Tech Lead (.NET)

Coordinate reusable components, shared libraries, and cross-cutting functionality across sub-applications.

Collaborate with the Data Engineer on data contracts, API design, and integration requirements.

Collaborate with the DevOps Engineer on CI/CD pipelines, environment management, and deployment automation.

Ensure development work aligns with security, compliance, and architecture guidance established by the Chief Engineer.

Support onboarding of new developers and promote team-wide technical consistency.

Develop working knowledge of the DoD PPBE process, Task Planning, Navy ERP (Extender), ULOs, G-Invoicing, and PIEE workflows sufficient to support accurate technical decomposition and delivery decisions.

Technical Environment: Languages: C#/.NET (ASP.NET Core), JavaScript/TypeScript Front-End: React or Angular Database: PostgreSQL Cloud: Microsoft Azure / Azure Government DevOps: Git, Docker, CI/CD, Azure DevOps Security: RBAC, CUI/IL4 controls, secure coding practices Process: Agile/Scrum, Jira, Confluence

Technical leadership and developer mentorship

Sprint discipline and on-time delivery accountability

Full-stack .NET development depth

Code quality ownership and review rigor

Clear technical communication

Collaborative cross-functional coordination

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

7+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical lead, senior developer, or team lead capacity.

Advanced proficiency in C# and .NET (ASP.NET Core, .NET 6/8+).

Strong full-stack development skills including REST API design, backend service development, and modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or equivalent).

Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL or equivalent) including schema design and query optimization.

Demonstrated ability to lead sprint ceremonies, decompose work, and coordinate a small-to-mid-size development team.

Experience with Git-based development workflows, branching strategies, code review, and pull request processes.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate technical decisions clearly to peers and leadership.

Experience developing applications for DoD or other federal government environments.

Familiarity with DoD financial management systems (Navy ERP, PIEE, G-Invoicing, or equivalent).

Experience with Azure or Azure Government cloud environments.

Experience with .NET major version upgrades (e.g., .NET 8 to .NET 10 or equivalent).

Familiarity with IL4/IL5, CUI, NIST 800-171, or CMMC requirements.

Experience with microservice architectures, event-driven patterns, or domain-driven design.

Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit, Playwright, or equivalent).

Experience working on SDVOSB or small business government contracts.