Technical Lead - .Net Development (8-10 yrs)

Job Summary :

We are looking for a Technical Lead with extensive experience in .NET technologies to guide the development of innovative fintech solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, developing, and deploying scalable financial applications while leading technical teams.

You will be responsible for setting the technical vision, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and delivering secure, high-performing systems tailored to fintech use cases such as payment gateways, digital wallets, and financial data platforms.

Key Responsibilities :

- Provide technical leadership to a team of developers, ensuring high-quality design and delivery of .NET-based fintech solutions.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements, architectural patterns, and development strategies.

- Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including secure coding, CI/CD, and automated testing.

- Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

- Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures using .NET Core/.NET Framework.

- Lead the development of core fintech applications, such as payment processing, fraud detection, and digital wallets.

- Ensure seamless integration with banking systems, third-party APIs, and regulatory platforms.

- Optimize applications for performance, reliability, and scalability in high-transaction environments.

- Ensure all solutions comply with relevant financial regulations, including PCI DSS, GDPR, and PSD2.

- Implement robust security measures, including encryption, secure authentication, and identity management.

- Lead the integration of KYC, AML, and other compliance processes into fintech platforms.

- Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies (e.g, blockchain, AI, cloud-native solutions) for fintech applications.

- Align technical strategies with business goals and evolving market needs.

- Drive the digital transformation of legacy systems to modern, cloud-based architectures.

Key Requirements :

Technical Skills :

- Extensive experience in C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, and Web API development.

- Strong knowledge of front-end technologies (e.g, JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js).

- Proficiency in working with databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, and NoSQL databases like MongoDB.

- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and serverless computing.

- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS and containerization tools (e.g, Docker, Kubernetes).

- Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Jenkins or Azure DevOps.

Fintech Domain Expertise :

- Proven experience in developing financial solutions such as payment gateways, core banking integrations, or digital wallets.

- Knowledge of Open Banking APIs, financial data security, and compliance frameworks.

- Understanding of high-transaction systems and real-time data processing.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

- 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role within fintech.

- Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) or .NET technologies.

- Experience with regional (Kuwait or GCC-specific) financial systems and regulations is a plus