Lead Software Engineer (.NET)
Join Exadel as a Lead Software Engineer and power global systems that matter. Mentor top talent, own the roadmap, and help build what’s next—together. Why Join Exadel Exadel is an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering excellence, 2,000+ professionals, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks. From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next. What powers it all? Our people — ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving. About the Client Our client is a global leader in financial and audit software solutions, empowering professionals in accounting, compliance, and data analytics to work smarter and more securely. The company serves thousands of organizations worldwide, from mid-sized firms to large enterprises, helping them modernize workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance data integrity across complex ecosystems. About The Project The project involves the design and development of a robust, scalable, and maintainable Access Control List (ACL) system. What You’ll Do Create, revise, and maintain the technical and technological strategy. Initiate and conduct Proof of Concepts (PoC) to evaluate and select new libraries, frameworks, and critical components (e.g., caching, security) Analyze requirements from a technical perspective, develop detailed technical designs, and create/maintain Architectural Decision Records (ADR) to formalize the micro-architecture of the ACL domain Lead the implementation of Access Control Lists (ACL), ensure security measures comply with best practices, and define the security baseline for the application, including basic threat modeling Develop, implement, and enforce uniform standards (including Secure Coding Practices), create the reference implementation for the team, and actively drive the technical development of team members Write code, conduct code review, manage pull requests, and negotiate code improvements with the development team Monitor and manage technical debt, proactively suggest strategies for code and architecture optimization Define, monitor, and ensure the actual fulfillment of requirements related to performance, scalability, and fault tolerance Define which metrics, logs, and critical security events should be tracked and trigger alerts (acting as the stakeholder for DevOps) and closely cooperate with DevOps on initial environment setup Foster open communication with stakeholders (PO, BA, etc.) regarding technical aspects of the project and analyze technical feedback from the team Develop and conduct technical introductory courses for new team members. What You Bring Strong .NET backend engineering background Experience with .NET Framework and understanding of differences between .NET and .NET Framework Strong knowledge of at least one relational database engine including data access and performance (SQL query tuning, index-aware design, denormalized data patterns) Strong understanding of design and architectural patterns Great understanding of distributed systems and asynchronous communication patterns Understanding of microservices and containerized applications, experience with Docker and Swarm or Kubernetes Knowledge and understanding of at least one of key Public Cloud providers (AWS/Azure/GCP) Ability to lead a team of developers Observability strategy (metrics, tracing, logging conventions) and production operations mindset
Nice to Have
Familiarity with Kubernetes operational constraints (resource limits, scaling behavior) Familiarity with policy/relationship-based authorization systems Hands on experience with WCF Experience with PostgreSQL Knowledge of AWS Experience building endpoints for authorization decisions Experience with large-scale migrations English level Intermediate+ Legal & Hiring Information Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs Your Benefits at Exadel Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details. International projects In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility Medical healthcare Recognition program Ongoing learning & reimbursement Well-being program Team events & local benefits Sports compensation Referral bonuses Top-tier equipment provision Exadel Culture We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters. Apply To This Job