Lead .NET / Visual Basic Engineer

YOONO AI
UK
1 year ago
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Job Title: Lead Engineer Location: Remote/Hybrid Department: Engineering/Software Development Type: Full-time, Permanent Reports to: CTO About Us We are an AI powered, screening company. As we continue to scale, we are looking for exceptional talent that thrives on solving complex problems and pushing the boundaries of innovation. The Role We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to join our development team. You will be tasked with designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated applications, solving complex engineering challenges, and contributing to our product's architectural decisions. While expertise in Visual Basic is highly desirable, proficiency in similar languages like C# will also be considered, as the primary requirement is strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through complicated technical issues. You will play a pivotal role in leading and driving engineering excellence, producing creative solutions, and shaping our development practices. We are looking for a thought leader who lives and breathes software development and thrives in an environment where technical complexity and innovation meet. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance complex applications using Visual Basic or similar languages such as C# . Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design and implement technical solutions for sophisticated problems. Contribute to architectural decisions, software design patterns, and technical strategies that promote scalability, maintainability, and performance. Continuously drive improvements in coding standards, development practices, and processes. Collaborate in brainstorming sessions, code reviews, and team discussions to foster a culture of learning and innovation. Mentor junior developers and contribute to a team-focused, problem-solving environment. Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and development trends, contributing to the company’s long-term technical vision. Key Requirements Proficiency in Visual Basic (VB) or strong experience in a similar language such as C# , with the ability to transition to VB quickly. Demonstrated experience solving complex engineering problems in a fast-paced environment. Proven track record of designing, developing, and delivering large-scale, complex software applications. Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to develop new ideas and approaches. Strong grasp of object-oriented programming , design patterns , and software development best practices. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Nice to Have Experience working with Azure Cloud Infrastructure , including deploying and managing cloud-native applications. Knowledge or experience in Machine Learning (ML) , Large Language Models (LLMs) , and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work on challenging and cutting-edge projects. A supportive and collaborative team environment where innovation is encouraged. Flexible working options (remote, hybrid). Continuous learning and professional development opportunities. If you are a passionate problem solver with a deep technical skillset, and you’re ready to take on complex challenges, we’d love to hear from you Apply Now Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you’d be a great fit for this role.

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