Tech Lead Engineer

Elite Technology

Tech Lead Engineer guiding product and platform roadmap execution at Elite Automation. Leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers in a remote U.S.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • Alaska, California, Hawaii, Louisiana, New York, Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing scalable, cloud-native architectures using the Microsoft stack, including C# and .NET Core, while leading technical execution and mentoring engineering teams. Proficient in managing complex projects with a focus on performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.

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C# / .NET Core ExpertiseAzure Cloud Services ProficiencyMicroservices Architecture DesignCI/CD Pipeline ManagementAutomated Testing Frameworks

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Hard Skills

C#ASP.NET CoreAngularMicroservicesRESTful APIsSQL ServerAzure SQLCosmos DBTDDPerformance Tuning

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInfluence SkillsMentoringCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsGitYAMLEvent HubsAPI ManagementAzure ADKey VaultBlob StorageAKSService Fabric

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Native ArchitectureDevOps PracticesContinuous ImprovementSaaS PlatformsEngineering Excellence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAzureCloudDistributed SystemsERPMicroservices.NETSQLVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership for complex, high-impact initiatives, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with product and business objectives.
Lead system and component-level architecture design in partnership with engineers and architects.
Own end-to-end technical execution for key projects, from design through delivery, proactively managing risks and dependencies.
Translate high-level designs into well-scoped tasks, estimates, and implementation plans.
Design, implement, and evolve cloud-native architectures using modern patterns (microservices, event-driven systems, API-first design), technologies and tools.
Set and enforce high engineering standards through code reviews, CI/CD, testing, TDD, observability, and DevOps practices.
Build, prioritize, and manage technical debt and drive performance, scalability, and reliability improvements using data-driven insights.
Mentor and coach engineers, fostering strong engineering judgment, collaboration, ownership, continuous learning and skill development.
Partner closely with Product Managers, UX, QA, Security, and Infrastructure teams to deliver solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
Clearly communicate technical trade-offs, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Support alignment between product priorities and technical execution, ensuring predictable, high-quality delivery.
Remain deeply hands-on, contributing with high-quality, production-ready code for critical components and complex problem areas.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, applying strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
Continuously evaluate and adopt modern technologies and tools that improve system reliability and team effectiveness.
Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and company objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field, or equivalent experience.
12+ years of professional software development experience building complex, scalable business applications.
Expert-level proficiency in the Microsoft stack, including C# / .NET Core and Angular.
Strong hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, including Durable Functions, App Services, Event Hubs, API Management, Azure AD, Key Vault, Blob Storage, AKS, and Service Fabric.
Proven experience designing and operating distributed systems, microservices, and RESTful APIs (including ODATA).
Deep experience with CI/CD pipelines (YAML), Git, Azure DevOps or GitHub, and modern DevOps practices.
Strong database experience with SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB, including performance tuning and scalability.
Vast experience with automated testing frameworks, TDD, and quality-driven development practices.
Familiarity with ERP, financial, or mission-critical SaaS platforms is a strong plus.
Strong communication and influence skills, with the ability to lead through expertise rather than authority.
Ability to handle a continuous improvement mindset with a demonstrated commitment to engineering excellence and professional growth.
Role requires the following physical capacity: Sedentary: primarily desk/computer work.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Elite does not provide employment sponsorship for this position.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation Package ($180,000-200,000 base salary + variable component)
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (Health, Dental, Vision)
Retirement Savings Plan with an Employer Contribution
Professional Development Opportunities
Time Off
Wellness Initiatives
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Global Parental Leave
Calm, free premium subscription
Employee Discount Program