
Lead C#/.NET Developer at DistantJob. . Location: Remote. . About the Role. . We're seeking a hands-on Engineering Team Lead to guide our client's engineering team in bringing a new SaaS solution to market through a Product-Led Growth strategy. This role combines strategic leadership with technical contribution—you'll write production-grade code while mentoring and managing a distributed team of 8 experienced engineers.. . Our client is an established data protection company with a solid product base and existing customers, now positioned for significant growth in an expanding market. They maintain a startup mentality with the stability of a proven business. The tech stack is built on C++/.NET, with a modern UI layer using .NET Core and Blazor, running primarily in a Windows environment. This is a leadership opportunity for someone who can command through expertise and execution—not just years of experience.. . . . Requirements. . . 7+ years of software development experience with strong focus on C#/.NET. . 2+ years in technical leadership or team lead role, preferably from small company environments. . Proven experience managing remote or outsourced teams of 5-10 people. . Deep understanding of SaaS architecture and cloud-native design patterns. . Strong hands-on coding ability—this role is approximately 50% coding, 50% leadership. . Excellent communication skills and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. . Experience with CI/CD pipelines and agile development methodologies. . Comfortable leading experienced engineers—the team includes developers with extensive experience who need structure and direction, not micromanagement. . Available for daily standup at 9:15 AM PST (flexible outside of this core meeting time). . . Nice to Have. . . Experience in the Data Protection, Backup, or Recovery space. . Familiarity with Product-Led Growth (PLG) tools and strategies. . Experience with Blazor or other modern front-end frameworks. . Background in startup or high-growth environments. . Knowledge of C++ (the core product is built in C++). . Linux experience. . Understanding of how AI can improve development workflows, including code generation and correction tools. . . . . Benefits & Growth Opportunities. . . Stability with growth potential—join an established company entering a massive growth phase. . Direct impact—work closely with executive management and influence product direction. . Career advancement—clear path to VP of Engineering or CTO as the product scales and the team expands. . Flexible remote work with a collaborative, fast-paced culture. . Experienced team—lead seasoned engineers who value structure and clear direction. . . Time Zone:. Pacific Standard Time (PST) with flexible hours outside daily standup.