At Ness, people come first. Here, you'll be part of a vibrant team that values curiosity, innovation, and growth. We work with industry-leading clients on projects that truly make an impact while supporting every team member in carving out their unique career path. With resources for learning, certifications, and hands-on experiences, Ness offers you more than just a job—it’s a place where your ideas, ambition, and well-being matter.
The Role
We’re looking for a hands-on .NET Technical Lead to drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure code quality across projects. This role blends deep backend engineering skills with leadership and client-facing capabilities. You’ll guide cross-functional teams through end-to-end product delivery using cloud-native technologies, Agile best practices, and modern .NET stacks.
Key Responsibilities
· Design and implement scalable .NET Core backend services and APIs
· Lead solution architecture, code reviews, and technical risk assessments
· Drive best practices across engineering, testing, and DevOps pipelines
· Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and cross-functional teams
· Mentor developers through pair programming, feedback, and performance coaching
· Translate business requirements into robust and maintainable software architecture
· Monitor project progress, report delivery risks, and provide mitigation strategies
· Manage technical documentation, development estimates, and status updates
· Ensure adherence to coding standards, version control, and secure practices
· Facilitate Agile ceremonies and champion continuous improvement
Qualifications and Skills
Core Skills:
· 6–10+ years of .NET development experience (C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, Web API)
· Experience designing microservices, REST/SOAP APIs, and cloud-hosted systems
· Strong understanding of OOP, SOLID principles, and design patterns
· Hands-on experience with SQL Server and relational database design
· Proven ability to mentor, lead code reviews, and manage technical delivery
· Familiarity with Agile (Scrum), CI/CD, Git, DevOps tooling, and test automation
· Ability to guide architecture decisions and document high-level technical designs
· Experience with front-end integrations (Angular/Typescript is a plus)
Nice to Have:
· Experience with Azure or AWS cloud platforms and resource provisioning
· Exposure to infrastructure-as-code, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
· Knowledge of CMS platforms (e.g., Umbraco)
· Strong communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills
· Experience with DataBricks, scaling enterprise systems, or domain-driven design
What Makes You a Great Fit :
· You’re a seasoned backend engineer who thrives at the intersection of hands-on coding and strategic leadership.
· You bring deep experience in designing scalable .NET Core solutions and guiding architecture that stands the test of time and scale.
· You’re a strong mentor—able to uplift your team through knowledge sharing, pair programming, and thoughtful feedback.
· You understand how to translate business needs into technical roadmaps and lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact results.
· You’re confident managing project risks, timelines, and stakeholder communication while maintaining technical excellence.
· You embrace Agile methodologies, CI/CD best practices, and cloud-native development—and you’re always looking to push the engineering culture forward.
Why Join Us:
At Ness, you will work with diverse, talented professionals who are dedicated to making an impact through technology. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d love to connect with you if this role excites you. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates each team member’s unique talents.
With flexible remote options, diverse projects, and access to development resources, joining Ness means building a career that’s meaningful and impactful.
What to Expect Next:
We believe great experiences start with transparency—and that includes our hiring process. Here’s what you can typically expect after you hit "Apply":
1. HR Interview – A conversation to get to know you better and align on expectations
2. Technical Interview – A chance to showcase your skills and experience
3. Client Interview – Ensuring mutual fit between you and the client team
4. Offer Stage – If everything aligns, we’ll be happy to make it official
While many of our roles involve just 2–3 steps, some client processes may include additional conversations. Regardless of the path, we aim to keep every step transparent and respectful of your time.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Skills Required
- 6-10+ years of .NET development experience
- Proficiency in C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, and Web API
- Experience designing microservices, REST APIs, SOAP APIs, and cloud-hosted systems
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, SOLID principles, and design patterns
- Hands-on experience with SQL Server and relational database design
- Experience mentoring developers, leading code reviews, and managing technical delivery
- Familiarity with Agile Scrum, CI/CD, Git, DevOps tooling, and test automation
- Ability to guide architecture decisions and document high-level technical designs
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills
- Experience with Angular or TypeScript
- Experience with Azure or AWS cloud platforms and resource provisioning
- Exposure to infrastructure as code and containerization with Docker or Kubernetes
- Knowledge of CMS platforms such as Umbraco
- Experience with Databricks, enterprise-scale systems, or domain-driven design
Ness Digital Engineering Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ness Digital Engineering and has not been reviewed or approved by Ness Digital Engineering.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is often positioned as comprehensive, with medical and dental described as strong in North America. Wellness programs are also emphasized as part of the core package.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible or remote work options are frequently highlighted as part of the overall rewards experience. Learning and upskilling support is repeatedly framed as a meaningful benefit tied to the employee value proposition.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as generally “okay to good,” with stronger packages appearing for certain senior roles and some U.S. positions. This suggests compensation can be market-aligned when role level and geography are favorable.
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What We Do
Ness Digital Engineering, acquired by global investment firm KKR in 2022, is a full-lifecycle digital engineering firm offering digital advisory through scaled engineering services. Headquartered in New York, Ness serves our customers across 11 innovation hubs in the US, Eastern Europe, and India. Combining our core competence in engineering with the latest in digital strategy and technology, we seamlessly manage Digital Transformation journeys from strategy through execution to help businesses thrive in the digital economy. For more information, visit www.ness.com








