Company:Marsh RiskDescription:We are seeking an experienced .Net Application Technical Lead to provide technical leadership and governance for a business-critical application platform. This role will be responsible for ensuring the platform is delivered, maintained, and evolved according to enterprise standards for quality, security, reliability, and operational excellence.This role will be based in Cluj, Romania. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.The successful candidate will act as the technical authority for the platform, partnering with Development, QA, and Support. This is a hands-on technical role with no direct people management responsibilities.The .Net Application Technical Lead will define and enforce development standards, oversee software delivery practices, drive CI/CD automation, improve release processes, and ensure the platform remains secure, scalable, and maintainable.We will count on you to: Technical LeadershipCreates POC which will serve as baseline as reference to final product developmentServe as the technical authority for the application platformDefine and maintain technical standards, development practices, and architectural guardrailsReview technical solutions and provide guidance to development teamsEnsure consistency across applications, services, repositories, and environmentsSupport technical decision-making and risk assessmentSoftware Delivery and CI/CDDesign, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub actionsDrive automation of build, test, deployment, and release processesIdentify and eliminate bottlenecks in the software delivery lifecycleImprove deployment reliability, release quality, and delivery speedDefine and maintain release governance practicesDevelopment GovernanceDefine and enforce Git branching strategies and repository standardsEstablish Pull Request policies and code review requirementsImplement quality gates and automated validation processesPromote engineering best practices and continuous improvementSecurity and ComplianceIntegrate security controls into the development lifecycleImplement automated security checks and vulnerability scanningMonitor development and delivery practices for security or compliance risksRaise incidents and drive remediation when technical practices create risks to platform stability, security, or delivery qualityDatabase Delivery and AutomationDesign and maintain automated deployment processes for database changesCollaborate with the central DBA team to improve database delivery practicesImplement deployment validation and rollback mechanismsEnsure database changes are fully integrated into CI/CD pipelinesEnterprise CollaborationWork closely with Technical Product Owner, Development, QA, Support, Security, Infrastructure, Architecture, and DBA teamsCoordinate with centralized corporate services and shared technology teamsSupport external vendors and ensure compliance with internal standardsAct as a technical escalation point for platform-related delivery and quality concernsOperational ExcellenceImprove platform reliability, maintainability, and observabilityDrive standardization and automation initiativesReduce manual operational activities through tooling and process improvementsSupport incident analysis and root cause investigationsWhat you need to haveAt least 5 years of experience in similar roles (tech lead, software architecture, DevOps, developer with strong high-level view of final solution or similar)Technical Expertise in designing reliable softwareExperience with Microsoft .NET and ASP.NET applicationsStrong experience with Angular and modern front-end development practicesSolid knowledge of IIS administration and application hostingExperience with microservices architectures and distributed systemsStrong experience with Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub ActionsStrong understanding of software delivery lifecycle managementExperience with source control, branching strategies, and repository governanceSoftware Engineer bachelor's degree (or equivalent)What makes you stand out? Preferable experience working within large enterprise or corporate environmentsExperience collaborating with centralized Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, and DBA teamsUnderstanding of enterprise governance, change management, and release management processesExperience supporting multiple development teams and external vendorsExperience with DevSecOps practicesExperience implementing automated testing and quality controlsExperience with cloud-based application delivery environmentsExperience with monitoring and observability platformsFamiliarity with Agile delivery methodologiesPersonal SkillsStrong curiosity for software innovation and creativity in software developmentStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication in English and FrenchAbility to influence technical decisions without direct authorityProactive mindset with strong attention to quality and continuous improvementKey Success MeasuresReliable and secure software delivery processesIncreased automation across application and database deploymentsReduced release failures and production incidentsImproved compliance with development and security standardsFaster and more predictable delivery cyclesIncreased developer productivity and platform stabilityWhy join our team: We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders; We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues, clients, and communities; Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being; A yearly budget and the opportunity to build your flexible benefits package (up to 20% of your annual salary); 30+ days off (including legal days, birthday, public holiday replacements, and benefits options); Performance bonus scheme; Matching charity contributions, charity days off, and the Pay it Forward charity challenge; Core benefits: Pension, Life and Medical Insurance, Meal Vouchers, Travel InsuranceMarsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.