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# Lead Engineer, Software Development

- **Company:** Pride Global
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $143,333.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Database Design, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Architecture, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Postman, GitHub Copilot, AI Coding Agents, Containerization, Kubernetes, Production Code, Cosmos DB, Claude, Microservices
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_1d4ae4c5

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience with .NET and C# development.
 * Strong experience with SQL Server and database design.
 * Experience with Azure cloud migration and cloud-native application development.
 * Experience using AI code assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar tools.
 * Strong experience with automated testing, TDD, and CI/CD.
 * Experience working in Agile and AI-enhanced software development environments.

Education:

 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Other Qualifications/Requirements:

 * Strong software architecture and development skills.
 * Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
 * Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
 * Ability to independently deliver production-grade code.
 * Experience mentoring engineers and promoting engineering best practices.
 * Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
 * Must currently reside in West Los Angeles, CA.
 * Ability to work onsite at least 3 days per week.

Must-Haves

 * 8+ years of .NET/C# development experience with enterprise-grade application development.
 * Strong SQL Server and database design experience.
 * Hands-on Azure migration and cloud-native development experience.
 * Experience with AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar tools.
 * Strong experience with automated testing, TDD, CI/CD, and Agile development.

Nice-to-Haves

 * Microservices, containerization, and orchestration experience, particularly Kubernetes/AKS.
 * Experience with Azure DevOps and continuous delivery practices.
 * AI/ML experience or exposure to AI-driven software development.
 * Experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, or working with offshore teams.
 * CNCF technologies and broader cloud-native architecture experience.

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## Description

* Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications using .NET, C#, and SQL Server.
 * Architect and execute Azure migrations, including re-platforming and modernization of legacy applications.
 * Design and develop cloud-native solutions using Azure services such as AKS, Cosmos DB, App Services, and Functions.
 * Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, and similar code assistants.
 * Translate stakeholder discussions into technical specifications, application flows, interfaces, and architectures.
 * Develop production-grade code and automated testing frameworks.
 * Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, and automated testing practices.
 * Use API testing tools and intelligent testing frameworks to improve software quality.
 * Work with large codebases and AI coding assistants to accelerate development and testing.
 * Mentor junior engineers and promote software engineering best practices.