.NET Lead Job Summary: The .NET Lead will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable enterprise applications using Microsoft technologies and modern software engineering practices. The role combines hands-on .NET development with technical leadership, solution architecture, mentoring, stakeholder collaboration, DevOps, and AI-assisted development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building enterprise-scale web applications and APIs, driving CI/CD and secure coding practices, and evaluating emerging technologies. Healthcare and enterprise application experience is preferred. 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, conduct code reviews, and mentor 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 improve productivity. • Support Agile development practices, continuous improvement, and innovation initiatives. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. • 10+ years of hands-on software development experience 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 with Git and modern source control practices. • Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and secure coding practices. • Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • Experience mentoring and coaching development teams. 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 methodologies. • Knowledge of Microsoft Agent Framework and Agentic AI solution development. • Experience with cloud platforms and containerized application deployments. • Experience in healthcare or enterprise application domains. • Experience with Agile development practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Notes: Mandatory Areas Must Have Skills - .Net Lead 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 Good To have Skills - Skill 1 - Yrs of Exp -N/A Skill 2 - Yrs of Exp -N/A Skill 3 - Yrs of Exp -N/A Skill 4 - Yrs of Exp -N/A Mandatory if Applicable Domain Experience (If any ) - N/A Must have Certifications -N/A Location -Richmond, VA Onsite Requirement - Y/N- Y Number of days onsite - 3 Days If Onsite - Office Address - Need candidate with strong healthcare domain exp.