Lead Dotnet Developer

Job Title: Senior .NET / Azure Application Development Lead (DevOps & Cloud)Location: Baltimore, MD (Local Candidates Only)Hybrid Role - Local to Baltimore onlyPosition Type: ContractKey Responsibilities:Design and Development: Build scalable, maintainable .NET applications.Code Quality: Write clean, efficient code; conduct reviews; mentor junior developers.Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements.Technical Leadership: Guide the team and enforce best practices.Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.Performance Optimization: Ensure applications run efficiently at scale.Integration: Maintain integrations with external systems and APIs.Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends and improve processes.Technical SkillsProgramming: Deep experience in C#, VB.NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET, Blazor.API Development: RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.Databases: Microsoft SQL Server (SSMS, SSAS, SSIS, RS).Cloud: Strong knowledge of Azure.Version Control: Git, CI/CD pipelines.SDLC: Familiarity with SDLC models and deliverables.Design Patterns: Strong grasp of OOP design patterns.BI Tools: PowerBI, Tableau.Microsoft Tools: Visual Studio, VS Code.Minimum Education & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).8 years recent experience with Microsoft .NET/Azure stack.5 years in application development.2 years as an application development lead.Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.