Toppan Merrill - .Net Full Stack Technical Lead - C#/ASP/AngularJS

Job Title : .Net Full Stack Tech Lead (AI/ ML )

Experience : 8 - 10 yrs

Location : Chennai

Job Summary :

We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead to lead a dynamic team of 7-10 developers and testers in designing, building, and maintaining a high-performance .NET Core/Angular-based product on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scalable application architecture, cloud-native development, and team leadership, with a hands-on approach to coding, design, and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities :

- Technical Leadership : Serve as the senior technical authority, driving architecture, design, and development of .NET Core, Angular, and Azure-based solutions.

- Team Management : Plan, assign, and track tasks, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high code quality, performance, and scalability.

- Code & Process Excellence : Enforce best practices (SOLID, Clean Code, Design Patterns), conduct code reviews, and reduce technical debt.

- Mentorship : Guide and upskill team members in .NET, Angular, Azure, and Agile methodologies.

- Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with product managers, architects, and clients to align technical solutions with business goals.

- Release Management : Oversee CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and release planning in an Azure DevOps environment.

- Innovation : Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance system performance and security.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Education : Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Experience :

- 8+ years in .NET stack (C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, Entity Framework) with Angular (v12+).

- Cloud Expertise : Hands-on experience with Azure (App Services, Functions, SQL DB, Blob Storage, AAD, Key Vault, etc.).

- Frontend Proficiency : Strong skills in Angular, TypeScript, RxJS, HTML5, CSS3, and state management (NgRx preferred).

- Database & Performance : Expertise in SQL Server (query optimization, indexing) and NoSQL (Cosmos DB is a plus).

- DevOps & CI/CD : Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and automated testing frameworks.

- AI/ML Integration : At least one project involving AI/ML integration (Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, or custom models).

- Agile & Collaboration : Strong experience in Scrum/Kanban and working in cross-functional teams.

- Soft Skills : Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities.

Nice-to-Have Skills :

- Microservices & DDD : Experience with microservices architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and CQRS.

- Security Best Practices : Knowledge of OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, and secure coding practices.

- Performance Tuning : Experience in application profiling, load testing, and optimization.

Why Join Us?

- Work on cutting-edge cloud-native applications with a talented and collaborative team.

- Opportunity to mentor developers, influence architecture, and drive innovation.

- Flexible work environment with a focus on growth and learning.