Lead .NET Engineer

Overview

As a Lead Consultant at Excella, you will not only develop high-quality software solutions but also provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members. You will guide project execution, ensuring alignment with client needs while upholding best practices in software development. Your deep expertise in the .NET ecosystem and ability to communicate effectively within an Agile environment will be crucial to delivering impactful solutions that drive business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of software solutions for commercial and government clients using modern .NET technologies
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance, fostering professional growth within the team
• Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives
• Architect scalable, maintainable, and secure applications using .NET Core/NET 6+ and related frameworks
• Ensure best practices in coding, architecture, and Agile methodologies are followed
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high code quality
• Drive technical decision-making and approach complex problem-solving with innovative solutions
• Advocate for the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance project outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams and projects

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software development, with a strong technical foundation in .NET
• Expertise in C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and related frameworks for building enterprise applications
• Experience with modern frontend technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Experience with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• Strong knowledge of database design, Entity Framework Core, and SQL/NoSQL databases
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and SOLID principles
• Proficiency in Git-based workflows and software development lifecycle management
• Experience with automated testing tools such as xUnit, NUnit, Moq, or equivalent
• Experience leading teams and mentoring developers in a consulting or technical environment
• Proficiency in assigning tasks for team, distributing work responsibilities according to team member strengths
• Experience serving as a leader for task execution and troubleshooting efforts in support of projects
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of trunk-based development practices such as using feature flags
• Knowledge in instrumenting an application for observability
• Experience with DevOps and Continuous Delivery tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
• Familiarity using GenAI productivity tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and GitHub Copilot
• Knowledge of DORA principles and processes
• Experience in monitoring, logging, and observability
• Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and implementing accessible applications
• Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers (e.g., Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ)

This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary that Excella reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top or bottom of the range.

Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus in addition to the base salary. This variable pay opportunity is dependent upon the attainment of shared firmwide goals and objectives determined by Excella's Executive Team. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.

Should your experience and knowledge qualify you for a different position or title within Excella, we may consider you for positions that better align with your qualifications. In that case, we will provide the range for those positions as well.

Pay Range $137,740 - $188,347 USD

Excella is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Excella is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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