Senior .NET Lead

Recruit Express Pte. Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking an experienced .NET Developer to lead modernization projects and optimize applications. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of .NET development experience, proficiency in SQL Server, and the ability to lead a development team. Proven experience with Azure and modern development practices is essential. This role offers opportunities for leadership and innovation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of .NET development experience, including .NET Framework and .NET Core.
• Experience leading modernization or migration projects.
• Proven migrations from .NET 4.8 to .NET Core/8/9.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture.
• Experience in Azure environments including App Service and SQL.
• Demonstrated leadership with teams of 3-5 developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration of applications from .NET Framework to the latest versions.
• Serve as the technical authority for .NET technologies.
• Demonstrate exceptional coding skills in .NET.
• Manage SQL Server databases and optimize performance.
• Drive application performance and security measures.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Hands-on .NET expertise

SQL Server optimization

Leadership in technology

Agile project management

Problem-solving

Tools

Azure

Docker

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Modernisation: Strategically plan and execute the evolution of our applications from legacy .NET Framework to the latest .NET releases, ensuring our technology remains cutting‑edge.
• Be the Technical Authority: Champion deep, hands‑on expertise in both classic and modern .NET technologies, setting the bar for technical excellence and innovation.
• Solid .NET Coding: Demonstrate outstanding .NET coding skills (4.8 and core) - mandatory.
• Master SQL Server: Own all aspects of SQL Server – designing and optimising stored procedures, managing databases, driving performance, ensuring security, and enforcing best practices.
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Tackle complex technical challenges with a 360‑degree perspective, delivering robust solutions and continuous improvements.
• Performance & Security: Drive application performance, optimisation, and security management, ensuring our solutions are resilient and future‑proof.
• Grow into Leadership: Seize the opportunity to expand your influence, progressing towards broader technology leadership roles as you demonstrate vision and capability.
• Build a strong Team: Develop, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing development team, leveraging your strong people‑management skills to foster resilience and collective success.
• Excel in Agile & Communication: Bring a positive and proven experience in agile/project management, with outstanding communication skills that unite teams and stakeholders.
• Thrive Under Pressure: Well‑rounded technology professionals with a can‑do attitude to look beyond the present, embrace challenges, and pursue excellence, in demanding circumstances.
• Innovate with AI & Azure: Drive usage of AI technologies and work extensively within the Azure development environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years .NET development (.NET Framework & Core/6/8)
• 3+ years leading modernisation/migration projects
• Proven .NET 4.8 ? .NET Core/8/9 migrations
• Microservices architecture experience
• Azure production experience (App Service, Azure SQL, AKS preferred)
• Team leadership (3-5 developers minimum)
• SQL Server expertise (optimisation, migration)