modernization strategy, and governance, going beyond delivery to ensure long-term platform sustainability. The architect will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, internal engineering teams, and external vendors to define and drive the technical vision. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on .NET expertise, strong understanding of modern architectural patterns, and proven experience in modernizing legacy systems into contemporary architectures, while acting as a technical authority across programs.Key Responsibilities:• Architecture & Modernization Leadership • Own the end-to-end modernization strategy for legacy enterprise applications.  • Define target architecture, reference patterns, and modernization roadmaps for .NET-based systems.  • Lead transformation from monolithic architectures to modular, service-oriented, and cloud-ready designs.  • Evaluate technical debt and drive structured refactoring and re-architecture initiatives.  • Establish reusable architecture patterns and standards across applications. Hands-on Technical Contribution:• Remain hands-on with .NET (Framework and .NET 9/10) codebases for critical components.