Lead .Net Developer

Job : Lead .Net Developer
Location : :San Antonio, TX (Onsite)
Fulltime
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
* 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 3+ years as a Technical Lead.
* Expert proficiency in C# and .NET Core (or modern .NET) for building high-performance applications and services.
* Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), advanced data structures, and multithreading.
* Deep, hands-on experience designing, developing, and optimizing complex, data-intensive WPF desktop applications.
* Expertise with XAML, data binding, control templates, and styling.
* Mastery of the MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) design pattern.
* Experience with UI performance tuning and handling large datasets in a desktop environment.
* Experience with a .NET-compatible Kafka client (e.g., Confluent Kafka .NET Client).
* Ability to design message structures and implement reliable, fault-tolerant message processing patterns.
* Strong experience with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and ORMs (e.g., Entity Framework Core).
* Proficiency with Git or other modern source control systems.
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab).
* Knowledge of API design (RESTful Services) and integration.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Serve as the senior "hands-on" developer, contributing high-quality, complex code primarily in C# and .NET Core.
- Lead the design and implementation of high-performance, responsive desktop UIs using WPF and XAML, focusing on optimization, data binding, and user experience
- Profile and optimize the application, specifically addressing WPF rendering/threading issues and optimizing Kafka message throughput and consumption latency.
- Define the target architecture for desktop applications, ensuring alignment with business goals, scalability, and performance standards.
- Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices (e.g., SOLID, DRY), and design patterns (especially MVVM for WPF) across the development team.
- Own the technical roadmap for the application stack, evaluating and recommending new tools, frameworks, and techniques in the .NET and streaming space.
- Proactively identify and resolve technical risks, bottlenecks, and complex issues, acting as the final point of technical escalation.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to refine requirements, provide accurate effort estimations, and manage the technical delivery schedule for features.
- Coach and mentor mid-level and junior developers on technical skills, architectural concepts, and effective development practices (e.g., unit testing, code reviews).
- Conduct frequent and detailed code reviews, providing constructive feedback to maintain code quality, security, and performance.
- ct as the technical liaison between the development team and other stakeholders (QA, DevOps, Business Analysts, Infrastructure).
- Facilitate technical aspects of Agile ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Design Sessions) and ensure the team is aligned on technical require ments and acceptance criteria.
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.