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Zenith

Lead Dotnet Developer

Zenith, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Job Role: Technical Lead Engineer (.NET) Location: CHICAGO, IL (HYBRID) Tue/wed & Thursday Experience: 10+ years Duration: 6+ Months Role Overview: Technical Lead (Contract-to-Hire) Split: 50% Technical Leadership / 50% Hands-on Development Front-end: React (latest version 18 preferred) Back-end: .NET Core (targeting .NET 8) Cloud: Azure (open to AWS experience) CI/CD pipelines are already in place Supporting internally developed commercial applications Feature-based releases on 2-week sprints Legacy application refactoring in progress (React + .NET Core modernization) Implementation and integration work across 3 product lines (mostly minor enhancements and tweaks) Leadership and Mentorship: Lead and mentor a team of engineers in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise software applications using REACT, MVC and .NET Core/.NET framework. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the team. Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies and evaluate their potential application to the teams projects. Promote Agile principles by fostering a culture of collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement through regular ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives. Collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and timelines within Agile sprints. Develop structured process and define a future state of operations that outlines how Agile methodologies will be implemented and sustained across teams for ongoing efficiency and effectiveness. Software Architecture and Design: Oversee the architecture and design of software solutions to ensure scalability, security, and performance. Demonstrable proficiency in Azure services and tools including Azure functions, Azure logic apps, and Azure DevOps. Depth in microservices architecture, containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, and orchestration of applications. Experience with design patterns such as MVC, MVVM and application refactoring to transition to cloud native design and architecture patterns. Develop and maintain integrations with third-party applications using APIs. Review code, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards. Improve application support and reduce operational costs by migrating to cloud where possible, upgrading the framework for better security, retiring/replacing applications that are not in use. Promote and drive cloud development pattern design within development tools. Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work effectively with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products. Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, design specifications, and API documentation. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in computer science, software Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies. Minimum of 5 years experience in leading and mentoring a team of developers. Proven experience with Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions, demonstrating a strong understanding of cloud development, deployment, and management processes in a PaaS environment. Minimum of 5 years experience with REACT and .NET C# programming languages Solid understanding of full-stack development processes. Experience with database design and development using SQL Server or similar database systems. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and DevOps practices. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines and unit testing frameworks. Technical certifications such as Azure Developer Associate, MCPD/MCSD (Microsoft certified professional/solutions developer) are preferred Seniority level

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