Staff Engineer- Backend engineer -Azure

full-stack

What You will do:

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable

  backend services and APIs

  , primarily using

  .NET (C#)

  , along with other languages such as

  Python

  and

  C++

  where needed.
• Design and implement

  event-driven architectures

  using messaging and event-streaming services (e.g.,

  Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, Event Hubs

  ).
• Build and integrate AI capabilities into our products, including services that make calls to

  LLMs

  and consume

  AI models

  .
• Develop and optimize backend services, APIs, and database interactions using

  MS SQL

  and

  NoSQL

  databases (e.g., Cosmos DB, MongoDB).
• Deploy, manage, and monitor applications on

  Microsoft Azure

  , leveraging services like

  App Services, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, Azure Storage, and Azure SQL

  .Contribute to front-end work on

  Single Page Applications (SPA)

  when needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Managers, UI/UX Designers, and QA Engineers.
• Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the stack. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

What You Need:

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 7-10 years

  of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on

  backend development

  .Strong proficiency in

  .NET Core / .NET Framework

  ,

  C#

  , and

  Entity Framework

  .
• Proficiency in

  more than one programming language

  ; experience with

  Python

  and/or

  C++

  in addition to C# is highly desirable.Strong backend engineering skills, including designing

  RESTful APIs

  , microservices, and distributed systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Knowledge of

  event-driven architecture

  for backend systems (e.g., message queues, pub/sub, event streaming, asynchronous processing).Experience with Containers i.e Docker, AKS, ACR.Proficiency in

  MS SQL Server

  and experience with

  NoSQL

  databases.
• Solid experience with

  Azure Cloud Services

  including App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, and Azure Storage. AWS good to have.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like

  Git

  .Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with

  Single Page Application (SPA)

  frameworks (e.g., Angular, React) is good to have but not required; strong backend experience is prioritized over front-end experience.
• Experience with

  Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

  tools such as

  Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates

  is a plus.
• Understanding of authentication and authorization using

  OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect

  is a plus.
• Experience building products that integrate with

  LLMs

  (e.g., Azure OpenAI) or other

  AI/ML models

  is a plus.Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g.,

  AZ-204

  ,

  AZ-400

  ) are a plus.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies