Lead .NET Engineer with Azure and React

We are seeking a skilled Lead .NET Engineer with expertise in Azure and React to help modernize and enhance the insurance platform for our US-based client. This role combines technical leadership with deep implementation ownership across backend, frontend, cloud and DevOps, driving AI adoption and delivering scalable, secure solutions.Modernize the insurance platform towards a modular and microservices architecture under AzureProvide technical leadership across backend, frontend, cloud and DevOpsChampion AI adoption in SDLC by driving secure and measurable usage of tools like GitHub CopilotImplement backend services using .NET Core (versions 8-10), Entity Framework and DapperBuild and integrate RESTful and XML-based APIs for application functionalityDesign and optimize advanced MS SQL database solutionsUtilize modern frontend frameworks such as ReactJS or Vue.js to develop dynamic user interfacesArchitect microservices-based solutions leveraging Docker for deployment and scalabilityDeploy and manage applications on Azure platforms including Azure App Service and Azure Container AppsApply DevOps practices for CI/CD, release management and automation using Azure toolsEnsure secure coding practices throughout the development lifecycleContribute to AI-driven initiatives leveraging GitHub CopilotCollaborate with team members and document technical specifications clearlyDemonstrate awareness of SignalR and WebSockets for real-time communication