Senior .NET Core / Azure Developer

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior .NET Core / Azure Developer with strong technical and leadership skills to design, develop, and implement enterprise-level applications using C#, .NET Core, and Microsoft Azure services.

The ideal candidate should have extensive hands-on experience in application development, Azure cloud engineering, REST API development, SQL, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes. The candidate must be capable of independently managing technical responsibilities, leading development activities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise applications using .NET Core and C#.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize secure and scalable REST APIs.
• Design and implement cloud-based solutions using Azure services.
• Work with Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Key Vault, and Azure API Management (APIM).
• Design database schemas and develop complex SQL queries.
• Perform SQL query optimization and ensure database performance and data integrity.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Implement application containerization and deployment using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Troubleshoot application and cloud-related issues and ensure system reliability.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Provide technical leadership, guide development activities, and communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in .NET Core and C# development.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure development services.
• Experience with Azure Functions, Service Bus, Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Key Vault, and APIM.
• Strong REST API development and integration experience.
• Strong SQL development, query writing, and performance tuning skills.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently handle enterprise application development and cloud engineering responsibilities.

Preferred Skills

• Apache Kafka.
• Retail domain experience, particularly Point of Sale (POS) systems.
• Java, Spring Boot, and Maven.
• Azure Data Factory (ADF).
• YAML configuration and pipeline management.
• Advanced Postman experience.

Candidate Requirements

• Must be a senior-level developer with strong leadership capabilities.
• Must be willing to work onsite in Grand Rapids, MI.
• Must be willing to relocate if not currently local.
• Must have valid work authorization.
• Candidates must be available for submission and interview within a short turnaround time.