Job Role:Job Role: Dot Net Engineer / LeadLocation: Arlington, VA Duration: FulltimeRole SummaryWe are seeking a seasoned .NET Designer / Technical Lead to drive the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable, high-performance enterprise applications. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in the Microsoft technology stack, coupled with leadership in guiding engineering teams, defining system architecture, and ensuring best practices across the development lifecycle.
Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Design- Define end-to-end architecture for enterprise-grade applications using .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core).
- Lead design of microservices, APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-native solutions.
- Establish design principles, coding standards, and best practices.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools.
Technical Leadership- Provide hands-on leadership to development teams; perform code reviews and enforce quality standards.
- Mentor developers and foster a culture of technical excellence.
- Collaborate with product, business, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Drive technical decision-making and resolve complex design challenges.
Development & Delivery- Design and develop scalable backend services, web applications, and APIs.
- Ensure adherence to SDLC, CI/CD, DevOps practices, and Agile methodologies.
- Oversee performance optimization, reliability, and scalability improvements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues.
Cloud & DevOps- Design solutions leveraging Azure (preferred) or AWS cloud platforms.
- Implement cloud-native patterns such as containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Define CI/CD pipelines and promote automated testing and deployment practices.
Quality & Governance- Ensure application security, compliance, and data privacy standards.
- Promote unit testing, integration testing, and TDD practices.
- Maintain documentation for architecture, design, and technical decisions.
Required Skills:Technical Skills- Strong experience in .NET Core / .NET 6+, C#, and ASP.NET frameworks.
- Expertise in RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
- Solid understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and domain-driven design (DDD).
- Experience with relational (SQL Server) and NoSQL databases.
- Hands-on experience with Azure services (App Services, Functions, Service Bus, etc.).
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
- Knowledge of message-based systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
Leadership Skills- Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with front-end frameworks (React, Angular) is a plus.
- Exposure to event-driven architecture and CQRS patterns.
- Experience in high-volume, low-latency systems.
- Familiarity with observability tools (Application Insights, Splunk, etc.).
- Relevant certifications in Azure / Cloud Architecture.
Experience- 8 to 12+ years of overall software development experience.
- 3 to 5+ years in a technical leadership or architect role.
Key Traits- Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
- Ability to balance hands-on coding with leadership responsibilities.
- Strategic thinker with a focus on scalability and long-term design.
Nice-to-Have Domain Experience- Financial services, healthcare, or other regulated industries (if applicable).
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is:$61087 - $104364
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The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
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In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
