Lead Platform Engineer, Full-Stack

Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane, P.C.

. Lead the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, architecture, coding, testing, deployment, and documentation .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeTroy • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the software development lifecycle, particularly in Azure environments, while ensuring secure application design and governance. Proficient in backend development with .NET, C#, and MSSQL, alongside strong capabilities in mentoring and collaborating with technical teams.

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Azure Environment ManagementMSSQL Schema DesignBackend Development with .NET and C#AI-Powered Feature DevelopmentTechnical Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

.NETC#MSSQLT-SQLJavaScriptHTML5CSS3AI-Assisted Development ToolsDebugging Across Full StackSystem Architecture Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent Written and Spoken EnglishAbility to Explain Technical ConceptsTask PrioritizationCollaboration with Non-Technical StakeholdersIndependent Work Ethic

Tools & Technologies

GitVisual StudioSQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)Azure DevOpsAzure

Industry Keywords

Regulated Field ExperienceConfidentiality-Sensitive EnvironmentLegalHealthcareFinanceGovernment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureJavaScriptSQL.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, architecture, coding, testing, deployment, and documentation
Design and build a governed application platform with shared services, templates, sandboxes, review, and controlled promotion to production
Set technical direction across the Azure environment, platform, applications, and workflows
Manage and improve Azure environments, CI/CD pipelines, and version control
Own the MSSQL/Azure SQL data layer, including schema design, backups, migrations, and performance tuning
Ensure applications are secure by design with authentication, authorization, Entra ID, managed identities, least privilege, and vulnerability protection
Collaborate with IT on identity, network isolation, access policy, and security testing
Scope, assign, and review work from contract or third-party developers
Set development standards and mentor attorney technologists
Advise leadership on technology choices, build-versus-buy decisions, technical debt, and scalability
Build AI-powered features using Anthropic, OpenAI, or Azure OpenAI model APIs
Build or integrate MCP servers connecting AI tools to data and systems as reusable, governed services
Serve as the primary internal technical authority for the application platform and applications built on it

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent written and spoken English is required
Expert knowledge of modern backend ecosystems, including .NET and C#
Ability to build clean, maintainable backend logic independently
Mastery of MSSQL and ability to design schemas and write efficient T-SQL independently
Working proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
Hands-on experience shipping production software with AI-assisted development tools
Experience reviewing and governing AI-generated code
Experience building features on model APIs
Proven ability to design platforms, templates, and patterns with governance and self-service deployment
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines without daily supervision or a project manager
Ability to debug across the full stack
Disciplined approach to documenting codebases and system architecture
Experience building systems from the ground up and leading others
Ability to work with technically minded attorneys as collaborators
5+ years of professional experience, including time as technical lead, architect, or senior engineer responsible for production systems
Ideally, at least one previous role in a startup or small-team environment with high independence
Experience directing developers or contractors, including remote or offshore teams
Experience in a regulated or confidentiality-sensitive field such as legal, healthcare, finance, or government
Proficiency with Git, Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Azure DevOps, and Azure
Strong ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including partners and firm leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contract-to-hire arrangement with conversion to full-time after 3–6 months