Technical Project Manager with .NET & Azure

Job Title: Technical Project Manager – .NET & Azure

Location: Redmond, WA – Onsite

Duration: Long Term

Employment Type: C2C

Rate: 70/hr on C2C

Preferred Profile: Former .NET Developer / Technical Lead with Azure experience, currently working as a Technical Project Manager or Technical Program Manager.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager (TPM) with a strong hands-on software development background in .NET technologies and Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate should have transitioned from a technical development role into technical project management and possess the ability to lead engineering teams, drive technical discussions, and manage end-to-end software development and cloud-based projects.

Key Responsibilities

·         Lead end-to-end technical project delivery, including planning, execution, tracking, and stakeholder communication.

·         Work closely with development, architecture, cloud, QA, and DevOps teams.

·         Provide technical guidance on .NET applications, Azure cloud services, and system integrations.

·         Review technical designs, identify dependencies, and resolve engineering challenges.

·         Manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, risks, and escalations.

·         Coordinate application development, cloud migrations, deployments, and modernization initiatives.

·         Drive Agile/Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog management, and release coordination.

·         Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and production readiness.

·         Communicate project status, technical risks, and progress to stakeholders and leadership. 

Required Skills

·         12+ years of IT experience, including strong hands-on software development experience.

·         Proven development background in C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core / ASP.NET Core, and REST APIs.

·         Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure, including App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, and cloud architecture.

·         Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Git, and software release management.

·         Experience managing technical projects involving application development, integrations, or cloud modernization.

·         Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and technical project delivery.

·         Ability to interact confidently with developers, architects, engineering managers, and business stakeholders.

·         Strong problem-solving, communication, risk management, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Previous experience as a .NET Developer, Technical Lead, or Software Engineer before transitioning into project management.

·         Experience with microservices, distributed systems, and Azure cloud migration projects.

·         Familiarity with application security, monitoring, and production support.

·         PMP, CSM, Azure, or equivalent certifications are an advantage.

·         Important Screening Criteria

·         This is not a purely functional or coordination-focused Project Manager role.

·         Candidates must demonstrate:

·         Genuine hands-on development experience in .NET/C#.

·         Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Azure services.

·         Experience leading software engineering teams and technical project delivery.

·         Ability to participate in architecture, development, and technical troubleshooting discussions.

·         Proven progression from software development into technical project management.