Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native backend services using C# and .NET (Core/6+).
Build scalable microservices architectures deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Containerize services with Docker and manage deployments using Kubernetes.
Implement event-driven systems leveraging various Azure services.
Develop and optimize RESTful APIs with proper API design (versioning, pagination, error handling).
Model data and implement persistence using Entity Framework and relational databases; apply migrations safely.
Automate deployments using ArgoCD, Bicep (IaC), and Git-based workflows (GitOps).
Ensure security, performance, and reliability with best practices, monitoring, and alerting.
Collaborate with front-end developers and cloud architects to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Participate in agile ceremonies, contribute to planning, and provide accurate estimates.

5+ years of professional experience in backend/cloud development.
Strong proficiency in C#, .NET (Core/6+) and/or Java, and API design principles.
Hands-on experience with Azure services (AKS, App Services, Functions, Event Hub, Service Bus, Key Vault).
Solid understanding of microservices and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with Entity Framework and relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar).
Familiarity with CI/CD and deployment automation (ArgoCD, Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions).
Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep or ARM) and GitOps workflows.
Familiarity with IoT data ingestion, device management, and edge-to-cloud integration (preferred).
Experience designing event-driven architectures and asynchronous messaging patterns (preferred).

Senior Backend Cloud Engineer

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