[Hiring] Lead .NET Engineer @Excella

Role Description

As a Lead Consultant at Excella, you will not only develop high-quality software solutions but also provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members. You will guide project execution, ensuring alignment with client needs while upholding best practices in software development. Your deep expertise in the .NET ecosystem and ability to communicate effectively within an Agile environment will be crucial to delivering impactful solutions that drive business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of software solutions for commercial and government clients using modern .NET technologies
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance, fostering professional growth within the team
• Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives
• Architect scalable, maintainable, and secure applications using .NET Core/NET 6+ and related frameworks
• Ensure best practices in coding, architecture, and Agile methodologies are followed
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high code quality
• Drive technical decision-making and approach complex problem-solving with innovative solutions
• Advocate for the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance project outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams and projects

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software development, with a strong technical foundation in .NET
• Expertise in C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and related frameworks for building enterprise applications
• Experience with modern frontend technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Experience with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• Strong knowledge of database design, Entity Framework Core, and SQL/NoSQL databases
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and SOLID principles
• Proficiency in Git-based workflows and software development lifecycle management
• Experience with automated testing tools such as xUnit, NUnit, Moq, or equivalent
• Experience leading teams and mentoring developers in a consulting or technical environment
• Proficiency in assigning tasks for team, distributing work responsibilities according to team member strengths
• Experience serving as a leader for task execution and troubleshooting efforts in support of projects
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of trunk-based development practices such as using feature flags
• Knowledge in instrumenting an application for observability
• Experience with DevOps and Continuous Delivery tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
• Familiarity using GenAI productivity tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and GitHub Copilot
• Knowledge of DORA principles and processes
• Experience in monitoring, logging, and observability
• Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and implementing accessible applications
• Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers (e.g., Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ)

Benefits

• Top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options
• 8 weeks of Parental Leave
• Discounted pet insurance
• Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually
• 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays
• TechEleX program providing multiple options for technology needs
• Annual Internet Reimbursement benefit of $25 per month
• 3 days of paid professional development every year
• Employee wellness events, HeadSpace membership, and access to TalkSpace

Pay Range

$137,740 — $188,347 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement

Excella is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Excella is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.