Lead Dotnet Developer

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Software Engineer specializing in .NET Core to join our dynamic engineering team. This role is a critical blend of technical leadership, hands-on development, and team mentorship. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in .NET Core development, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to lead and inspire a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and robust solutions.

What you will be doing:

• Technical Leadership & Development:

• Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of scalable, high performance.

and secure applications using .NET Core and related technologies.

• Act as a subject matter expert for .NET Core, providing technical guidance and

mentorship to team members.

• Drive architectural decisions and ensure adherence to best practices in software design,

coding standards, and security.

• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability.

• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other stakeholders to understand

requirements and translate them into technical specifications and actionable plans.

• Identify and implement opportunities for performance optimization, scalability

improvements, and technical debt reduction.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends and recommend their

adoption where beneficial.

• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across various environments.

• Contribute significantly to hands-on coding and feature development.

Team Handling & People Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and highperforming

environment.

• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and regular feedback to team members to

support their professional growth and development.

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other agile ceremonies.

• Assist in setting individual and team goals, conducting performance reviews, and

identifying training needs.

• Delegate tasks effectively and ensure equitable distribution of workload within the

team.

• Act as a point of escalation for technical and team-related issues.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and innovation within

the team.

• Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members.

Required Technical Capabilities:

• 7 to 9 years of professional experience in software development, with at least 4+ years

of hands-on experience specifically with .NET Core (ASP.NET Core, C#).

• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design

patterns.

• Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and microservices using .NET Core.

• Extensive experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL)

and ORMs (e.g., Entity Framework Core).

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and deploying .NET Core

applications.

• Solid understanding of front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ideally a

modern JavaScript framework like React, Angular, or Vue.js) for full-stack

considerations.

• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., xUnit, NUnit, MSTest) and writing

comprehensive tests.

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub).

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.

• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

• Experience with caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Memcached) is a plus.

• Understanding of message queues/brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka, Azure Service Bus) is

a plus.

• Required Team Handling & People Management Skills:

• Proven experience leading and mentoring a team of software engineers (ideally 2+ years

in a lead or senior-level role with direct reports/mentorship responsibilities).

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate

complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport, motivate, and resolve

conflicts within a team.

• Demonstrated ability to delegate effectively and empower team members.

• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a focus on practical solutions.

• Ability to provide constructive feedback and foster a positive learning environment.

• Empathy and a genuine interest in the growth and well-being of team members.