Lead Backend Engineer – C++/.NET Core Hybrid

Innova Solutions is seeking a seasoned Lead Backend Engineer with deep expertise in C++ and .NET Core to take ownership of a complex backend ecosystem powering a mission-critical desktop application. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on codebase mastery, team coaching, and architectural refinement. You’ll lead efforts to clean up legacy code, enforce consistency, and modernize build pipelines within a Kubernetes-based infrastructure. Candidates are expected to be local to KC MO and willing/able to work onsite 2 days per week starting out This Position is a contract to hire that does NOT offer sponsorship. Must be able to work on W2 at FTE conversion.

What You’ll Do Lead and mentor a team of backend developers, fostering growth through coaching and technical guidance Dive deep into a C++ codebase to understand architecture, identify inconsistencies, and drive cleanup initiatives Overhaul and optimize middleware tier built in .NET Core, ensuring scalability and maintainability Tightly manage dependencies and build processes, improving reliability and reducing friction across environments Collaborate cross-functionally to align backend architecture with product goals and deployment strategies Champion clean code principles, enforce standards, and drive consistency across the backend stack Operate within a Kubernetes cluster, contributing to deployment and orchestration improvements

What You Bring 15+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with deep expertise in C++ and .NET Core Proven track record of leading backend teams, mentoring developers, and improving code quality Strong understanding of desktop application architecture, especially in tightly coupled systems Experience with middleware design, dependency management, and build optimization Familiarity with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized environments Passion for clean code, refactoring, and building maintainable systems Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Bonus Points Experience modernizing legacy systems or migrating monoliths to microservices Knowledge of DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code Prior work in high-performance or resource-constrained environments

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:$60-100/hour pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.