Director Engineering

Director .NET Technology / Director of Engineering (.NET Platform) Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and strategic technology leader to lead enterprise application development initiatives using the Software Engineering stack. The Director will oversee architecture, delivery, engineering excellence, cloud modernization, and team leadership across multiple products and programs. This role requires a strong background in Microsoft technologies, scalable enterprise systems, cloud-native architectures, stakeholder management, and people leadership. Key Responsibilities Technology Leadership Define and drive the enterprise .NET technology roadmap. Lead architecture and modernization initiatives for mission-critical applications. Establish engineering standards, best practices, and governance models. Drive adoption of cloud-native and microservices-based solutions. Delivery & Execution Manage multiple engineering teams and large-scale delivery programs. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with high quality. Collaborate with Product, QA, DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams. Oversee Agile/Scrum execution and engineering productivity metrics. Architecture & Engineering Design scalable distributed systems using Microsoft technologies. Review and approve solution architectures and technical designs. Ensure performance, security, reliability, and compliance standards. Guide migration from legacy systems to modern architectures. Team & Stakeholder Management Mentor engineering managers, architects, and senior developers. Conduct hiring, performance management, and capability development. Engage with business stakeholders, clients, and executive leadership. Present technology strategies and delivery status to leadership teams. Required Technical Skillsets Core .NET Technologies ASP.NET Core C# .NET Framework / .NET 8+ Web API / RESTful Services Entity Framework / EF Core LINQ MVC Architecture Cloud & DevOps Microsoft Azure Azure App Services Azure Functions Kubernetes / Docker CI/CD pipelines GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps Architecture Skills Microservices Architecture Event-Driven Architecture Domain-Driven Design (DDD) API Gateway patterns Distributed Systems Multi-tenant SaaS architecture Database Technologies SQL Server Cosmos DB Redis Cache Database optimization & tuning Frontend Exposure (Preferred) Angular / React TypeScript Blazor Additional Preferred Skills AI/ML integration exposure Security & Identity Management OAuth2 / OpenID Connect Performance engineering Observability & monitoring tools Leadership & Soft Skills Strategic thinking Executive communication Client engagement Vendor management Budget & resource planning Conflict resolution Cross-functional collaboration Strong mentoring capabilities Experience Requirements 15+ years in software engineering. 7+ years in technical leadership or engineering management. Experience managing large distributed teams. Proven success delivering enterprise-scale .NET solutions. Experience in cloud transformation programs. Educational Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field. Microsoft Azure certifications preferred.