Senior Azure Developer

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer to join our team building enterprise-grade cloud applications with AI integration. This role involves developing scalable microservices, implementing AI/ML features, and creating modern web applications that handle sensitive data at scale. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in .NET/C# backend development, React frontend development, Azure cloud services, and AI integration, with a strong focus on building secure, scalable, and maintainable enterprise solutions What you will do Backend Development

• Design and implement Azure Functions-based microservices and serverless architectures
• Build RESTful APIs with proper authentication (JWT, Azure AD), authorization, and security controls
• Develop AI-powered data processing pipelines using Azure OpenAI services and GPT models
• Implement blob storage management, search indexing (Azure AI Search), and database operations (Entity Framework Core, SQL Server)
• Create intelligent data extraction systems with JSON schema validation and configuration management
• Build workflow engines with state management and business process automation

Frontend Development

• Develop modern React applications with TypeScript and component-based architecture
• Implement rich interactive features using Canvas API and advanced UI libraries
• Build real-time notification systems and data visualization dashboards with Material-UI
• Create document viewers and annotation capabilities for collaborative features
• Integrate Azure AI Search for semantic search, vector embeddings, and intelligent query capabilities
• Develop responsive, accessible user interfaces following enterprise design standards

AI/ML Integration

• Implement AI-powered text analysis and extraction using Azure OpenAI and GPT models
• Design prompt engineering strategies with configurable schemas and structured outputs
• Optimize token usage, handle rate limiting, and implement retry logic for AI services
• Work with embedding models for semantic search and similarity matching
• Integrate managed identity authentication for secure AI service access
• Develop hybrid approaches combining multiple AI services for optimal results

DevOps & Infrastructure

• Maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (YAML pipelines, build/release automation)
• Manage multi-environment deployments (DEV QA STG PROD) with environment-specific configurations
• Implement infrastructure as code and application settings management
• Monitor application performance, costs, and usage patterns using Azure Monitor and Application Insights
• Handle Git workflows with feature branching, cherry-picking, rebasing, and PR management

Quality & Maintenance

• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests for backend and frontend code
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
• Debug production issues and implement fixes with proper error handling and logging
• Optimize database queries, storage operations, and API performance
• Document technical implementations, API contracts, and system architecture

• Backend: 5+ years of C# .NET development (.NET Core/6+), Azure Functions, RESTful API design
• Frontend: 3+ years of React development with TypeScript, hooks, Context API, and modern state management
• Cloud: Strong Azure experience (Blob Storage, Functions, App Service, Key Vault, Application Insights)
• Database: Entity Framework Core, SQL Server, LINQ, database design and query optimization
• AI/ML: Experience with Azure OpenAI, GPT models, prompt engineering, and AI service integration
• Authentication: JWT tokens, Azure AD, managed identity, OAuth 2.0, role-based access control
• Version Control: Advanced Git proficiency (branching strategies, conflict resolution, rebase/cherry-pick)
• API Integration: Experience with RESTful services, HTTP clients, async/await patterns, retry policies

Professional Experience

• 6+ years of software development experience in enterprise environments
• Proven track record of building production-grade, scalable cloud applications
• Experience with data processing pipelines and content management systems
• Strong understanding of security best practices for handling sensitive data
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices
• Track record of successfully delivering complex features end-to-end

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Strong communication skills for technical documentation and cross-team collaboration
• Ability to work independently and make sound architectural decisions
• Experience mentoring junior developers and conducting thorough code reviews
• Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail and quality

Will be a plus:

• Advanced Technical Skills
• Experience with Azure AI Search (Cognitive Search), vector search, semantic ranking, and hybrid search
• Knowledge of Azure Document Intelligence or similar OCR/layout analysis services
• Knowledge of Office document generation and manipulation (Word, PDF)
• Experience with PowerShell or Python scripting for automation and data migration
• Familiarity with Azure Communication Services or similar notification systems
• Background in NLP, text extraction, or machine learning model integration

Dive deep into Digital! For 20 years Intellias has been developing top-tier digital solutions for the world’s leading companies, keeping them in line with the latest technology trends. Join in and provide innovations for the future!, The Client is a leading multi-brand technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, Client was founded in 1984 and employs approximately 15,000 coworkers. For the trailing twelve months ended March 30, 2023, the company generated Net sales over $22 billion.