.NET Architect

We’re looking for a freelance .NET Architect to join a leading European energy infrastructure company driving the transition to a sustainable and reliable electricity system.You’ll take a technical leadership role within a key asset management portfolio, guiding experienced .NET teams to design and deliver complex, high-performance applications. This is ideal for a senior .NET professional who enjoys hands-on architecture, mentoring, and shaping scalable solutions in a mission-critical environment.LogisticsPosition: Freelance .NET ArchitectDuration: 12-month contract (extension likely)Day Rate: €(Competitive & Negotiable)Location: Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid - 2 days onsite / 3 days remote)Start Date: ASAPCore ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership for multiple .NET teams within the Asset domain.Design and maintain target architectures for WPF and MAUI-based applications.Oversee mobile (.NET MAUI/iOS) development, including background services (geolocation, geofencing).Support and challenge developers on architecture and design decisions.Lead technical sessions with developers and architects to align on solutions.Collaborate with Product Owners and Tech Leads to ensure technical feasibility and architectural consistency.Maintain software quality, scalability, and maintainability across products.Essential Skills & Experience4+ years’ experience as a .NET Architect or Technical Lead.Expertise in C#, .NET, and microservices-based architecture.Practical experience with:WPF / .NET MAUI (including iOS build & deployment)SQL / MongoDBRabbitMQ, Hangfire, Dapr, Clean ArchitectureExcellent communication and analytical skills.Experience leading Full Stack .NET teams in Agile/Scrum.Fluent in English, with good knowledge of Dutch or French.Soft SkillsClear communicator who can translate technical topics for non-technical audiences.Strong team leadership and coordination abilities.Structured, analytical, and proactive in managing priorities.Keen to explore new technologies and share insights.Why Join? You’ll play a central role in one of Europe’s most impactful energy transformation projects - building the digital backbone of a greener, smarter power system.If you’re a hands-on .NET Architect who thrives in technically challenging environments and wants to contribute to Europe’s sustainable energy future, we’d love to hear from you.