Role: Lead .NET Developer / Architect Location: Frisco TX (Must be 5 days a week onsite) Term: 12 Month Contract (possible extension) Target Pay: $80hr W2 Job Summary: We are seeking a .NET Application Architect / Lead Engineer with deep Azure expertise (5+ years recent) to design, develop, and lead the implementation of enterprise-grade applications within a SAFe Agile environment. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, requiring a strategic thinker who can architect solutions, drive development, and effectively communicate with business leaders. The ideal candidate is a driver and a leader—someone who takes ownership, collaborates effectively, and ensures technical solutions align with business goals. Strong presentation skills, time management, and professionalism are essential for success in this role. **Key Responsibilities** **:** + Architect & Develop Solutions: Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable .NET applications and cloud-based APIs using Microsoft Azure. + Azure Cloud Leadership: Utilize Azure App Services, API Management, Key Vault, Application Insights, Azure SQL, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to optimize cloud performance. + Technical Leadership: Serve as a hands-on leader, providing guidance, enforcing coding best practices, and mentoring development teams. + Business & Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively communicate with business leaders, ensuring technology solutions align with organizational objectives. + SAFe Agile Execution: Work within a SAFe Agile framework, contributing to program increment (PI) planning, backlog refinement, and cross-functional collaboration. + Security & Compliance: Implement best practices for Azure security, IAM, encryption, and compliance standards (FedRAMP, FISMA, Zero Trust Architecture). + CI/CD & DevOps: Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring efficient software delivery. + Full-Stack Development: Lead development efforts using C#, REST APIs, OIDC, SAML, JSON, and frontend frameworks (Angular/React) as needed. **Qualifications** **:** + 7+ years of experience in .NET development, including 5+ years of recent Azure cloud experience. + Strong hands-on expertise with Azure services, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps). + Proven ability to lead and drive technical initiatives while remaining hands-on with development. + Strong business acumen—ability to engage and communicate with executives and stakeholders effectively. + Deep understanding of SAFe Agile methodologies, with experience participating in PI planning and Agile ceremonies. + Expertise in security best practices for cloud deployments, including IAM, encryption, and compliance standards. + Excellent presentation, leadership, and time management skills—able to drive projects forward efficiently. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.