Lead Software Engineer, .NET

• Own monolith-to-microservices modernization end-to-end, from legacy analysis through production release
• Maintain visibility into pipeline status and delivery risks
• Partner with Product and Architecture to review specifications, map legacy dependencies, and create achievable estimates
• Guide architectural decisions across .NET Core services, SQL/NoSQL databases, and frontend integrations
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex backend, data migration, and production incident issues
• Improve day-to-day team processes through Jira task tracking, accurate estimation, and QA collaboration
• Run regular 1-on-1s tied to career goals
• Drive feedback and process changes to improve team performance and engagement

Requirements

• Solid .NET engineering background with deep expertise in C#, .NET 8, and ASP.NET Core
• Deep understanding of web application architecture, REST APIs, microservices pattern, and message brokers (RabbitMQ)
• Database design experience with PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, and Redis
• Practical experience with legacy system modernization, monorepo-to-microservices refactoring, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Ability to act as the technical escalation point for complex implementation, data migration, or performance issues
• Proven experience managing engineering teams, including 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and objective evaluations
• Strong delivery management track record, including Jira task tracking, process discipline, and predictable releases
• Experience reviewing business specifications, assessing technical feasibility, and providing high-level estimates
• Experience partnering with PM and Product to align engineering output with product goals

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in .NET engineering, particularly with C#, .NET 8, and ASP.NET Core, while effectively managing engineering teams and driving modernization initiatives. Proficient in web application architecture, microservices, and database design, ensuring alignment between technical execution and product goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• C#
• .NET 8
• ASP.NET Core
• Microservices Architecture
• Jira Task Tracking

Hard Skills

• Legacy System Modernization
• Database Design
• REST APIs
• Message Brokers
• Data Migration

Soft Skills

• Team Management
• Performance Reviews
• Feedback Facilitation

Industry Keywords

• Monolith-to-Microservices
• Technical Escalation
• Delivery Management
• Process Discipline
• Product Alignment

Tools & Technologies

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• PostgreSQL
• MS SQL Server
• Redis