Lead Software Engineer - Dotnet.core

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services for mass notification and mobile platforms
• Build and operate cloud-native microservices on AWS using containerized architectures
• Own service reliability, observability, and performance, including monitoring and optimization
• Define and evolve REST APIs and service contracts using OpenAPI specifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues with strong root cause analysis
• Drive testing strategy across unit, integration, and performance testing
• Collaborate with product, QA, and support teams to deliver high-quality features
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and improve development workflows through automation
• Enforce secure coding practices and system design standards
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident response
• Continuously improve systems through modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted development workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7-9 years of experience developing applications using .NET Core and REST APIs.
• Java / Spring and Golang (beneficial for broader mass notification ecosystem).
• Hands-on experience with queuing mechanisms such as Kafka and AWS SQS.
• Solid experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MS SQL, Cassandra, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of coding standards, design patterns, and unit testing practices.
• Proven experience building REST APIs in containerized, distributed systems.
• OpenAPI/Swagger specification and lifecycle documentation.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and containerization using Docker.
• Practical experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Experience implementing AI-assisted development workflows (Copilot, agentic development patterns)
• Experience with test automation using Mocha or similar frameworks.
• DataDog or similar tools for observability, alerting, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture principles including microservices, SOLID, and DDD.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and application of security principles.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.