Microsoft Azure Technical Lead (17514)

Baer is looking for Microsoft Azure Technical Lead for a 9+ month Federal Project located in Woodlawn, MD.

Title: Microsoft Azure Technical Lead
Location: Hybrid - Woodlawn, MD (2 to 3 days onsite per week)
Duration: 9 months
Rate: All-inclusive
Alignment: W2 or C2C
Overview
Seeking a talented Microsoft Azure Technical Lead to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure and modern AI technologies. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in .NET technologies, cloud-native architecture, Azure services, and DevOps practices, along with hands-on experience implementing AI-driven solutions using Azure OpenAI Services.
Description

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and high-performing applications using .NET and ASP.NET Core
• Lead Azure cloud solution design, deployment, monitoring, and optimization initiatives
• Implement AI capabilities using Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services, and Machine Learning tools
• Develop and secure RESTful APIs for enterprise integrations
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Git-based workflows
• Create and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep scripts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical applications
• Provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, and best practices to development teams
• Ensure application scalability, security, reliability, and performance optimization

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure, .NET Architecture, ASP.NET Core and C#.NET
• 7+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Services
• Expert proficiency in C#, .NET Framework, and ASP.NET Core
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure services including App Services, Azure Functions, Blob Storage, and Azure SQL/Cosmos DB
• Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services, and AI/ML integrations
• Experience with Node.js or Python and modern front-end frameworks such as Angular or React
• Strong knowledge of SQL, database design, and relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience with Bicep, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and cloud infrastructure tools
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, unit testing, and enterprise application development

Public Trust Security Clearance is the lowest level of additional background screening that the federal government requires for applicants of certain jobs, which includes completing a form.
Company Overview:
Baer provides best-in-class engagement experiences for our consultants. Our job requirements are carefully vetted and are typically associated with pivotal programs offering tremendous opportunities to expand your skills leveraging the latest solutions.

Baer is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.