Lead Engineer

Summary

Join Egen, a rapidly growing data-first company, as a technical lead to spearhead the development of backend services and APIs using .NET Core. You will design and implement microservices, guide a team of engineers, and collaborate with the Solutions Architect. This fully remote position, open to US residents, requires 8+ years of software development experience with .NET Core/.NET 6+, proficiency in building RESTful APIs, and strong Azure Cloud services experience. The role involves mentoring a team, ensuring code quality, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines. Compensation is $130,000-$150,000 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software development experience with .NET Core/.NET 6+
• Proficient in building RESTful APIs and containerized services
• Strong experience with Azure Cloud services (App Services, Function Apps, Service Bus, SQL Database)
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and 12-factor app principles
• Experience with configuration and secret management tools (e.g., Azure Key Vault, App Config)
• Familiarity with database schema versioning and migration tools (e.g., Flyway, Liquibase, EF Migrations)
• Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and system design skills
• 3+ years in a technical lead role guiding small teams
• Strong collaboration skills in Agile/Scrum teams

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development of backend services and APIs built on .NET Core
• Design and implement microservices that adhere to the 12-factor app methodology
• Guide the team in using externalized configuration, secrets management, and container orchestration best practices
• Help translate product backlog items into technical tasks and lead their execution
• Support and mentor a team of 5 engineers in resolving complex issues, reviewing code, and making design decisions
• Collaborate closely with the Solutions Architect to align on design and architecture
• Participate in daily scrums, sprint planning, and architecture/design sessions
• Ensure code quality, performance, scalability, and adherence to non-functional requirements
• Contribute to automation and deployment strategies, supporting CI/CD pipelines
• Use standard schema management tools for managing and evolving databases

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Paid Leave (Vacation/PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 401 (k) Employer Match
• Employee Referral Bonuses