Team Lead

Job Title: Team Lead (Dotnet)Experience Required: 12 to 18 yearsJob Type: Full-time/ContractLocation: RemoteJob Summary:We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Lead (.NET) with 12 - 18 years of hands-on development and leadership experience to drive end-to-end technical delivery across enterprise-grade applications. In this role, you will lead a team of engineers, provide architectural guidance, own technical decision-making, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the Microsoft technology stack, strong system design expertise, and proven experience in mentoring teams while managing project priorities.Key Responsibilities:1 - Technical Leadership & Architecture- Lead design, architecture, and development of complex backend systems using C#, .NET/.NET Core, Web APIs, Microservices, and SQL Server.- Drive end-to-end technical strategy, solution architecture, and code quality across the team.- Define and enforce best practices in coding, design patterns, system security, testing, and performance optimization.- Review high-level and low-level designs, ensuring scalable, reliable, and maintainable solutions.- Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and technologies aligned with business needs.2 - Team Management & Mentorship- Manage and mentor a team of engineers (junior to senior levels), ensuring continuous skill development.- Provide technical direction, conduct code reviews, and oversee day-to-day engineering delivery.- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture with emphasis on ownership, accountability, and technical excellence.3 - Stakeholder Management- Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable technical plans.- Communicate project progress, risks, and dependencies to internal and external stakeholders.- Work directly with clients during requirement discussions, solution walkthroughs, and technical clarifications.4 - Development, Delivery & Quality- Oversee the development lifecycle - design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.- Ensure high-quality delivery through continuous integration, automated testing, and robust documentation.- Perform root cause analysis for production issues and drive long-term preventive solutions.- Ensure performance, scalability, and security standards are met.5 - Support & Maintenance- Guide the team in troubleshooting complex issues, optimizing performance, and ensuring platform stability.- Monitor application health and proactively address performance bottlenecks.- Support release planning, deployment coordination, and post-production validation.Required Knowledge & Experience:- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.- 12 - 18 years of experience in backend development using C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, and related technologies.- Strong expertise in REST API development, microservice architecture, and cloud-hosted solutions (Azure/AWS preferred).- Deep understanding of SQL Server, query optimization, and data modeling.- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), automated testing, and DevOps practices.- Solid understanding of system architecture, distributed systems, security principles, and scalable application design.- Proven experience in leading 6 - 12 member engineering teams.- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing experience.- Ability to work in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teams.- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on ownership and delivery.What We Offer:- Competitive compensation package.- A supportive, knowledge-sharing engineering culture.- Opportunities to learn and grow in a fast-paced, innovative environment.- Exposure to cutting-edge projects and technologies.