This is a full-time opportunity based in Chicago, IL with a forward-thinking organization focused on building a cloud-native automation platform in Microsoft Azure. The company is investing in modern distributed systems leveraging technologies like .NET, Azure Container Apps, Service Bus, PostgreSQL, Redis, and event-driven architecture to power scalable business operations.
This role stands out because it blends deep technical ownership with leadership. The team is seeking an experienced engineering leader who enjoys staying hands-on while mentoring others. You will play a key role in shaping architecture, driving engineering best practices, and guiding a team toward building highly scalable and efficient systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to influence both technology direction and team growth in a modern cloud environment.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
- 6+ years building cloud-native applications within Azure
- Strong experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
- 3+ years working with container orchestration platforms such as AKS or Azure Container Apps
- 2+ years of people management experience
- Proficiency in C# and modern .NET including ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework
- Experience designing event-driven systems using messaging platforms such as Azure Service Bus
- Strong understanding of API design, async programming, and system scalability
- Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines and CI/CD automation
- Hands-on experience with Docker and container-based deployments
Desired Skills and Experience
- Azure certifications such as AZ-400, AZ-305, or AZ-204
- Experience with CQRS, MediatR, and modern design patterns
- Familiarity with .NET Aspire and cloud-native orchestration tools
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code such as Bicep or Terraform
- Knowledge of Azure networking including private endpoints and VNET configurations
- Experience in highly regulated industries
What You Will Be Doing
- Design and enhance cloud-native distributed system architecture
- Lead backend development across .NET and scalable API design
- Drive event-driven architecture strategies using Azure messaging services
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
- Guide CI/CD pipeline development and infrastructure automation
- Mentor and develop engineers while promoting best practices
Tech Breakdown
70% Azure and Cloud-Native Technologies
30% Application Development and Architecture
Daily Responsibilities
60% Hands On Engineering and Architecture
20% Team Leadership and Mentorship
20% Cross-Team Collaboration
The Offer
Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation Time
Equity or Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future
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