The Lead Software Engineer is responsible for the ongoing maintenance, modernization, and development of HPOne’s online and backend platforms, leveraging advanced .NET technologies. This role requires deep expertise in .NET Framework, .NET Standard, and .NET (Core/9), with hands-on experience across a diverse suite of applications including Blazor, Razor Pages, legacy WebForms, WCF, and Worker Services. The Lead Software Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and enhance scalable solutions supporting agent sales and business operations, while driving best practices in software architecture, code quality, and agile delivery. Duties/Responsibilities: • Serve as a technical expert for software development projects of moderate to high complexity, spanning legacy and modern .NET platforms • Develop and maintain technical specifications, solution architecture, and system documentation • Lead and participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and project-specific conventions • Apply strong problem solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot and optimize applications across multiple .NET versions • Collaborate effectively with developers, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders • Demonstrate expertise in software design patterns, architectural paradigms, and best practices for maintainable, testable, and scalable code • Address non-functional requirements such as security, reliability, scalability, performance, and availability • Translate functional requirements into robust technical solutions, integrating with SQL Server, Azure services, and third-party APIs • Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Azure and on-premises infrastructure, including CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation • Contribute to solution estimation, technical planning, and the establishment of coding and architectural standards • Stay current with industry trends, emerging .NET technologies, and cloud-native patterns • Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence Required Skills/Abilities: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field • 7+ years of hands-on software development experience with C# and .NET  • Deep understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns • Familiarity with front-end integration in .NET web applications including Blazor, JavaScript and legacy ASP.NET WebForms • Experience with WCF, Worker Services, and background processing in .NET • Strong SQL Server database skills including the ability to work with complex schemas.  • Ability to configure and troubleshoot Azure infrastructure • Experience with modern DevOps toolchains, build/release pipelines, and source control (Git/Azure DevOps) Preferred Skills/Abilities: • Advanced experience with Azure Cloud Services (App Services, Gateways, Storage, etc.) • Experience with Git repositories, branching strategies, and pull request workflows • Knowledge of Agile Scrum and Sprint Methodologies • Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and collaborative documentation practices