Lead.NET Developer

Toronto 2 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Most modernization roles involve incremental change. This one is a true greenfield rebuild of a core industry platform used every day by lenders who rely on us to keep their businesses running. You will:Establish the new technical foundation that will carry our company for the next decadeLead the rewrite of legacy PHP systems into a modern .NET cloud-native ecosystemShape engineering culture, standards, and best practices from the ground upIf you want to put your architectural vision into practice—while still writing code that matters—this is the rare opportunity you’ve been waiting for. What You’ll DoAs our Lead .NET Developer, you will:Own the ArchitectureDefine the technical vision for our next-generation platformArchitect and implement a modern .NET Core–based ecosystemLead our transition to microservices, cloud-native patterns, and modern DevOps workflows Deliver Hands-On ImpactWrite high-quality, maintainable code for new core systemsDesign and build REST APIs, distributed components, and mobile experiencesMake technology choices that balance performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability Lead and Elevate the TeamMentor developers and guide architectural thinking across the organizationEstablish coding standards, development workflows, and quality practicesCollaborate directly with leadership to align engineering decisions with business goals Your work will directly influence product velocity, system reliability, and how lenders across North America interact with our platform.RequirementsExpert-level C# and .NET Core, with mastery of modern development patternsStrong experience with React for cross-platform mobile developmentProficiency in Tailwind CSS and modern front-end architecturesDeep understanding of REST API design, microservices, and cloud-native application developmentExperience with CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps toolingStrong SQL and NoSQL database design skillsFamiliarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP)7+ years of development experience, including 3+ with .NETA history of leading or driving large-scale modernization or rewrite initiativesStrong architectural judgment and the ability to make pragmatic decisions under real-world constraintsExcellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersA passion for clean code, elegant architecture, and raising the bar for engineering teamsBenefitsA defining career opportunity to architect a major platform from the ground upCompetitive compensationHigh autonomy and direct influence on technology decisionsLeadership support that understands the importance of engineering excellenceThe stability of a profitable, successful company combined with the energy of a modernization startup initiative