Location: Gurgaon, India. Job Summary We are looking for an experienced .NET Lead to drive design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade applications using Microsoft technologies. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with .NET Core, MVC, C#, SQL, WebAPI, and Dependency Injection, and will lead a team through full software development lifecycle, ensuring high quality and timely delivery of solutions. Key Responsibilities • Lead and mentor a team of developers, drive technical discussions, design reviews, and best practices in coding and architecture. • Architect, design, and implement backend solutions using .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, C#, and WebAPI. • Develop scalable, efficient, and secure APIs and microservices with clear separation of concerns. • Apply Dependency Injection, SOLID principles and design patterns for maintainable code. • Work closely with product owners, QA, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful releases. • Ensure high code quality with strong unit testing, automated testing, and code reviews. • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, optimize performance and database interactions. • Participate in SDLC practices, including Agile/Scrum ceremonies and CI/CD pipelines. Required Skills & Experience • 7 – 15 years of professional software development experience with strong hands-on background in .NET technologies. • Expert in C#, .NET Core (ASP.NET Core), MVC, WebAPI (RESTful services). • Solid experience in SQL Server (schema, queries, performance tuning). • Strong understanding and practical experience with Dependency Injection frameworks and patterns. • Familiarity with modern development best practices (SOLID, TDD, CI/CD). • Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and guiding development teams. • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.