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.