.NET Tech Lead Only from Wisconsin

Title: Tech Lead

Location: Remote

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced .NET Tech Lead to oversee the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-level applications. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with strong experience in .NET Core, API development, cloud technologies, and team leadership. You will guide developers, make architectural decisions, and ensure high-quality, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of .NET developers, guiding them in coding standards, best practices, and design principles.
• Own the architecture, technical direction, and solution design for .NET-based applications.
• Design, develop, and maintain applications using .NET Core / .NET 6+, C#, and ASP.NET Core.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend services.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, QA, and business stakeholders to define requirements and delivery plans.
• Perform code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure code quality across the team.
• Identify technical risks, propose solutions, and proactively remove blockers.
• Drive CI/CD adoption, DevOps processes, and automation improvements.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Support cloud deployments and architecture (Azure preferred).
• Provide technical leadership in Agile teams participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Ensure timely delivery of features and maintain alignment with project goals.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in .NET development.
• 5+ years in a Tech Lead or Lead Developer role.
• Strong expertise in:
• C#, .NET Core / .NET 6+
• ASP.NET Core, Web API
• Entity Framework / EF Core
• SQL Server (queries, stored procedures, optimization)
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with Azure (App Services, Azure SQL, Functions, Storage, DevOps).
• Strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and API integration.
• Experience with Git, GitHub/GitLab/Azure DevOps for version control and pipelines.
• Ability to lead and mentor developers in a collaborative environment.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container-based deployments.
• Exposure to messaging systems such as Azure Service Bus, Kafka, or RabbitMQ.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (Angular, React, Blazor) is a plus.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit, MSTest).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and DevOps best practices.
• Background working in enterprise systems or large-scale application environments.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Strong leadership skills with a lead-by-example approach.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker who can also dive deep technically when needed.
• High sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency.
• Passion for technology, continuous improvement, and team development.