Principal .NET Engineer (Cloud Payroll Platform)

Are you ready to take architectural ownership of a cutting-edge cloud-based payroll and HR SaaS platform? We are looking for a Senior-level Principal Software Engineer (.NET) to join our distributed team and drive technical excellence in a high-impact product used by small businesses and accounting firms across North America.Requirements7–8+ years professional experience with.NET Framework and C#/.NET Core2–3+ years in principal, architect, or senior technical leadership rolesExperience with AI code generation tools (Cursor or similar)Expert knowledge of ASP.NET, microservices architecture, RESTful API designKnowledge of frontend frameworks (React or Angular)Strong expertise in relational (SQL Server) and NoSQL databasesDeep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, clean coding standardsExpertise in performance optimization and security best practicesProficiency with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)CI/CD pipeline setup and automated testing frameworksExcellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiencesOriginally posted on Himalayas