Lead Engineer

Company Description / Details

A leading financial technology company is seeking a Lead Engineer to design, develop, and modernize enterprise-grade applications using .NET, C#, SQL Server, and Azure. The role will focus on cloud migration, AI-assisted software development, automated testing, and cloud-native architecture.

Important Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Till 04/01/2027
• Location:West Los Angeles, CA – Hybrid
• Pay Rate: $68.91/hr on W2
• Work Schedule: Minimum 3 days/week onsite; remaining days remote
• Location Requirement: Candidates must currently reside in West Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications using .NET, C#, and SQL Server.
• Architect and execute Azure migrations, including re-platforming and modernization of legacy applications.
• Design and develop cloud-native solutions using Azure services such as AKS, Cosmos DB, App Services, and Functions.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, and similar code assistants.
• Translate stakeholder discussions into technical specifications, application flows, interfaces, and architectures.
• Develop production-grade code and automated testing frameworks.
• Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, and automated testing practices.
• Use API testing tools and intelligent testing frameworks to improve software quality.
• Work with large codebases and AI coding assistants to accelerate development and testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote software engineering best practices.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience with .NET and C# development.
• Strong experience with SQL Server and database design.
• Experience with Azure cloud migration and cloud-native application development.
• Experience using AI code assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar tools.
• Strong experience with automated testing, TDD, and CI/CD.
• Experience working in Agile and AI-enhanced software development environments.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Other Qualifications/Requirements:

• Strong software architecture and development skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Ability to independently deliver production-grade code.
• Experience mentoring engineers and promoting engineering best practices.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
• Must currently reside in West Los Angeles, CA.
• Ability to work onsite at least 3 days per week.

Must-Haves

• 8+ years of .NET/C# development experience with enterprise-grade application development.
• Strong SQL Server and database design experience.
• Hands-on Azure migration and cloud-native development experience.
• Experience with AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar tools.
• Strong experience with automated testing, TDD, CI/CD, and Agile development.

Nice-to-Haves

• Microservices, containerization, and orchestration experience, particularly Kubernetes/AKS.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and continuous delivery practices.
• AI/ML experience or exposure to AI-driven software development.
• Experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, or working with offshore teams.
• CNCF technologies and broader cloud-native architecture experience.

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Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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