Technical Lead .Net Engineer (Contract)

TheDriveGroup; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 166,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or remote options

Office in Sydney CBD

Parental leave

Discounts

Job summary

TheDriveGroup is seeking a hands-on Tech Lead - .NET Software Engineer on a long-term rolling contract in Sydney. You will guide the technical direction of flagship applications, lead large teams, and work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

You’ll combine leadership with hands-on coding, drive architecture decisions, and ensure best practices, quality code, and a strong customer focus.

Qualifications

• Seasoned software engineer with strong .NET Core expertise and customer-focused mindset.
• Experience leading large teams and guiding technical direction.
• Proficient in microservices architecture and event-driven design.
• Solid background in cloud platforms and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction of flagship applications and architectures.
• Guide and mentor large engineering teams in delivering robust software.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align technical strategy with business goals.
• Combine leadership with hands-on coding to drive delivery and quality.

Skills

NET Core

Microservices

Cloud Platforms

Kubernetes

CI/CD

DevOps

Design Patterns

React Native

Agile

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

Azure

GCP

AWS

Job description

Tech Lead - .NET Software Engineer (Long-Term Rolling Contract)

Join one of Australia’s top tech teams known for award-winning innovations. As a hands‑on Tech Lead, you'll drive the future of their cutting-edge applications.

This role combines leadership with hands‑on coding. You’ll guide the technical direction of flagship applications, work closely with senior stakeholders, and lead large teams. Your engineering skills will directly shape the company’s tech landscape—this is about making an impact from the ground up.

They prioritise health and well‑being, offering flexible work arrangements, including hybrid or fully remote options. Enjoy time in their Sydney CBD office when needed and benefit from various perks, discounts, and generous parental leave.

Collaborate with top tech leaders, influence renowned applications, and continually develop your craft. If you thrive on doing things the right way and pushing your skills, this role is for you.

Experience They Are Looking For:

They need a seasoned engineer with strong .NET Core expertise, thriving in customer focused environments and ready for complex challenges. Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience with Microservices & Event Driven Architecture
• Proficiency in Cloud Platforms, Azure / GCP / AWS
• Strong skills in Kubernetes, CI/CD & DevOps
• Solid background in Solution Design, Design Patterns & Best Practices
• Experience building mobile applications with React Native is a bonus
• Agile team experience
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present to senior stakeholders

If you're passionate about quality code, best practices, and leading from the front, this long-term rolling daily rate contract could be your next move.

TheDriveGroup is 100% committed to improving meaningful diversity in the technology industry.

We partner with clients who embrace diversity and seek candidates across all backgrounds, abilities, genders, sexualities, cultures, and faiths.

If you have the right skills and attitude we would love to hear from you!