You are a skilled and proactive .NET Lead Developer with over 6 years of experience, ready to take on the role of a Software Architect in Chennai, India. Your primary responsibility will be overseeing the development of robust, scalable, and high-performance web applications. Leading a team of developers, you will take ownership of technical delivery and work closely with product managers, architects, and QA teams. In this role, you will be hands-on with coding while also mentoring team members, making architectural decisions, and delivering high-quality software solutions using the Microsoft technology stack. Your expertise in .NET Core/.NET 6+, C#, ASP.NET MVC/Web API, and Entity Framework will be crucial in ensuring the success of web applications. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the end-to-end development of web applications using .NET Core/.NET 6+, C#, and ASP.NET MVC/Web API. - Provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and enforce coding best practices and standards. - Participate in requirements gathering, technical analysis, and system design discussions. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UI/UX, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders. - Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, conduct peer code reviews, and troubleshoot technical issues efficiently. - Manage task estimation, sprint planning, and ensure timely delivery of features. - Ensure applications meet security, performance, and scalability requirements. - Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate relevant innovations into the product. Required Skills: - 6+ years of hands-on experience in software development using the .NET ecosystem. - Strong proficiency in C#, .NET Core/.NET 6+, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, and Entity Framework. - Experience with SQL Server, writing complex queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning. - Working knowledge of front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3); exposure to Angular or React is a plus. - Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and SOLID principles. - Experience with RESTful APIs, authentication protocols, and third-party integrations. - Familiarity with version control systems (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and basic DevOps processes. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical discussions. - Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities. Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to cloud services like Microsoft Azure or AWS. - Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Azure DevOps or Jira. - Basic understanding of unit testing frameworks like MSTest, xUnit, or NUnit. - Microsoft certifications in .NET or Azure are a plus. Apply now and be part of a collaborative work culture where you can grow your skillset, innovate through collaboration, and make a lasting impact on global projects.,
