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KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Technology Architecture to join our Global Advisory team which is part of KPMG International organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced architectural frameworks using .Net technologies, ensuring scalability, high performance, and adherence to standards
• Utilize .Net Core, C#, Microservices, Serverless architecture, and design patterns to build robust applications, applying dependency injection and other modern design paradigms
• Design and deploy cloud-native applications using Azure; enhance distributed systems with technologies like Orleans, ensuring fault tolerance and robustness
• Integrate generative AI technologies using tools like AutoGen, Azure Cognitive Services, and Semantic Kernel to improve application functionality and user experience
• Craft and implement secure RESTful APIs; collaborate with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment and operational management
• Manage a team of developers through mentoring and code reviews; collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and other engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery and continuous learning

Qualifications:

• Minimum eight years of recent Technology Architecture experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience
• Proven expert experience in .Net Core and C# development and familiarity with frameworks and libraries within the .Net ecosystem, extensive knowledge of architectural principles and design patterns, strong experience with cloud services, particularly Azure
• Expertise in performance tuning and optimization and experience with distributed systems and actor-based programming models; knowledge of integrating generative AI technologies and tools and proficiency in designing RESTful APIs
• Solid understanding of security principles and best practices; hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Demonstrate leadership skills and experience mentoring developers

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

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KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

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