.NET Tech lead

Project/Client: Fintech

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 12 months

Seniority: Tech Lead / Senior

Language: English

Role Overview: We’re hiring a hands-on .NET Tech Lead to drive engineering delivery for new payment-focused initiatives within a regulated fintech setting. This role blends technical leadership with active development. You’ll shape modern, secure, and scalable backend platforms used across European markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical design and delivery of backend systems using C# / .NET

• Contribute directly to hands-on development while setting architectural direction

• Build and maintain services supporting real-time and batch processing flows

• Oversee integrations with external APIs, third-party platforms, and file-based interfaces

• Ensure strong code quality through reviews, standards, and mentorship

• Align architecture with security, compliance, resilience, and audit requirements

• Work closely with product, compliance, and cross-functional engineering teams

• Drive CI/CD practices, testing strategy, and technical documentation

Must-Have Requirements:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with C# / .NET (Core / 6 / 7 / 8)

• Experience acting as a Tech Lead or Senior Engineer on complex backend systems

• Strong backend integration experience (REST, SOAP, SFTP, messaging, etc.)

• Solid understanding of distributed systems, reliability, and secure coding practices

• Strong database experience (design, performance optimization, and SQL — e.g., SQL Server or similar RDBMS)

• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments

• Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD pipelines

• Clear communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to payment systems, banking integrations, or financial services

• Familiarity with ISO 20022, SEPA, or financial messaging standards

• Understanding of clearing, settlement, or financial transaction lifecycles

• Experience with core banking platforms or digital wallet solutions

• Experience with cloud-native architectures (Azure or AWS)