Backend .NET Developer with AI bent of Development Approach

Hybrid role.. 3 days a week at client site. Don’t submit senior candidates we need doers with real-time hands-on experience.

Interview : There will be 1 In-person interview

 
Need only locals NO FRONT-END DEVELOPERS PLEASE

Position: Backend .NET Developer with AI bent of Development Approach

Location: Westchester, IL

Duration: 6 Months

We are seeking skilled .NET Developer with strong experience in Microsoft Azure integration services to design, develop, and maintain scalable, cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in .NET technologies and hands-on experience implementing integrations using Azure services, APIs, and messaging systems.

look for candidate with Kafka experience. Candidate with Kafka will have an edge

STRONG SQL
 
Candidates must be local and willing to work in a hybrid model)

High level JD:

Need someone who has hands on experience in Leveraging AI-assisted development tools including GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and AI-enabled IDEs to accelerate C#/.NET development, refactoring, debugging, unit-test generation, code reviews, and technical documentation across the application lifecycle.
Someone who Leveraged AI-assisted development tools and IDEs and Applied prompt engineering techniques to create effective prompts for code generation, debugging, test creation, documentation, code analysis, and developer productivity workflows
5–8+ years of experience in .NET development with experience in Azure & event driven architecture using Kafka.
Strong experience with C#, MVC.NET,  .Net Core, Web API, jQuery , Type Script
Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and integrations
Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and microservices architecture.
Experience with SQL Server & Entity Framework
Experience with Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Function Apps, Service Bus, API Management).
Experience with Service Bus (must have)
Experience with Kafka is highly preferred 
Experience with event-driven systems and message queues.
Experience with building and managing secure, scalable integrations between cloud and on-prem systems.
Strong analytical skills & able to monitor and troubleshoot applications using Application logs, Application Insights etc.
Good Team player & able to work independently
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning.
Knowledge of containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) (Nice to have)

Key Responsibilities

Application Development

Design, develop, and maintain applications using .NET / .NET Core / ASP.NET Core.
Write clean, scalable, and high-performance code following best practices.
Develop RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
Azure Integration

Design and implement integrations using Azure Integration Services, including:
Azure Logic Apps
Azure Functions
Azure Service Bus
Azure Event Grid
Azure API Management
Build and manage secure, scalable integrations between cloud and on-prem systems.
Develop and maintain messaging and event-driven architectures.
System Integration & APIs

Integrate third-party systems, enterprise applications, and internal services.
Implement API-first design principles and manage API lifecycle.
Ensure secure authentication and authorization (OAuth, Azure AD, JWT).
Cloud & DevOps

Deploy and manage applications in Azure using services such as:
Azure App Services
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) (nice to have)
Azure Storage
Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions.
Monitor and troubleshoot applications using Azure Monitor, Application Insights.
Database & Data Handling

Work with relational and non-relational databases (SQL Server, Cosmos DB).
Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data flows.
Testing & Debugging

Perform unit testing, integration testing, and debugging.
Ensure code quality through code reviews and automated testing.
Collaboration

Work closely with architects, business analysts, and product managers.
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning.
Required Qualifications

7–8+ years of experience in .NET development.
Strong experience with C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API.
Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and integrations.
Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and microservices architecture.
Proficiency in SQL Server and database design.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management).
Knowledge of containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with event-driven systems and message queues.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Terraform).
Certifications such as:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
Key Skills

C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core
Azure Integration Services
API development and integration
Cloud architecture and deployment
Microservices and distributed systems
DevOps and CI/CD