A growing technology-driven organization is hiring a Technical Lead .NET Engineer to lead a product-focused development team working on complex, high-scale systems. This role is headquartered in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago. They focuses on building and supporting platforms using C# (.NET 6-8), cloud PaaS solutions, APIs, and modern JavaScript frameworks. This is a full-time position blending technical leadership with hands-on engineering.
This role is for someone who wants real ownership. You'll lead a small pod of engineers working on challenging, real-world problems that span integrations, real-time processing, automation, and large-scale data workflows. It's ideal for a lead who enjoys solving hard problems, improving standards, and helping teams grow without losing touch with the code.
Required Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience with C# and .NET (6.0-8.0)
- Strong understanding of software architecture, schema design, and coding standards
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
- Working knowledge of T-SQL, including query and schema evaluation
- Experience owning or co-owning a production software stack
- Prior experience leading or mentoring engineers (team size 3+ preferred)
- Ability to balance hands-on development with leadership responsibilities
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with cloud PaaS platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform)
- Familiarity with Azure services (Service Bus, Queues, App Services, API Management, App Insights)
- Experience with JavaScript frameworks and component-based architecture
- Exposure to Angular (15+)
- Background working on highly integrated or real-time systems
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- 40% Backend Development (.NET, APIs, schema design)
- 25% Cloud & CI/CD (PaaS services, pipelines, deployments)
- 20% Front-End & Integrations (JavaScript frameworks, APIs)
- 15% Architecture & Technical Standards
Daily Responsibilities
- 50% Hands-On Development & Technical Problem Solving
- 30% Team Leadership, Mentorship & Code Reviews
- 20% Collaboration with Product, QA, and Engineering Leadership
The Offer
- Full-time position
- Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
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