CoE Lead .NET

Role description:

CoE Lead .NET is responsible to provide leadership, mentorship, and strategic guidance to the team of 7-10 software developers. Overseeing and leading .NET Centre of Excellence (CoE), a set of best practices and standards for the entire software development lifecycle process. Taking active part in hiring decisions, performance development processes and long term career planning for the team. Contributing to budget planning and execution of the software development divisions. Up to 50% of time contributing to the design and development of our new and existing software solutions.

Key Accountabilities

• Leadership (solid line management) of 7-10 software developers, assigned to multiple projects.
• Liaising with potential and actual clients with regard to Clear Course software products
• Planning team members’ assignments to projects according to their experience, skills and career growth aspirations
• Up to 50% of time: hands on designing and developing software according to existing and future business requirements
• Guidance on the technology strategy, design principles and new skills/capabilities development within our .NET Centre of Excellence
• Being responsible for the technology delivery of the solution, ensuring operational success (uptime, performance, user experience)
• Communicate effectively at all levels; within the team, with business users, and other teams Provide analytical and programming skills across the entire solution
• Take ownership of the automated deployment of new releases using automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead the team in developing automated unit testing
• Provide clear and concise documentation for different type of internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion coding practices and excellence
• Research and follow emerging technologies

Required skills and Experience

• 2+ years of experience as a software engineering team leader or team manager
• Experience in recruitment process as a hiring manager
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation the performance of software developers
• 5+ years of experience as a software developer in C# .NET technology stack
• Knowledge of frontend technologies (i.e. JavaScript, CSS, Typescript, Angular, React)
• In-depth knowledge of relational databases (SQL Server, SQLite) or/and NoSQL
• Experience in both client-server and microservices architecture
• Azure App Services, deployment, diagnostics, and monitoring
• Azure DevOps, source control, branching, CI, CD, package creation and deployment via pipelines
• Strong team player mentality and experience working closely with other developers
• Experience developing in domain driven design, SaaS environment
• Experience of working within an agile (SCRUM/Kanban) environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Required behaviors & attributes

• Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical people
• Takes ownership of tasks and issues, from planning to delivery
• Highly organised with an analytical approach and strong attention to detail
• Strong architectural mindset, able to direct a team towards a common vision
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver on a common goal
• Mentoring others by sharing the knowledge and experience with junior team members, providing guidance and support to help them grow and excel in their roles

Desired skills & experience

• Experience in building cross-platform solutions (IOS, Android, Windows, Linux)
• Experience with Microsoft Playwright would be advantageous
• Experience with payment systems/solutions would be a plus