Job Specification: .Net Technical LeadJob Title: .Net Technical LeadLocation: Fully Remote (Preferred candidates in Pune, but open to all)Work Hours: 4:30 PM to 1:30 AM IST [7AM - 3PM CST]Experience Required: 8+ YearsRole SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Lead API engineer with strong expertise in building high-performance, scalable, and reliable APIs. This role requires proficiency in asynchronous programming, queue-based systems, event-driven architecture, high through-put systems, and Azure cloud services. The ideal candidate will also have experience with unit testing, performance, and load testing to ensure the quality and scalability of the system.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and optimize RESTful APIs using .NET Core for high through-put and low-latency applications.Implement asynchronous programming patterns to improve performance and scalability in API services.Develop solutions based on event-driven architecture to handle real-time, high-volume data flows and asynchronous messaging (e.g., Azure Service Bus).Ensure proper logging, monitoring, and observability in distributed systems to detect and resolve issues quickly.Participate in code reviews, ensuring best practices for performance, security, and reliability are followed.Collaborate on technical discussions and contribute to the overall API, and Azure strategy, architecture, and roadmap.Required Skills and Qualifications8+ years of experience with .NET stack (C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API).2+ years of development experience with Azure Cloud services.Extensive experience with asynchronous programming patterns such as async/await, Tasks, and Parallel Programming.Experience with Azure cloud services including App Services, Azure Functions, Service Bus, and Blob Storage.Experience with message queuing and event-driven systems (e.g., Azure Service Bus, Event Hub, Event Grid, Storage Queues).Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques, such as caching, load balancing, and connection pooling.Good experience with Agile methodologies and micro services architecture.Proficiency with unit testing frameworks (e.g., XUnit, NUnit, MSTest).Soft SkillsTakes ownership, is a proactive problem-solver with a positive, can-do attitude.Passionate about development.Excellent communication and teamwork skills.Ability to work effectively in a remote environment.Nice to HaveOptimize APIs and Azure-based systems for high-concurrency scenarios, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and maintainable.Experience conducting performance and load testing using tools like Azure Load Testing, JMeter, or Gatling.Please feel free to share your profile to talent.acquisition@Intelera.tech