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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior .NET Engineer (Azure/ Kubernetes) - **Company:** MetLife - **Location:** Greenville, SC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $137,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Key Management, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Prometheus, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Engineering, Azure Service Bus, Enterprise Software Applications, Istio, Grafana, Generative AI, Build Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Bicep, Azure AKS, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs, Terraform, Network Server, Api Management, Azure Resource Manager, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F01ECB8B476444A5968F8C8B2645BD62/job/ ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in enterprise software development, with strong hands-on expertise in .NET, C#, and RESTful API development * 5+ years of hands-on experience working with Azure cloud infrastructure or AWS or, GCP, including: * Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) * Azure Service Bus * Azure Monitor, Application Insights * Hands-on expertise in containerization (Docker) and orchestration using AKS * Strong working knowledge of Istio service mesh (traffic management, security, observability) or related technologies * Strong experience with distributed systems troubleshooting, performance tuning, and debugging complex production issues, * Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates) * Exposure to service mesh governance, zero-trust networking, and secure workload identity (e.g., Managed Identity, federated credentials) * Experience with Azure API Management (APIM) Azure Key Vault * Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, App Insights, Open Telemetry) * Exposure to modern AI concepts such as generative AI and machine learning * Experience with platforms like Claude AI, Copilot Studio, or similar ecosystems * Experience with modern AI concepts, including agentic AI, MCP servers, and/or the creation of AI plugins and skills * Experience designing and building solutions utilizing generative AI and machine learning, including addressing responsible use of AI considerations Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office. ## Description The Senior Software/Platform Engineer is part of the Corporate Treasury IT organization, operating in a fast-paced, global, and multi-cultural environment. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on expertise in .NET-based distributed systems, RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud-native engineering on Azure. This role demands ownership, deep troubleshooting capability, and the ability to design resilient, scalable, and secure enterprise platforms across US supporting our global Treasury applications. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the design and modernization of mission-critical treasury platforms by leveraging microservices, AKS, and cloud-native technologies to build highly scalable, resilient systems that directly impact enterprise financial operations and business continuity., * Serve as a core member of an Agile/Scrum team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable enterprise applications using .NET, C#, REST APIs * Hands-on Azure infrastructure experience required; AZ-104/AZ-305 certifications preferred * Design and build cloud-native microservices deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with strong understanding of containerized workloads * Implement and manage Istio service mesh capabilities including traffic routing, observability, security policies, and service-to-service communication * Perform deep troubleshooting and root cause analysis across distributed systems, microservices, and cloud infrastructure ## Related Videos - [Agentic AI - From Theory to Practice: Developing Multi-Agent AI Systems on Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1532-agentic-ai-from-theory-to-practice-developing-multi-agent-ai-systems-on-azure) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)