Lead Developer - .NET - Entity Framework - Azure - SAAS

Entity Framework/EF core - SAAS

Lead Developer - .NET - Azure - SAAS

Azure AD B2B

Summary of the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Lead Developer to join our dynamic development team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on hands-on coding, mentoring team members, and driving technical solutions from concept to implementation. The Lead Developer will oversee development processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure best practices to create scalable, high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Hands-on Development:

a) Actively participate in coding, with a strong focus on Back End and Front End development using modern technologies. You will be directly involved in the design, coding, and testing of software components.

b) Ensure high-quality, secure, maintainable code is delivered and continuously refactored to align with industry best practices.

Technical Leadership and Guidance:

a) Lead a team of developers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and guidance on best practices in development, design patterns, and frameworks.

b) Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback to developers.

Project Ownership and Delivery:

a) Collaborate closely with Product Managers, QA, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize project deliverables and timelines.

b) Break down complex requirements into technical specifications and actionable tasks, ensuring accurate delivery and milestone achievement.

Process Optimization and Quality Assurance:

a) Champion agile development processes, CI/CD practices, and automated testing to improve productivity, code quality, and release efficiency.

b) Actively participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Innovation and Continuous Learning:

a) Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends relevant to the tech stack and business needs.

b) Propose new tools, libraries, and technologies that could improve development efficiency and scalability of the platform.

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting:

a) Quickly and effectively troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal impact on end-users.

b) Support production deployment, debugging, and ongoing maintenance as needed.

Requirements and Key Skills:

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Technical Skills:

• Entity Framework/EF core - SAAS
• Experience developing large, multi-project solutions built in .NET 6+ & .NET Framework 4.7.2.
• Experience working with the full stack including Webforms, MVC, Razor Pages, Web API, EntityFramework/EntityFrameworkCore, Bootstrap, SQL Server 2022, git (AZDO/GitHub).
• Experience building interactive and responsive web applications using React & TypeScript
• Experience using Microsoft Azure especially PAAS services eg AppService, SqlDatabase.
• Experience of other Microsoft Azure services eg FrontDoor, Azure AD B2C is highly desirable.
• CI/CD with Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions.
• Experience evolving a monolith architecture to a modular monolith/vertical slices.
• Working with onshore/offshore teams
• Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and serverless computing.
• Expertise in database design and management (both SQL and NoSQL databases).

• Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in software development with hands-on coding responsibilities.
  • Prior experience in a lead or senior developer role, with a track record of delivering successful projects.
  • Experience in working with agile development methodologies (eg, Scrum, Kanban).
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with an ability to analyze requirements and make informed decisions.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • A strong mentoring mindset with the ability to develop team members' technical and professional skills.