.NET Architect

Freelance .NET Architect - Lead the Tech Behind Europe’s Energy Transition.

We’re hiring for a standout freelance opportunity with a leading European energy infrastructure operator. Step into a technical leadership role that directly supports the modernisation of critical systems powering Europe’s green energy shift.

Logistics:

• Position: Freelance .NET Architect
• Duration: 12-Month Contract (with yearly extensions)
• Location: Hybrid – 2 days onsite a week
• Languages: English (French or Dutch required)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Day Rate: € (Competitive & Negotiable)

Core Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead architect across multiple development teams working on high-impact .NET applications.
• Drive modernisation of legacy systems, guiding the migration to .NET 8 (and eventually .NET 10).
• Shape future-ready architecture strategies targeting Kubernetes adoption within 2 years.
• Coach experienced full-stack .NET teams and support complex issue resolution and scalable solution design.
• Collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams, coordinate sprint planning, and align architecture vision with product and business goals.
• Facilitate architectural workshops, technical deep-dives, and mentoring sessions.

Tech Stack You'll Influence:

• .NET 8 / .NET Framework 4.x
• C#, WPF, and Blazor (a plus)
• SQL / MongoDB
• RabbitMQ, Hangfire
• Clean Architecture, NServiceBus → Dapr
• Kubernetes (target)

What You Bring:

• 4+ years of experience as a .NET Architect working in complex, enterprise environments.
• Strong coaching, communication, and leadership capabilities across multiple dev teams.
• Expertise in clean architecture, microservices, and scalable backend ecosystems.
• Ability to challenge technical and product decisions constructively and translate complex topics to non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands-on, structured, and pragmatic approach to architecture and technical problem-solving.
• EU work authorisation or relevant permits (mandatory for non-EU consultants based in Belgium).

Bonus Points For:

• Experience modernising legacy desktop applications (WPF)
• Background in energy, infrastructure, or industrial domains
• Passion for sustainable tech and digital transformation at scale

Why This Mission?

You’ll join a pioneering digital mission with real-world impact - contributing to smarter, greener infrastructure in Belgium and across Europe. Expect a collaborative, multicultural environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and personal well-being.

This is more than just architecture - it’s your chance to help shape the future of energy.

Interested? Let’s talk. Reach out to explore how this role could be your next high-impact freelance engagement.