.Net/Azure Lead Technical Consultant

Job Overview:

Perficient has an immediate need for a .Net/Azure Lead Technical Consultant to support our App Development Business Practice. As a Lead Technical Consultant you will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle which includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment and support of application developed for our clients. As a member working in a team environment you will work with solution architects and developers on interpretation/translation of wireframes and creative designs into functional requirements, and subsequently into technical design.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

• Lead the technical planning & requirements gathering phases including estimate, develop, test, manage projects, architect and deliver.

• Serve as a technical lead and mentor.  Provide technical support or leadership in the development and continual improvement of service.

• Collaborate on the design and development of the appropriate solution with client lead and/or project Architect.

• Ensure implementation, and deployment is done following best practices and client standards.

• Engage in the process of developing technical documentation efforts and creation of user stories.

• Conduct code audits and reviews as required.

• Develop unit testing of code components per the user story.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and clients.

• Participate in the creation of the WBS and backlog per sprint and assist PM in project planning.

• Independently manage assigned tasks.

• Attend sprint planning, retrospective meetings, daily stand-ups and report technical blockers to the project lead.

• Passionate coder with 10+ years of enterprise software engineering experience, with strong emphasis on C#/.NET and modern cloud-native architecture.
• Deep expertise in .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core, Web APIs, background services), distributed systems, and performance tuning; hands-on with Redis caching and Kafka / event-driven messaging patterns.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure services, such as Azure Functions, App Service, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), Azure Cosmos DB and/or Azure SQL, Azure Service Bus/Event Hubs, Azure API Management, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Monitor / Application Insights / Log Analytics.
• Practical experience designing, developing, and deploying solutions on Azure using IaC and CI/CD, including Bicep/ARM/Terraform and Azure DevOps Pipelines / GitHub Actions.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and quality—accelerating development workflows, improving troubleshooting, and supporting data-informed task execution.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled platforms and integrations is a plus; solid understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations is expected.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and investigative skills; able to synthesize disparate signals (telemetry, logs, traces, error messages) to drive root-cause resolution.
• Self-starter who can work independently and deliver outcomes with minimal oversight.
• Strong consulting and communication skills; effective partnering across business and technical organizations to define and deliver solutions.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams and stakeholders.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle (design, build, test, release, support/maintenance) in enterprise environments.
• Working knowledge and experience delivering software using Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong sense of urgency, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Future technology leaders—dynamic individuals energized by continuous personal and professional growth.
• Proficient in authoring, editing, and presenting technical documentation and solution designs.
• Solid CS foundation: data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Bachelor’s Degree in MIS, Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or comparable major.

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world’s most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what’s possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $73,008 to $170,640. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential variable compensation programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

Disclaimer:  The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. 

Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world’s most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what’s possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.