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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Optum, Inc - **Location:** Bernards, NJ, United States - **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Software Debugging, Design of User Interfaces, Microsoft SQL Server, OAuth, Query Optimization, Openid Connect, Software Engineering, Azure Data Factory, ReactJS, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Web Api - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=37d1373b792224b8 ## About the Role * Highschool diploma OR Associates degree OR Bachelors degree * 2+ years of professional software development experience * 2+ years of experience developing Web APIs using .NET * 2+ years of experience building modern front-end user interfaces with React * 2+ years of experience writing and optimizing complex SQL Server queries * 1+ years of experience creating and managing ETL pipelines utilizing Azure Data Factory (ADF) * 1+ years of Professional experience building, testing, and deploying services in Azure public cloud Preferred Qualifications * Understanding of experience with IT Asset Management (ITAM) processes and practices * Experience hosting APIs on secure API gateways utilizing limited and full authorization scopes (e.g., OAuth, OpenID Connect) * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree) * Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and query optimization skills ## Description We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our IT Asset Management (ITAM) team. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and host modern software services, including .NET Web APIs, React-based user interfaces, and robust ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF). Working within our public cloud environment, you will write and optimize complex SQL Server queries to ensure industry-standard performance and reliability. This is an exciting opportunity to apply modern development practices and leverage approved AI technologies to streamline operations and enhance our enterprise asset tracking solutions., * Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement. * Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation. * Design, develop, test, and deploy secure and high-performing Web APIs using the .NET framework. * Build, test, and manage modern, responsive front-end user interfaces using React. * Create, test, and host data integration and ETL pipelines in Azure public cloud using Azure Data Factory (ADF). * Write complex SQL Server queries and optimize them to meet industry-standard performance and scalability metrics. * Deploy, secure, and host APIs using gateway platforms with limited and full authorization scopes. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and improve IT Asset Management (ITAM) processes and data workflows. 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