Technical Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior .NET Developer/Technical Lead with 10+ years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering scalable enterprise applications using C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, SQL Server, and Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, Entity Framework Core, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure cloud services, CI/CD, and Agile development practices. This role requires excellent problem-solving abilities, technical leadership, and the capability to manage multiple products while delivering high-quality, secure, and maintainable software solutions. Experience with cloud-native applications, event-driven architecture, and modern authentication frameworks such as OAuth2.0, JWT, Azure AD, or Keycloak will be an added advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, development, and deployment of high-performance, scalable, and maintainable applications.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Efficiently manage context switching between multiple products, ensuring focus and productivity across diverse tasks and projects.
• Architect, design, and implement microservices-based solutions using C#, .NET Core & .NET
• Develop data access solutions using Entity Framework Core.
• Apply design patterns (Factory, Singleton, Repository, etc.) to solve software design problems effectively.
• Optimize database performance and ensure efficient data access using SQL Server.
• Leverage Azure services, including AKS, App Service, and Azure Functions, to build cloud-native applications.
• Manage containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes.
• Implement and maintain event-driven architectures using Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, or similar tools.
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs for secure and scalable communication between services, integrating with Swagger/OpenAPI for documentation and OAuth2.0/OpenID connect for security.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior developers.
• Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and provide regular status updates on progress.

KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Proficiency in C# and .NET Core: Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Strong experience with SQL Server for database design, development, and optimization.
• Expertise in Entity Framework and Entity Framework Core for ORM and data access.
• Hands-on experience with Azure services (AKS, App Service, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps).
• Proficiency in designing and developing microservices architecture, with experience in Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• In-depth knowledge of design patterns for scalable and maintainable code architecture.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms with practical application experience.
• Experience in RESTful API design, with knowledge of Swagger/OpenAPI, OAuth2.0, and JWT for API security.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks (e.g., xUnit, NUnit), and version control systems (Git, GitFlow).
• Strong context switching ability, with the capacity to manage multiple products and shift focus between tasks efficiently.

Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with nHibernate and OData for advanced data access techniques.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies.
• Understanding of Zeebe (workflow engine) and SignalR (real-time web functionality).
• Proficiency in PowerShell for scripting and automation tasks.
• Familiarity with identity management systems such as Keycloak and Azure AD for authentication and authorization.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Sound experience of designing and developing applications both individually and as part of a team
• Knowledge of a commodity or financial trading environment useful but not a pre-requisite
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions to technical problems
• Experience of working in an Agile/Scrum team environment
• Educated to Degree-level (or equivalent), as a minimum requirement

Who we are

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that advance everyday life.

With over 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 30 countries, our activities are supported by a global network of offices.

Glencore’s customers are principally industrial users, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing, and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics, and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.