Technical Lead

TATA Consulting Services•San Antonio, TX

50d•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Serve as the senior "hands-on" developer, contributing high-quality, complex code primarily in C# and .NET Core. Lead the design and implementation of high-performance, responsive desktop UIs using WPF and XAML, focusing on optimization, data binding, and user experience Profile and optimize the application, specifically addressing WPF rendering/threading issues and optimizing Kafka message throughput and consumption latency. Define the target architecture for desktop applications, ensuring alignment with business goals, scalability, and performance standards. Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices (e.g., SOLID, DRY), and design patterns (especially MVVM for WPF) across the development team. Own the technical roadmap for the application stack, evaluating and recommending new tools, frameworks, and techniques in the .NET and streaming space. Proactively identify and resolve technical risks, bottlenecks, and complex issues, acting as the final point of technical escalation. Collaborate with Product Owners to refine requirements, provide accurate effort estimations, and manage the technical delivery schedule for features. Coach and mentor mid-level and junior developers on technical skills, architectural concepts, and effective development practices (e.g., unit testing, code reviews). Conduct frequent and detailed code reviews, providing constructive feedback to maintain code quality, security, and performance. Act as the technical liaison between the development team and other stakeholders (QA, DevOps, Business Analysts, Infrastructure). Facilitate technical aspects of Agile ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Design Sessions) and ensure the team is aligned on technical require ments and acceptance criteria.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 3+ years as a Technical Lead.
Expert proficiency in C# and .NET Core (or modern .NET) for building high-performance applications and services.
Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), advanced data structures, and multithreading.
Deep, hands-on experience designing, developing, and optimizing complex, data-intensive WPF desktop applications.
Expertise with XAML, data binding, control templates, and styling.
Mastery of the MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) design pattern.
Experience with UI performance tuning and handling large datasets in a desktop environment.
Experience with a .NET-compatible Kafka client (e.g., Confluent Kafka .NET Client).
Ability to design message structures and implement reliable, fault-tolerant message processing patterns.
Strong experience with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and ORMs (e.g., Entity Framework Core).
Proficiency with Git or other modern source control systems.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab).
Knowledge of API design (RESTful Services) and integration.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior "hands-on" developer, contributing high-quality, complex code primarily in C# and .NET Core.
Lead the design and implementation of high-performance, responsive desktop UIs using WPF and XAML, focusing on optimization, data binding, and user experience
Profile and optimize the application, specifically addressing WPF rendering/threading issues and optimizing Kafka message throughput and consumption latency.
Define the target architecture for desktop applications, ensuring alignment with business goals, scalability, and performance standards.
Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices (e.g., SOLID, DRY), and design patterns (especially MVVM for WPF) across the development team.
Own the technical roadmap for the application stack, evaluating and recommending new tools, frameworks, and techniques in the .NET and streaming space.
Proactively identify and resolve technical risks, bottlenecks, and complex issues, acting as the final point of technical escalation.
Collaborate with Product Owners to refine requirements, provide accurate effort estimations, and manage the technical delivery schedule for features.
Coach and mentor mid-level and junior developers on technical skills, architectural concepts, and effective development practices (e.g., unit testing, code reviews).
Conduct frequent and detailed code reviews, providing constructive feedback to maintain code quality, security, and performance.
Act as the technical liaison between the development team and other stakeholders (QA, DevOps, Business Analysts, Infrastructure).
Facilitate technical aspects of Agile ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Design Sessions) and ensure the team is aligned on technical require ments and acceptance criteria.

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

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