## Lead - Dotnet Developer20-07-2026 12:32:38Job\\_30453610 - 12 years* Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (CHN)# Job Description: Technical Lead – .NET & Azure Cloud\\*\\*Position:\\*\\* Technical Lead – .NET / Azure\\*\\*Department:\\*\\* Software Engineering / Product Development\\*\\*Experience Level:\\*\\* 8 to 12+ years (with 3+ years in a Lead role)\\*\\*Location:\\*\\* Chennai\\*\\*Job Type:\\*\\* Full-time### Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and visionary \\*\\*Technical Lead\\*\\* specializing in the \\*\\*.NET ecosystem and Microsoft Azure cloud platform\\*\\*. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, define architecture, and guide a high-performing engineering team to build scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise applications.You will split your time between hands-on engineering, architecting modern cloud-native solutions, and mentoring developers. The ideal candidate is a champion of engineering best practices, modern microservices architectures, and robust CI/CD automation.---### Key Responsibilities\\* \\*\\*Technical Leadership & Mentorship:\\*\\* Drive technical direction for the development team. Provide hands-on guidance, conduct thorough code reviews, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers to foster continuous technical growth.\\* \\*\\*Architecture & Design:\\*\\* Translate complex business requirements into scalable, clean, and maintainable software architectures. Spearhead the transition/modernization of legacy monolithic apps into Azure-native microservices.\\* \\*\\*Cloud Development:\\*\\* Design, build, and deploy cloud-native backend applications using .NET Core/6/8 and Azure PaaS/SaaS offerings.\\* \\*\\*CI/CD & DevOps Integration:\\*\\* Partner with DevOps to build, manage, and optimize automated build and release pipelines (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions) for reliable, zero-downtime deployments.\\* \\*\\*Database Management:\\*\\* Design high-performance database schemas, optimize queries, and manage transactional data using relational (Azure SQL/SQL Server) and non-relational (Cosmos DB) systems.\\* \\*\\*Collaboration & Communication:\\*\\* Bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders (Product Managers, clients, executives). Provide accurate development estimates and mitigate technical risks early.---### Required Technical Skills & Qualifications#### 1. Core .NET Development\\* Deep expertise in \\*\\*C#\\*\\*, \\*\\*.NET Core\\*\\*, \\*\\*.NET 6/8\\*\\*, and ASP.NET Web API.\\* Strong mastery of foundational patterns: OOP/SOLID principles, Clean/Hexagonal Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and standard Cloud Design Patterns.\\* Proven experience building secure, high-throughput RESTful APIs.#### 2. Microsoft Azure Expertise\\* \\*\\*Compute & Containers:\\*\\* Extensive experience with Azure App Services, Azure Functions (Serverless), Azure Container Apps, or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).\\* \\*\\*Data & Storage:\\*\\* Strong experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, and Azure Cache for Redis.\\* \\*\\*Integration & Messaging:\\*\\* Hands-on knowledge of event-driven mechanics utilizing Azure Service Bus, Event Hubs, or Azure Queue Storage.\\* \\*\\*Security & Identity:\\*\\* Proficient with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Azure Key Vault, Managed Identities, and OAuth2/OIDC protocols.#### 3. Databases & Tools\\* Advanced SQL Server / Azure SQL skills (Query optimization, indexing strategy, profiling).\\* Familiarity with ORMs like Entity Framework Core or Dapper.\\* Expertise in Git, branching strategies, and \\*\\*Azure DevOps Pipelines (CI/CD)\\*\\*.---### Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies\\* \\*\\*Problem-Solving:\\*\\* Exceptional debugging and root-cause analysis skills in complex, distributed cloud environments.\\* \\*\\*Agile Mindset:\\*\\* Deep familiarity working within Agile/Scrum methodologies.\\* \\*\\*Communication:\\*\\* Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to non-technical business partners.### Preferred (Good-to-Have) Qualifications\\* Microsoft Azure Certifications (e.g., \\*\\*AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure\\*\\* or \\*\\*AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions\\*\\*).\\* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.\\* Exposure to modern front-end frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue.js).Apply Now