Lead .NET Developer

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Apex Systems, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Job#: 2043661Job Description:Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.Position: Lead .NET DeveloperLocation: Miami, FLDuration : 6 month contract with potential extensionRate Range : 70-75/hrPosition Overview:This person will be responsible for eventually leading 2 developers in multiple modernization projects for this clients HR and Finance legacy applications.80/20 Hands-on/Leadership duties. Code reviews, collaboration with the 2 devs and the additional leadership team. Act as a mentor, coach, direct, advise, and assist in any needs while also being extremely hands on and assisting in the modernization. This position is full stack, but focused more on back end than front end.MUST Haves:• Leadership experience - must to have worked in a leadership role before• .NET Experience• React (must, angular is nice, but they need react also)• AWS• Kubernetes• DevOps understanding - CI/CD, deployment pipelines, etc• Please note that as a contract employee of Apex Systems, benefits include the below with employee contribution*• Health• Dental• Vision• Life Insurance; Short Term Disability• Hospitalization Coverage• Direct Deposit• Weekly Pay Periods• Training and Development Programs• 401k• Referral ProgramJob Description:The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for leading resources and providing technical and implementation leadership of software development for digital products. This role leads the planning, design, and implementation of technical solutions. This resource will mentor team members and understand the strengths and weaknesses of the engineers on the team, as well as foster technical growth, experimentation, and innovation. The Principal Software Engineer will partner with the business to help a scrum team achieve a balance between the frequent delivery of business features, compliance requirements, and excellence in engineering practices such as SOLID architecture, test-driven development, deployment automation and observability.Essential Functions:Code - Lead by example and write high quality code and provide technical example and guidance to the rest of the scrum team. The primary contribution to the team is through code.Design - Synthesize Architectural solutions by leveraging accepted architectural patterns and practices to drive the creation of software designs. Create project level technical designs using the appropriate software stack, patterns, technologies and libraries.Collaborate and Clarify - Partner with the business, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and other stakeholders on decisions regarding prioritization, execution, work allocation, sprint planning, goal setting. Help to clarify the technical concerns of stakeholders including the business and the development team.Lead - Serve as a team leader with responsibilities that include coaching and mentoring developers. Develop a rapport with the developers and understand the strengths and weaknesses of each team member.Context - Have a comprehensive technical view of the applications owned by the team and how they fit into the broader context of the software system. Use this perspective to provide technical direction in terms of frameworks, practices, and code quality.Technical Growth - Keep current on new technologies as they pertain to their product. Attend conferences, follower bloggers and meet regularly with other tech leads and architects.Onboarding and Team Growth - Helps develop and maintain onboarding processes and assists in onboarding new hires.Ownership of Quality Outcome - Have a strong sense of software craftsmanship. Own the applications, work to ensure quality through use of tooling such as security analysers, static code analysis, unit test threshold monitoring and others. Review code changes made by developers and provide feedback based on best practices.EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.