Lead Software Engineer (.NET)
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in .NET and modern software architecture. You will optimize and troubleshoot complex SQL logic, ensure the stability of mission-critical legacy systems, and drive incremental modernization. You’ll design and develop new microservices, implement advanced architectural patterns, and lead the adoption of cloud-native and DevOps practices.
Responsibilities
- Optimize and troubleshoot complex SQL stored procedures and database logic
- Ensure stability and performance of mission-critical legacy systems
- Refactor and modernize legacy code incrementally while maintaining backward compatibility
- Design and develop new microservices using ASP.NET Core and C#
- Implement Event Sourcing patterns and CQRS architecture
- Build RESTful APIs and integrate with modern frontend frameworks
- Apply Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles to new features
- Implement cloud-native solutions using Azure
- Utilize containerization with Docker
- Apply modern development practices including CI/CD pipelines
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional .NET development experience
- Strong proficiency in C# and ASP.NET Core
- Deep understanding of SQL Server including stored procedures, functions and query optimization
- Hands-on experience with WCF services (maintenance and troubleshooting)
- Solid knowledge of RESTful API design and development
- Strong understanding of OOP, SOLID principles and design patterns
- Proficiency in Entity Framework Core or similar ORMs
- Experience with Git and modern version control workflows
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Good communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to balance maintaining legacy systems with driving modernization
- Adaptability to changing priorities and technologies
Nice to have
- Containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes
- CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation) pattern implementation
- Event Sourcing architecture and implementation
- Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles and tactical patterns
- Experience migrating WCF services to modern alternatives (gRPC, REST)
- Experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, Kafka)
- Familiarity with microservices architecture
- Knowledge of Event-Driven Architecture
- DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline implementation
