Senior Lead Developer

We are seeking a Senior Leader Developer to guide the architecture, development, and deployment of a large-scale microservices-based system using Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles. The solution integrates a modern data platform as its core data layer and is developed by cross-functional teams in a containerized and Agile environment. The engineer will lead technical decision-making, mentor teams, and ensure delivery of secure, scalable, and maintainable services.

Your role

• Minimum 8 years of combined post-secondary education and relevant work experience.

• A Level 4 degree in Software Engineering or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams (developers, architects, security).

• Deep experience in designing and building microservices architectures using DDD, including orchestration and choreography (SAGA pattern).

• Proven ability to develop, deploy, and scale APIs (REST, WebSockets) across distributed systems.

• Strong proficiency in C# programming.

• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience working in and managing Agile teams (SCRUM).

• Ability to write technical documentation, specifications, and conduct code reviews.

• Experience collaborating across frontend and backend teams to deliver cohesive solutions.

  
  

Offer

• Competitive market rate

• Long-term freelance engagement with renewal options

• International, collaborative work environment

  
  

Requirements

• Lead the technical architecture and delivery of microservices-based systems following DDD principles.

• Design and implement loosely coupled services, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.

• Develop high-quality APIs and manage service integration across teams and systems.

• Oversee the use of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) in production environments.

• Establish and improve CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable software delivery.

• Promote best coding practices, mentor engineers, and lead code reviews.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and team leads to align on technical direction and priorities.

• Monitor application health, implement observability, and proactively resolve issues.

• Contribute to a strong team culture through knowledge sharing and peer support.

• Ensure alignment with Agile/SCRUM methodologies and continuous delivery goals.