Technical Lead (Azure .NET)

As a Technical Lead (Azure .NET), you will be part of the Azure & Cloud Solutions capability. You will work on client-facing projects, and you will contribute towards the strategic direction of this team., * Technical Leadership: Lead a team of developers and technical leads, serving as a hands-on role model for coding standards and best practices.

• Workshop & Stakeholder Management: Facilitate technical workshops to capture requirements, map business processes, and present Azure architectures to internal and external stakeholders.
• Solution Design & Assurance: Create and review technical designs for cloud-native applications, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and secure.
• Government Standards Compliance: Oversee the delivery of projects in alignment with (UK) Government technology standards.
• Practice Development: Establish and refine development methodologies, including TDD, CI/CD, and Agile/Scrum frameworks.
• Mentorship: Guide junior and senior team members, fostering their professional growth through code reviews and knowledge sharing.

Technical Expertise

• Development: Expert-level proficiency in C# and .NET.
• App Dev & Frontend: Experience with modern frameworks such as MAUI, Blazor or React.
• Azure Cloud: Extensive experience with Azure PaaS (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps) and cloud-native architectures.
• Data & Integration: Strong knowledge of SQL Server/Azure SQL and NoSQL environments like Cosmos DB.
• DevOps & ALM: Mastery of Git and Azure DevOps pipelines for continuous integration and delivery.
• AI-First: Proficiency in leveraging GitHub Copilot and Model Context Protocol (MCP) to accelerate the software development lifecycle, coupled with experience architecting and developing Generative AI solutions.

Architecture & Principles

• Patterns: Deep understanding of Microservices architecture, Design Patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Security: Solid grasp of cloud security architecture, including AAD, SSO, and federated security.
• Testing: Advanced experience with unit testing (xUnit/NUnit) and mocking frameworks., * Experience: Ideally 8+ years in software development, with at least 4+ years focused on Azure cloud-native solutions.
• Communication: Exceptional written and spoken English, with the ability to be persuasive and assertive in consulting scenarios.
• Certifications: Microsoft Azure certifications (such as AZ-204 or AZ-305) are highly desirable.

Hitachi Solutions Europe is a global Digital, Data and Technology consultancy, Microsoft Inner Circle and Cloud Services partner, specialising in end-to-end transformation. We build services that are user centred and accessible, designed by our brilliant agile teams, capable of harnessing the power of the latest technologies. Our capabilities include Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Azure, Application Modernisation, Modern Data Platform, Performance & Analytics, Fraud and Error, Grants, User Centred Design, Accessibility and Agile DevOps. Our highly skilled team help drive improvements, creating efficiency and growth within organisations. We are committed to Microsoft technologies, with a mission to revolutionise modern businesses. To achieve this we employ the best, most dedicated talent to deliver outstanding technology solutions to both our local and global clients. Be part of our Hitachi family We place value on collaboration, open communication, and transparency. We emphasise the importance of team spirit, cohesion, and appreciation - And through our talented people, innovative culture, and technical and business expertise, we deliver game changing outcomes every day. Our learning culture and flat hierarchy are our recipes for success. But don´t take our word for it - Have a look at what our employees are saying: Hitachi Solutions: Recruiting the best talent and offering outstanding career opportunities (hitachi-solutions.co.uk) What to expect, your benefits Hitachi Solutions offers competitive compensation packages (incl. bonuses), pension and benefits plans. Work/Life balance is an essential part of our culture, and all our employees are home workers, although you will be expected to come into our or customer's offices regularly. We operate a comprehensive career development programme that includes mentoring and training plans to ensure that you will continue to grow and develop your career at Hitachi.