Technical Lead – .NET Core (Hands-on)

Location: Qatar
Engagement: Long-term
Experience: 7–10 years overall (3–4 years in a Lead role)

Job Description

We are hiring a Technical Lead – .NET Core (Hands-on) for our client in Qatar. This role requires a strong technical leader who can actively code, architect solutions, and guide development teams to deliver high-quality, scalable applications.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor developers, providing technical direction, code reviews, and enforcing best practices.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using .NET Core and C#.
Collaborate with business, QA, and infrastructure teams to deliver new features and solutions.
Architect and implement RESTful APIs and integrations with third-party services.
Balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on development work.
Drive architectural decisions, design patterns, and performance optimization.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance to ensure delivery excellence.
Maintain technical documentation and oversee deployment activities.
Promote continuous improvement in development processes and team collaboration.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
7–10 years of experience, including 3–4 years in a Lead or Senior role.
Strong expertise in C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework, and SQL Server.
Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, and software architecture.
Proven experience leading teams and managing delivery timelines.
Hands-on experience with REST APIs, Git, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms.
Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Angular, or React.
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps tools.
Strong ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.