Role Overview

The Lead Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-quality cloud applications using .NET / .NET Core (C#). The role requires expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), SQL, and microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will drive technical design decisions, ensure development best practices, and mentor team members.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy enterprise-grade applications using .NET / .NET Core. Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices for application integration. Develop and optimize SQL databases, including complex queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning. Design and implement cloud-native solutions using GCP services such as Cloud Composer, Dataflow, Dataproc, and Pub/Sub. Create and maintain data pipelines and workflow orchestration (DAGs) using Cloud Composer. Collaborate with front-end teams (Angular preferred) for seamless integration. Review and optimize code to ensure performance, maintainability, and scalability. Participate in Agile ceremonies, provide accurate effort estimates, and ensure on-time delivery. Conduct unit testing, code reviews, and ensure adherence to coding standards. Perform defect analysis (RCA) and implement preventive actions. Contribute to HLD/LLD design, documentation, and release planning. Mentor developers, set team goals, and foster a collaborative development environment.

Required Skills and Experience

5+ years of experience in .NET / .NET Core / Microsoft technologies development. Strong experience in SQL development and database design. 2+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Expertise in multi-tier architecture, cloud-native application development, and microservices. Hands-on experience with GCP services including: Cloud Composer Dataflow Dataproc Cloud Pub/Sub DAG creation and management Familiarity with Angular (2.x or later) for UI integration. Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, SONAR, Agile (Scrum/Kanban) methodologies. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills. Excellent communication and customer interaction abilities.

Preferred / Optional Skills

Experience with IIS, REST/SOAP web services, AJAX, and application servers. Knowledge of containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and version control (Git) is a plus. Exposure to performance optimization, DevOps practices, and test automation frameworks.

Certifications (Preferred)

GCP Professional Developer or equivalent Google Cloud certification. Microsoft Certified Developer (.NET) certification.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Core Competencies

Software Design and Architecture Cloud Application Development (GCP) Database Design and Optimization API and Microservices Development Agile Project Delivery Team Leadership and Mentoring Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking)