Technical Lead .NET, API Architecture & Ocelot - Insurance domain

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade APIs using

  .NET Core/.NET 6+

  .
• Architect and implement

  API Gateway solutions using Ocelot

  for distributed systems.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, DevOps, and QA to define and deliver technical solutions.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in coding standards, testing strategies, and deployment processes.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide mentorship to junior and mid-level developers.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide sustainable solutions across the API stack.
• Continuously optimize performance, scalability, and security of the API infrastructure.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and propose tools or frameworks that add value.

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership capacity.
• Strong expertise in

  .NET Core/.NET 6+

  ,

  C#

  , and

  RESTful API

  development.
• Proven experience with

  Ocelot API Gateway

  and

  microservices architecture

  .
• Knowledge of

  API security standards

  such as

  OAuth2

  and

  JWT

  .
• Experience with

  CI/CD pipelines

  ,

  Docker

  , and cloud platforms like

  Azure

  or

  AWS

  .
• Deep understanding of software design patterns,

  SOLID principles

  , and

  clean architecture

  .
• Exposure to

  message brokers

  like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Familiarity with

  Agile/Scrum

  development methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

• .NET Technologies
• API Architecture
• OAuth2 / API Security

• AWS
• Ocelot API Gateway

• Prior experience or knowledge of the

  Insurance domain

  is a strong plus.

### Roles and Responsibilities
Company Name:*Trask Job Title:*Technical Lead .NET, API Architecture & Ocelot - Insurance Domain #### Key Responsibilities: 1. Technical Leadership: - Serve as the primary technical authority on .NET applications and API architecture within the insurance domain. - Mentor and guide development teams in best practices and coding standards related to .NET and API design. 2. API Architecture: - Design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient API architectures using Ocelot and other relevant technologies. - Ensure that API design principles and standards are adhered to throughout the development lifecycle. 3. Development Oversight: - Oversee development activities, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of software solutions. - Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications. 4. Integration Management: - Implement and manage API gateways, ensuring secure and efficient communication between different systems and services within the insurance ecosystem. - Design and implement middleware solutions to facilitate seamless integration between legacy systems and new applications. 5. Quality Assurance: - Define and drive testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing to ensure application reliability and performance. - Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to enhance code quality and maintainability. 6. Performance Optimization: - Analyze and improve the performance, scalability, and security of existing applications and APIs. - Employ monitoring tools and techniques to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. 7. Stakeholder Collaboration: - Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and UX design, to ensure alignment in project goals and deliverables. - Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, adapting your messaging to suit their needs. 8. Documentation: - Produce and maintain clear documentation of technical designs, architectures, and API specifications to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding of new team members. - Ensure that all technical documentation is up to date and reflects current systems and practices. 9. Continuous Improvement: - Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in .NET development, API architecture, and the insurance industry. - Advocate for continuous improvement processes within the team and organization to enhance overall performance and product quality. #### Qualifications: - Proven experience in software development and technical leadership, particularly in .NET and API architecture. - Strong knowledge of Ocelot API Gateway and related microservices architecture. - Familiarity with the insurance domain and its specific regulatory requirements. - Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse teams and stakeholders. By combining technical expertise in .NET & API Architecture with a solid understanding of the insurance domain, the Technical Lead at Trask will play a crucial role in driving innovation and delivering high-quality software solutions.