Software Technical Lead (.NET

Position: Software Technical Lead (.NET)
️ Are you the kind of engineer who doesn’t just build features, but rethinks systems?

We are looking for a  Software Technical Lead , someone who can lead technical direction, modernize legacy systems, elevate team performance, and thoughtfully introduce AI into real-world business workflows.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity within an established U.S.

-based financial/professional services organization that has spent over 30 years delivering financial audit and cost-recovery solutions to Fortune 500 clients.

Who You Are:

A senior full-stack engineer with demonstrated leadership experience

Someone who has modernized legacy systems and understands architectural trade-offs

Comfortable rolling up your sleeves while guiding technical direction

Experienced in leading distributed teams

Passionate about AI and its practical application in workflow automation and data-driven systems

Confident enough to challenge status quo decisions and introduce forward-thinking solutions

Equally strong in strategy discussions and deep technical implementation

Work Type:

Location:

Ontario (Remote)

Vacancy Type:
This role is a newly created position

What You’ll Do:

Lead the architectural evolution of a large, shared .NET codebase toward scalable, cloud-native, multi-tenant solutions

Design and implement AI-enhanced features using Azure AI Services, OpenAI APIs, or equivalent frameworks to automate workflows and improve data analysis

Oversee full-stack development across React front-end and .NET backend services

Modernize legacy desktop and monolithic systems into service-oriented architectures

Improve release velocity, deployment discipline, and engineering throughput

Establish architectural standards for scalability, security, and maintainability

Guide the team through best practices in CI/CD, branching strategy, and Azure Dev Ops pipelines

Collaborate closely with product leadership to translate business use cases into robust technical solutions

Mentor developers and elevate overall engineering maturity

Introduce structured code review practices and enforce quality standards

Support production stability through performance tuning and system optimization

Champion AI adoption, not just in products, but in internal engineering productivity

What We’re Looking For:

A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in full-stack software development within enterprise or complex business environments

Demonstrated experience serving as a Lead Software Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Technical Lead with responsibility for architectural direction and delivery oversight

Deep technical expertise in the Microsoft technology stack, including C#, .NET (ASP.NET Core), and modern front-end frameworks such as React.js

Strong experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and service-oriented architectures within scalable, distributed systems

Proven hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure, including cloud-native application design, App Services, Functions, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops

Practical experience integrating AI/ML services into production‑grade applications (e.g., Azure AI Services, OpenAI APIs, or comparable platforms)

Demonstrated success modernizing legacy or monolithic systems into scalable, maintainable, and modular architectures

Advanced knowledge of SQL Server, including data modeling, performance tuning, and managing high‑volume or complex datasets

Experience leading or mentoring distributed development teams, including offshore and cross‑functional contributors

Strong understanding of enterprise security, identity management, authentication/authorization frameworks, and multi‑tenant system design principles

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence technical direction and drive engineering excellence.

What Makes This Role Exciting

True Technical Ownership:  Direct access to IT leadership with influence over architectural direction

AI-First

Innovation:  Opportunity to embed AI into real enterprise workflows

Transformation Stage:  Shape the next generation of a 30-year-established organization

High Visibility:  Your work directly impacts enterprise clients and internal growth

Base Salary:  $140,000 – $170,000

Paid Time Off:  Competitive vacation and personal days to maintain a healthy work-life balance

Comprehensive

Health Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision benefits to support your overall well-being

Bonus eligibility

Flexible work arrangements

Ready to Elevate Your Career? Apply Now!
Ready to elevate your career? Apply now and let’s discuss how you can contribute to our team.

We’re proud to support diversity and inclusion. Need accommodation during the hiring process? Just let us know; we are here to support you!
AI Use Disclosure:
STACK IT uses AI-enhanced tools to support initial candidate screening and interview note analysis. All assessments and hiring decisions remain human-led.

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