Technical Lead (Full Stack .NET / Solution Architect) - (11 - 1121)

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidatesJob Role: NET CMS Tech Lead (Full Stack .NET / Solution Architect)Compensation range: $3,000 - $4,000 AUD/monthEngagement type:Independent Contractor AgreementWork Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 10 AM - 6 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.Who The Client Is: Australia's leading Digital Agency specializing in digital product design, web experiences, and AI agent integration.They help organisations design, build and optimise digital experiences that deliver clarity, performance and long-term value.Role Overview: We're looking for an experienced .NET CMS Tech Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping the client's engineering capability while remaining hands-on with development.This role combines technical leadership, solution architecture, and full-stack engineering. You'll mentor developers, lead technical decision-making, design scalable CMS solutions, and work directly with clients to solve complex technical challenges.You'll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle—from discovery and solution architecture through development, deployment, and post-launch support—while helping elevate engineering standards across the business.Ideal Candidate:We're looking for a senior technical leader who can:Lead and mentor engineering teams while remaining hands-on with developmentDesign scalable enterprise-grade digital solutionsWork confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersBalance solution architecture with practical software deliveryChampion engineering best practices, quality, and continuous improvementContribute to technical pre-sales and client solution workshopsTake ownership of technical quality across multiple projectsKey Responsibilities: Lead and mentor the engineering team, promoting best practices and technical excellenceDesign scalable, maintainable digital solutions using the Microsoft .NET ecosystem and CMS platforms (Umbraco preferred)Provide technical leadership throughout the entire project lifecycleBuild and maintain complex full-stack web applicationsCollaborate with clients to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutionsLead technical discovery sessions, architecture planning, and solution designEstablish and improve engineering standards, development processes, and delivery practicesReview code and ensure high-quality technical outputs across projectsSupport technical pre-sales by contributing to proposals, estimates, and solution presentationsTroubleshoot complex production issues and provide technical guidance to the wider teamPromote secure software development practices and technical governanceDrive continuous improvement across engineering capability, tooling, and processesRequirements10+ years of professional experience as a Full Stack .NET Developer5+ years of experience designing enterprise-level solution architecturesProven experience leading and mentoring software engineering teams3+ years of hands-on experience with a .NET CMS platform (Umbraco highly preferred)Strong expertise in C#, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, and/or .NET CoreExperience designing and building scalable web applicationsStrong database development, optimisation, and administration skillsSolid understanding of front-end technologies and modern JavaScript frameworksExperience working across the full software development lifecycleStrong knowledge of software architecture principles and design patternsExperience engaging with senior stakeholders and presenting technical solutionsStrong understanding of secure software development and application securityKnowledge of penetration testing principles and security best practicesExcellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skillsNice to Have:Extensive experience with Umbraco CMSExperience working within digital agencies or consulting environmentsExperience contributing to technical pre-sales and solution consultingExperience defining engineering standards and governanceFamiliarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructureExperience leading multiple concurrent technical projectsBenefitsWork Arrangement & Expectations:This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client workReflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)Originally posted on Himalayas