.Net Software Engineering Lead*
The .Net Software Engineering Lead will spearhead the design and delivery of innovative software solutions, leading technical teams through prototypes to production. This role demands strong leadership, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and expertise in modern cloud-based architectures and agile methodologies to drive impactful business outcomes. The position is on-site at specified U.S. locations and requires extensive experience in .Net technologies and cloud infrastructure.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring a .Net Software Engineering Lead in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a hands-on leadership role expected to work on-site at the client location five days a week. You will lead technical design and delivery for proofs of concept, prototypes and production systems; drive cross-functional architecture and development; and collaborate with product owners, partners, vendors and other teams to turn early‑stage concepts into reliable, scalable software.
- Lead technical solutions for proofs of concept, prototypes, and production deliverables
- Translate abstract product concepts into working software and demonstrable prototypes
- Collaborate with stakeholders, third-party partners, fintechs, vendors and academic partners to design innovative solutions
- Facilitate ideation and design sessions to align stakeholders and drive pragmatic timelines
- Design and oversee cross-platform, web-based application architectures and development practices
- Define components, platforms, interfaces and development tools; provide technical guidance to development teams
- Advise on integration, data conversion and enterprise application blueprints
- Conduct design reviews and analyze organizational needs to implement applications that reflect business logic
Qualifications
Required
- 8+ years of professional development and delivery experience with .NET and C#
- Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks (Angular 16+ preferred)
- Experience with MongoDB and working knowledge of relational and NoSQL database models
- Experience building RESTful (and/or SOAP) web services and web-based applications
- Prior experience as a project architect and/or technical team lead
- Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure and architecture (Microsoft Azure, AWS and/or GCP)
- Expertise with Agile methodologies and modern practices: microservices, API management, DevOps, container-based delivery, CI/CD, TDD/BDD, cloud automation
- Proven ability to lead software design/ideation sessions and communicate across distributed teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred / Nice-to-have
- Experience with Flowable/BPM workflow engines
- Familiarity with Apache Kafka or other event processing platforms
- Knowledge of OData and/or GraphQL
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Immigration & sponsorship: employer sponsorship of immigration-related visas or green card status (including PERM) will not be available for this engagement.
Compensation & Benefits
A reasonable estimate of the current U.S. salary range for this position is $69,700 to $154,300 per year. Actual pay will depend on experience, location, role level and other lawful factors.
Confidential Client offers benefits that may include:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive insurance options
- Matching contributions through 401(k) and share purchase programs (as applicable)
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Wellness and wellbeing programs
Other Information & Compliance
- This role is full-time and works on-site at the Confidential Client location in Pittsburgh, PA.
- All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background checks, which may include checks required for certain assignments. Background check components vary by assignment and applicable law.
- Confidential Client provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Careertakes recruiter or the listed contact for this posting.
- Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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