Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL seeking an experienced Technical Lead Engineer to join their dynamic software engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, extensive experience building and designing cloud native applications using PAAS tools and native cloud concepts. Responsibilities: Leadership and Mentorship: * Lead and mentor a team of engineers in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise software applications using REACT, MVC and .NET Core/.NET framework * Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the team Agile Methodology Facilitation: * Promote Agile principles by fostering a culture of collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement through regular ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives * Collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and timelines within Agile sprints Software Architecture and Design: * Oversee the architecture and design of software solutions to ensure scalability, security, and performance * Demonstrable proficiency in Azure services and tools including Azure functions, Azure logic apps, and Azure DevOps * Depth in microservices architecture, containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, and orchestration of applications * Experience with design patterns such as MVC, MVVM and application refactoring to transition to cloud native design and architecture patterns * Develop and maintain integrations with third-party applications using APIs * Review code, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards * Improve application support and reduce operational costs by migrating to cloud where possible, upgrading the framework for better security, retiring/replacing applications that are not in use * Promote and drive cloud development pattern design within development tools