Job description:
Client: Banking & Financial company
Position: Bilingual .NET Engineering Lead
Pay Rate: $66/hr.
Location: Brea, CA or Tampa, FL - Hybrid - 4 onsite
Contract Length: 6 months (potential contract-to-hire)
Start Date: ASAP
Interview Process: 2 rounds Virtual
Overview:
This is not a traditional hands-on developer or project management position.
The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineering lead who can evaluate code, challenge architectural decisions, troubleshoot complex issues, and guide developers toward effective solutions.
The organization is also considering a future transition from .NET to a Java-based framework around 2027 2028, making an understanding of Java fundamentals valuable.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Architecture & Code Reviews: Review .NET application architecture, frameworks, code quality, and development practices to ensure alignment with Americas engineering standards.
Full-Stack Oversight: Evaluate front-end and back-end application designs, APIs, middleware integrations, and overall application functionality.
Middleware & Payments: Oversee applications connecting core banking, cash management, market applications, and payment processing workflows.
Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving: Identify technical issues, evaluate potential solutions, and provide hands-on support when necessary.
Technical Leadership: Provide engineering oversight and guidance to Mexico-based development teams across multiple projects.
Bilingual Communication: Lead technical discussions in English and Spanish.
Note: This individual will primarily oversee and guide development rather than write code daily. However, they must remain technically hands-on enough to troubleshoot, review code, and assist developers when necessary.
Must-Have Skills:
Strong .NET Technical Background:
10+ years of software engineering experience, with extensive hands-on .NET development experience.
Strong knowledge of .NET, ASP.NET, and enterprise application frameworks.
Full-stack understanding of front-end and back-end development.
Experience reviewing code, evaluating application designs, and troubleshooting complex technical issues.
Strong understanding of REST APIs, middleware, and application integrations.
Engineering Leadership Experience:
Proven experience as a Technical Lead, Engineering Lead, Development Lead, or Engineering Manager.
Experience overseeing multiple developers and enterprise application projects.
Ability to review architectural decisions and guide teams toward appropriate technical solutions.
Experience implementing engineering standards, development best practices, and quality controls.
Strong technical decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Fluent English & Spanish:
Banking or Financial Services: Experience working with banking applications - mainly Payments or Core banking systems.
Enterprise Application Architecture:
Experience working with large-scale enterprise applications.
Strong understanding of application architecture, design patterns, and frameworks.
Experience working with cross-functional or geographically distributed development teams.
Middleware Applications: Experience with enterprise middleware connecting multiple banking applications and managing payment workflows.
Java Fundamentals: Understanding Java and Java-based frameworks to support potential future modernization.
Plusses:
AI-Assisted Development: Familiarity with AI coding tools and how they can support development, troubleshooting, and productivity.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually as applicable.
