Azure Developer (Cloud-Native) (Secret Clearance)

We are seeking a Senior Azure Developer with strong experience in designing, developing, and implementing scalable cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of C#, NET, REST APIs, Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure SQL Managed Instance.

Senior Azure Developer (Cloud-Native) (Secret Clearance)

Experience: 5 8+ Years | Location: Washington, D.C.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Azure Developer with strong experience in designing, developing, and implementing scalable cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of C#, .NET, REST APIs, Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure SQL Managed Instance. The candidate will develop serverless and event-driven applications while ensuring security, scalability, reliability, and high performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure.

• Build enterprise applications using C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, and modern development frameworks.

• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and enterprise application services.

• Implement serverless architectures using Azure Functions.

• Deploy and manage applications using Azure App Service.

• Design and optimize database solutions using Azure SQL Managed Instance.

• Develop event-driven applications using Azure messaging and integration services.

• Integrate cloud applications with enterprise systems and third-party services.

• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

• Apply cloud security best practices, including identity management and access controls.

• Optimize application performance, availability, and scalability.

• Monitor applications using Azure Monitor and Application Insights.

• Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and business stakeholders.

• Maintain technical documentation and participate in code reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 5 8+ years of professional application development experience.

• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET/.NET Core.

• Hands-on experience developing RESTful APIs.

• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud-native architecture.

• Practical experience with Azure App Service and Azure Functions.

• Knowledge of Azure SQL Managed Instance or Azure SQL Database.

• Understanding of serverless and event-driven architecture.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.

• Strong knowledge of application security and modern software design patterns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204).

• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect certification (AZ-305).

• Experience with Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management.

• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and cloud automation.

• Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems.