Senior C# Developer

About the job

Job Title: Senior C# Developer (Lead-Track)

Specialization: Client-Server Systems | SQL Server | Legacy Modernization

Location: Mohali, India (Regular on-site presence required)

Work Hours: US CST Night Shift (Mandatory)

About the Role

Are you a skilled C# Developer with a solid foundation in SQL Server, looking for a role where you can truly own a product?

We are a well-established, nearly 30 years old software company with a global footprint seeking a Senior Developer to manage and modernize a mission-critical client-server platform. This isn't just another ticket-punching job; it’s a role for a pragmatic engineer who enjoys the "puzzle" of legacy systems and wants to be the go-to technical expert for our US-based team.

This is a Lead-Track position. We are looking for a high-performing mid-to-senior professional who is ready to take full ownership now and transition into a Lead Programmer role within the next 24months.

What You’ll Do

• Own the Core: Maintain and enhance a robust C# desktop application that serves as the backbone of our clients' operations.
• Database Heavy-Lifting: Write advanced T-SQL, optimize complex stored procedures, and perform execution plan analysis to keep our SQL Server performance peak.
• Modernize Sustainably: Identify technical debt and propose smart, incremental refactoring strategies—balancing system stability with modern standards.
• Direct Collaboration: Work as a primary technical point of contact for our CTO and stakeholders in the USA.
• Independent Execution: Navigate a complex existing codebase with minimal supervision, ensuring long-term maintainability.

Mandatory Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years of professional C# development and MS SQL Server (Performance tuning, indexing, and complex queries).
• Coding Mastery: High Skill level in coding in both the languages with a strong grasp on fundamentals(non-negotiable).
• Legacy Expertise: Proven ability to work within large, existing codebases (experience with "brownfield" projects is a must).
• The "Night Owl" Schedule: Full availability to work US CST Night Shifts to collaborate with our US team.
• Communication: Fluent English (written and spoken) for direct stakeholder interaction.
• Location: Ability to work from our Mohali office.

Nice to Have

• Experience with WinForms or WPF.
• Familiarity with multi-tier or distributed architectures.
• Any exposure to Delphi / Pascal is a significant plus (for legacy transition).

Compensation

• The budget for this role is around ₹5.5 LPA . Please apply only if you are in accordance with this salary bracket.

Why Join Us?

• Stability: Long-term engagement with a profitable, established US firm.
• Career Path: A defined roadmap to a Lead Programmer position.
• High Autonomy: Influence technical decisions and see the direct impact of your work.
• Focus on Depth: We value engineering quality and system reliability over "move fast and break things."

The Ideal Profile

We are looking for a disciplined professional who balances technical depth with a growth mindset. To be successful in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

• Proven C# Expertise: Minimum 2 to 3 years of hands-on professional development (Non-negotiable).
• SQL Mastery: Minimum 2 to 3 years of production experience with MS SQL Server. (Non-negotiable).
• Communication: Absolute fluency in English, with the ability to articulate technical challenges to US stakeholders clearly.
• The "Can-Do" Spirit: A proactive approach to problem-solving. You don’t just find bugs; you find solutions.
• Professionalism: A mature demeanor and reliable work ethic—essential for high-autonomy, remote collaboration.
• Bonus Points: A "Can-do attitude".

Note: We are looking for a specific skill set. Please only apply if you meet the C# and SQL experience requirements listed above.