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# Director of Software Engineering (C#/.NET, Azure & AI)

- **Company:** Page Michael International Inc
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $210,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring Cloud, Generative AI, Event Driven Architecture, Microsoft Copilot Studio, AI Platforms, Integration Frameworks, Api Design, Microservices
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.michaelpage.com/job-detail/director-software-engineering-cnet-azure-ai/ref/jn-102026-7124149

## About the Role

They also have an office in Warren, NJ and if it is convenient they are open to the person working from that office from time to time.The successful candidate will possess:

 * 10+ years of software engineering and technology leadership experience.
 * Expert-level knowledge of C#/.NET application development.
 * Strong Azure Cloud Engineering and Azure Architecture experience.
 * Proven success building cloud-native applications and distributed systems.
 * Deep expertise across the Microsoft technology stack, including Azure, SQL Server, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
 * Experience developing APIs, microservices, integration platforms, and event-driven architectures.
 * Strong understanding of software design patterns, enterprise frameworks, and engineering best practices.
 * Hands-on leadership experience managing and mentoring development teams while remaining technically engaged.
 * Experience with Azure OpenAI, Microsoft AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, or similar AI platforms is highly desirable.
 * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
 * Financial services, capital markets, or other highly regulated industry experience is advantageous but not essential.

## Description

This is not a management-only position. We are looking for a software engineering leader with deep C#/.NET expertise who remains actively involved in architecture, development, code quality, and technical decision-making.Key responsibilities include:

 * Leading the design and development of enterprise software solutions using C#, .NET, Azure, SQL Server, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
 * Building cloud-native applications and services from the ground up.
 * Defining architecture, engineering frameworks, development standards, and best practices.
 * Remaining hands-on with coding, code reviews, troubleshooting, prototyping, and technical leadership.
 * Delivering scalable API, integration, microservices, and event-driven architecture solutions.
 * Driving adoption of Generative AI, Azure OpenAI, Copilot technologies, and modern engineering practices.
 * Mentoring and leading multiple engineering teams while maintaining close involvement with day-to-day development.
 * Partnering with business stakeholders to shape technology roadmaps and engineering strategy.
 * Evaluating emerging technologies and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and business outcomes through AI and automation.