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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (.NET + AI Tools) - **Company:** First Databank, Inc - **Location:** Durham, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $123,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, .NET Framework, Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Architectural Patterns, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Clinical Data Repository, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Key Management, SQL Azure, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Azure Service Bus, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Microsoft Power Automate, Azure Data Factory, GitHub Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Reliability of Systems, Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cosmos DB, Azure AKS, Domain Driven Design, Code Restructuring, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing, Docker, Key Vault, Microservices - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gdjc20 ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. + 5-8+ years of professional software development experience with .NET/C#. + Hands-on experience implementing solutions with: + Azure Functions + Azure Storage (Blob, Table, Queue) + Azure Service Bus + Cosmos DB + Azure SQL + Azure Data Factory + Logic Apps + Azure Key Vault + Strong understanding of cloud-native patterns, distributed systems, async programming, and microservices architecture. + Demonstrated experience with TDD, automated testing, and clean code practices. + Proven experience using Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies. + Ability to use AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and solution quality. + Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical conversations. + Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams. Preferred Qualifications + Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). + Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and advanced cloud architecture patterns. + Experience in healthcare, clinical data, or other regulated industries. + Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-204, AZ-305, AZ-400). ## Description We are seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (.NET + AI Tools) to design, build, and optimize cloud-native applications that power FDB's enterprise healthcare solutions. This is a hands-on engineering role that blends deep Azure expertise, strong .NET development skills, and the ability to leverage modern AI-based tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or AI pair programmers) to accelerate velocity, improve code quality, and drive innovation. You will serve as a technical leader, mentor, and collaborator-contributing to architectural patterns, system design, test-driven development, and Agile delivery processes. This position is a hybrid role based out of our Durham, North Carolina office. What You'll Do Cloud & Application Engineering + Design, develop, and maintain Azure-based applications and services using .NET/C#. + Build and optimize cloud-native components including Azure Functions, Azure Storage (Blob/Table/Queue), Azure Service Bus, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL Database, Data Factory, Logic Apps, and Key Vault. + Implement distributed, event-driven, and serverless architectures focused on scalability, reliability, and performance. + Troubleshoot complex issues across APIs, microservices, data pipelines, and Azure-managed services. AI-Augmented Development + Use AI development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, or AI-enabled IDEs) to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, and refactoring. + Apply prompt-engineering techniques to improve code quality, system reliability, and developer efficiency. + Explore emerging AI-assisted engineering practices and help embed them across FDB's engineering teams. Quality, Testing & DevOps + Write clean, maintainable, testable code using TDD and automated testing frameworks. + Use Azure DevOps for work management, source control, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration. + Support performance, security, and compliance by implementing engineering and architectural best practices. Technical Leadership & Collaboration + Mentor and coach junior developers, promoting high standards in cloud engineering and professional growth. + Participate in design discussions, code reviews, architectural planning, and sprint ceremonies. + Collaborate with Product, Architecture, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality cloud solutions. + Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing across engineering teams. ## Related Videos - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Inside the AI Revolution: How Microsoft is Empowering the World to Achieve More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/869-inside-the-ai-revolution-how-microsoft-is-empowering-the-world-to-achieve-more) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)