Key emphasis:
This role requires a developer with strong real-world Azure implementation experience, particularly with AKS, Azure DevOps, cloud-native microservices, observability, security, and production support, not just .NET development experience.
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10+ years of software engineering experience with strong expertise in C#, .NET Core, and .NET 8/10+
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Deep hands-on experience designing, developing, and supporting cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure
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Strong experience with Azure services including:
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Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
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Azure Service Bus
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Azure Storage
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Azure Functions
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Azure Key Vault
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Azure Monitor / Application Insights
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Azure API Management
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Azure SQL Database
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Proven experience building scalable, distributed microservices architectures (not monolithic applications)
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Strong understanding of cloud-native and event-driven architectures
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Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting applications in AKS/Kubernetes
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Hands-on experience with Docker containerization and Kubernetes orchestration
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Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
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Strong understanding of Azure networking, identity, security, and private connectivity concepts
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Experience working in hybrid cloud and on-premises environments
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Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
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Experience automating build, deployment, testing, and release processes
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Strong API design, backend architecture, and service integration skills
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Solid experience with SQL Server, Azure SQL, data modeling, and performance tuning
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Strong understanding of resiliency patterns including retries, circuit breakers, failover, and fault tolerance
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Experience supporting high-volume, transaction-intensive distributed systems
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Strong production support and troubleshooting skills across multiple environments
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Experience implementing security best practices including OAuth, JWT, Managed Identities, Key Vault, and secrets management
