Lead Software Engineer - Hybrid (Azure, AI, .NET/C#)

Russell, Tobin & Associates; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell, Tobin & Associates seeks a Lead Engineer to design, develop, and modernize enterprise-grade applications using .NET, C#, SQL Server, and Azure. The role emphasizes cloud migration and AI-assisted software development.

Contract position in West Los Angeles, CA, hybrid work schedule with at least 3 days onsite weekly. Mentoring and implementing TDD/CI/CD and cloud-native solutions are core aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with .NET/C# development.
• Strong experience with SQL Server and database design.
• Azure cloud migration and cloud-native development experience.
• Experience with AI code assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar tools.
• Strong experience with automated testing, TDD, and CI/CD.
• Experience working in Agile and AI-enhanced software development environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade apps using .NET, C#, SQL Server.
• Architect and execute Azure migrations, modernizing legacy applications.
• Design cloud-native solutions using Azure services (AKS, Cosmos DB, App Services, Functions).
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude.
• Translate stakeholder discussions into technical specifications, flows, interfaces, architectures.
• Develop production-grade code and automated testing frameworks.
• Apply TDD, CI/CD, and automated testing practices.
• Use API testing tools and intelligent testing frameworks to improve quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

.NET/C#

SQL Server

Azure

AI coding assistants

Automated testing

TDD

CI/CD

Agile

Mentoring

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

AKS

Cosmos DB

Azure DevOps

Job description

Russell, Tobin & Associates seeks a Lead Engineer to design, develop, and modernize enterprise-grade applications using .NET, C#, SQL Server, and Azure. The role emphasizes cloud migration and AI-assisted software development.

Contract position in West Los Angeles, CA, hybrid work schedule with at least 3 days onsite weekly. Mentoring and implementing TDD/CI/CD and cloud-native solutions are core aspects of the role.