.Net Developer

.NET Designer / Technical Lead (.NET, GitHub Copilot, GenAI Knowledge)

Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)
Rate: $ DOE
Experience: 8–12+ Years

Overview

We are seeking an experienced .NET Designer / Technical Lead to lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in .NET Core, C#, microservices, cloud-native architectures, and hands-on experience with GitHub Copilot and Generative AI technologies. This role requires a blend of technical leadership, architectural vision, and hands-on development expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Define end-to-end architecture for enterprise-grade applications using .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core).
• Design and implement microservices, REST APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-native solutions.
• Establish architecture standards, coding guidelines, and development best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools aligned with business goals.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, design documents, and technical specifications.

Technical Leadership

• Lead development teams through design, implementation, and deployment phases.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce software quality standards.
• Mentor developers and promote a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Drive technical decisions and resolve complex design and architectural challenges.

Development & Delivery

• Design and develop scalable backend services, APIs, and web applications.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC, Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and DevOps best practices.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and system bottlenecks.
• Leverage GitHub Copilot and explore Generative AI capabilities to improve development efficiency and innovation.

Cloud & DevOps

• Architect and implement solutions on Azure (preferred) or AWS.
• Develop cloud-native applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Promote infrastructure automation and deployment best practices.

Quality & Governance

• Ensure application security, compliance, and data privacy standards.
• Promote unit testing, integration testing, and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Maintain comprehensive architecture and technical documentation.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability practices.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with .NET Core / .NET 6+, C#, and ASP.NET Core.
• Expertise in RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of SOLID principles, design patterns, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Experience with SQL Server and NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with Azure services such as App Services, Functions, Service Bus, Storage Accounts, etc.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• Knowledge of message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot and understanding of Generative AI (GenAI) concepts, tools, or integrations.

Leadership Skills

• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to balance hands-on development with strategic leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with front-end frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Exposure to Event-Driven Architecture and CQRS patterns.
• Experience building high-volume, low-latency systems.
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools such as Application Insights or Splunk.
• Relevant Azure or Cloud Architecture certifications.
• Experience working in regulated industries such as Financial Services or Healthcare.

Experience

• 8–12+ years of overall software development experience.
• 3–5+ years in a Technical Lead, Solution Architect, or similar leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise-scale applications and cloud-native solutions.