.NET Lead

Cardinal Integrated Technologies Inc; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Integrated Technologies Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking a seasoned .NET Lead to design, develop, and deliver scalable enterprise applications.

The role combines hands-on coding with technical leadership across teams, emphasizing secure coding, performance optimization, and modern DevOps practices. The candidate should have 10 years of .NET experience, strong Web API and SQL/MongoDB/Elasticsearch skills, and healthcare domain exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of hands-on experience in software development using .NET Framework and .NET Core/.NET.
• Strong experience with ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET, .NET Core, and Web API development.
• Proven experience designing and developing enterprise-scale web applications and services.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases such as SQL Server or Sybase.
• Experience with MongoDB, Elasticsearch/Kibana, and Redis.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in Git and modern source control practices.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and secure coding practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade applications using .NET technologies.
• Architect and develop scalable, high-performance web applications and APIs.
• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentoring to development teams.
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, QA teams, and stakeholders to deliver quality solutions.
• Drive adoption of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD and DevOps.
• Participate in solution design, estimation, and technical decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and performance optimization techniques.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies and AI-driven development tools to enhance productivity.

Skills

.NET/Core

Web API

SQL/MongoDB/Elasticsearch

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Build & Release Automation

Job description

Job Title: .NET Lead
Duration: 6-12 Months Contract
Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid -- 3 days onsite and 2 days remote)

Note: Need candidate with strong healthcare domain exp.

Mandatory Skill

Skill 1 -- 10 Years of exp in .Net
Skill 2 -- 10 Years of Exp in Web API development
Skill 3- 4 Years of exp in SQL,MongoDB, Elasticsearch/Kibana

Job Description

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced .NET Lead to design, develop, and lead the delivery of scalable enterprise applications.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Microsoft technologies, modern web development frameworks, cloud-native practices, and DevOps methodologies. The role requires technical leadership, hands-on development, mentoring capabilities, and the ability to drive innovation through AI-assisted development practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade applications using .NET technologies.
• Architect and develop scalable, high-performance web applications and APIs.
• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentoring to development teams.
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, QA teams, and stakeholders to deliver quality solutions.
• Drive adoption of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD and DevOps.
• Participate in solution design, estimation, and technical decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and performance optimization techniques.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies and AI-driven development tools to enhance productivity.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of hands-on experience in software development using .NET Framework and .NET Core/.NET.
• Strong experience with ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET, .NET Core, and Web API development.
• Proven experience designing and developing enterprise-scale web applications and services.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases such as SQL Server or Sybase.
• Experience working with MongoDB, Elasticsearch/Kibana, and Redis.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in Git and modern source control practices.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and secure coding practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to Angular and modern front-end development frameworks.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or Windsurf.
• Familiarity with Specification-Driven Development (Spec-Driven Development) methodologies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Agent Framework and Agentic AI solution development.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerized application deployments is an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

Core Technologies: .NET Framework .NET Core / .NET ASP.NET MVC ASP.NET Web API

Databases & Search Technologies: SQL Server Sybase MongoDB Elasticsearch (Kibana) Redis

DevOps & Tools: CI/CD Pipelines Git Version Control Build & Release Automation Emerging Technologies GitHub Copilot Claude Code Windsurf Microsoft Agent Framework Agentic AI Solutions Leadership Competencies
Technical Leadership Team Mentoring & Coaching
Solution Architecture Stakeholder Management Agile Development Practices Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Experience: 10 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time Domain Preference: Healthcare/Enterprise Applications Preferred