Technical Lead - .NET, API Architecture & Ocelot

Role Overview: You will be the Technical Lead at Zywave, responsible for leading a team of developers to design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade APIs using .NET Core/.NET 6+ and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable and secure API solutions within a microservices ecosystem. Your role will involve collaborating with various stakeholders to define and deliver technical solutions while adhering to best practices in coding standards, testing strategies, and deployment processes. Additionally, you will provide mentorship to junior and mid-level developers, troubleshoot complex issues, optimize performance, scalability, and security of the API infrastructure, and stay updated with emerging technologies. Key Responsibilities: - 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. Qualifications: - Bachelors or Masters 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.,