Our client, a large and well-established organization undergoing significant technology and digital transformation, is seeking a Team Lead - Software Engineering to join its Technology and Business Transformation team.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the development of next-generation cloud-based applications while mentoring a team of engineers and partnering closely with business stakeholders to translate strategic needs into scalable and secure technical solutions.

The successful candidate will combine strong hands-on engineering expertise with leadership capabilities, acting as a key point of contact between technology and business teams while driving engineering excellence across modern cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of modern cloud-native applications within a Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of software engineers, promoting best practices in development, architecture, and delivery.
• Ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with internal stakeholders and business teams to understand system needs and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Guide stakeholders through solution architecture, implementation strategies, and technical implications.
• Architect and develop enterprise applications using C#.NET, ASP.NET, and related technologies.
• Design and optimize relational database structures and batch processes to ensure performance and reliability.

Delivery & Quality

• Produce technical documentation, specifications, and architectural diagrams.
• Participate in and oversee testing, defect resolution, and deployment activities.
• Ensure the implementation of strong security practices, access controls, and compliance standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and innovations in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and automation across the development lifecycle.

Profile

The ideal candidate is a senior software engineering professional with leadership experience, capable of combining technical depth with strong collaboration and communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience designing, building, testing, and deploying enterprise applications.
• Demonstrated experience working with cloud-native architectures, particularly in Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience leading or mentoring development teams in complex technical environments.

Technical Expertise

• Strong proficiency in C#.NET, ASP.NET, and VB.NET
• Solid knowledge of SQL and relational database design
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies
• Strong understanding of MVC architecture and object-oriented programming
• Familiarity with version control and DevOps tools (Git, VSTS, Azure DevOps)

Technology Environment

• Languages: C#.NET, ASP.NET, VB.NET, Python
• Databases: SQL Server, IBM DB2
• Infrastructure: IIS, Active Directory
• Platforms: SharePoint, Lotus Notes, ServiceNow

Additional Assets

• Experience with enterprise systems such as financial messaging platforms, CRM systems, or GIS platforms
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with automation using PowerShell or Python
• Knowledge of legacy system modernization or mainframe environments