Lead .NET Software Engineer (46232)

LEVI, RAY & SHOUP, INC; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

LEVI, RAY & SHOUP, INC is seeking a Lead .NET Software Engineer for a hybrid onsite contract-to-hire opportunity in Rosemont, IL. This role involves leading the development of scalable web applications and providing technical leadership in a Microsoft technology environment.

Qualified candidates should have 5+ years of experience, strong C# and ASP.NET skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Compensation ranges from $60 to $75 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience in a Microsoft technology environment.
• Experience in a Lead or Senior-level software engineering role with technical leadership responsibilities.
• Permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable web applications.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and contribute to delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for user-focused solutions.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET Core/.NET Core

SQL Server

RESTful APIs

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Azure

Git workflows

Optimizely

cloud environments

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Lead .NET Software Engineer – Rosemont, IL (Temp to Perm)

LRS Consulting Services has been delivering high‑quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We are seeking a Lead .NET Software Engineer for a hybrid onsite contract‑to‑hire opportunity with our client in the Rosemont, IL area.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable web applications and services using modern Microsoft technologies.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership, actively contributing to development, code reviews, and day‑to‑day delivery.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and backend services supporting enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality, user‑focused solutions.
• Guide architectural decisions and promote development best practices and coding standards.
• Support CI/CD pipeline development, deployment automation, and environment management.
• Contribute to modernization efforts, helping evolve the technology stack and development approach.
• Lead and support development within the Optimizely platform, including CMS customization, content modeling, integrations, and platform enhancements as the environment is established.
• Partner with business and product stakeholders to align Optimizely‑driven solutions with broader application architecture and enterprise capabilities.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability across systems.
• Mentor and support developers, fostering a strong engineering culture.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience in a Microsoft technology environment.
• Recent experience in a Lead or Senior‑level software engineering role with technical leadership responsibilities.
• Strong experience with C#, ASP.NET Core/.NET Core, and SQL Server.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Strong understanding of Git workflows, including branching strategies and pull request reviews.
• Experience working in cloud environments such as Azure or AWS.
• Experience configuring and/or administrating CMS or Digital Experience Platforms such as Optimizely (preferred), Sitecore, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Drupal, Umbraco, etc.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, performance optimization, and scalable design principles.
• Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal).
• Permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer.
• Corp‑to‑Corp candidates will not be considered.

Compensation

The base range for this contract position is $60.00 - $75.00 per hour, depending on experience. Pay is determined by role, level, and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.