Tech Lead (.Net)

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive the development and modernization of high-performance, scalable web applications. This role will lead architectural design, mentor engineers, and spearhead the migration of legacy systems into modern .NET 8+ environments while embracing AI-assisted development practices. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of scalable web applications using ASP.NET Core / .NET 8+ Define and implement modern architectural patterns (e.g., CQRS, Mediator, Vertical Slice Architecture) Drive migration of legacy .NET Framework systems to modern, cross-platform .NET environments Develop high-performance backend services and APIs with strong focus on scalability and reliability Provide hands-on leadership by contributing to critical components and core architecture (40–50% coding) Mentor and guide developers, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and system design Establish and enforce code quality standards through code reviews and automated tools Leverage AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve development efficiency and team productivity Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, DevOps, and infrastructure Requirements Strong expertise in C#, .NET Core / .NET 8+, ASP.NET Core Web APIs Proven experience in designing scalable and maintainable system architectures Hands-on experience with design patterns such as CQRS, Mediator, and clean architecture principles Strong experience with databases such as Oracle (preferred) or SQL Server Proficiency in Entity Framework Core and micro-ORM tools like Dapper Solid experience in unit and integration testing (e.g., xUnit, NSubstitute, FluentAssertions) Experience in migrating legacy applications to modern architectures Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and practices Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex technical challenges Good communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions Good to Have Experience with Azure Cloud services (e.g., AKS, ACR, Application Insights) Knowledge of containerization tools such as Docker Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Familiarity with event-driven architecture and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, Azure Service Bus) Exposure to distributed systems and microservices architecture