Title: Sr Azure .NET Developer Lead

Location: San Antonio, TX (Remote)

Type: Contract, long-term

Overview:

ZipStaff is hiring a Sr Azure .NET Developer Lead for our client, a large Midwest-based retail grocery and general merchandise chain. This long-term contract, running through January with an expected extension through 2027, is a 100% remote role for a hands-on lead developer who will build native cloud solutions in Azure, design and deliver high-volume REST APIs, and work in an Agile SAFe environment with a growing Engineering team.

Responsibilities:

Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Take ownership of assigned tasks and execute them with excellence.
Code complex modules, including design and review activities.
Translate requirements into high-quality, testable, scalable software.
Identify performance issues and bugs, and devise solutions to these issues.
Participate in team code reviews and design discussions.
Be a team player and collaborate with and train others in the organization as needed.

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of Microsoft .NET experience, including 2+ years developing native cloud solutions in Azure.
5+ years of experience developing services in Azure.
Experience building solutions using Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions, Azure Event Hub, and/or Azure Logic Apps.
Expert-level proficiency in C# and Microsoft .NET.
Hands-on experience designing and developing high-volume REST APIs.
Experience with Azure API Management.
Experience with Cosmos DB, Kafka, GraphQL, and Apache Flink (Confluent).
Experience working in a mature Agile/SAFe environment.
Experience as a Team Lead.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relational database experience, including schema design, writing SQL queries, and SQL tuning concepts.
Familiarity with design and architectural patterns for building scalable, maintainable, and testable software.
Understanding of software security and best practices.
Azure DevOps experience.
Ability to collaborate with team members and find compromises to technical solutions when necessary.

Additional Details:

Open to US Citizens and Green Card holders only.
Remote, working Eastern time hours. Candidates local to the client region or in MI, IN, IL, WI, OH or KY are preferred.
3-round interview process: solutions, technical team, hiring manager.
Joins a Data Products and Integrations team on a new project.

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) + matching
Paid time off
Referral Program

About ZipStaff:

ZipStaff connects skilled technology professionals with leading organizations across the United States, matching top talent with impactful contract and full-time opportunities.

To apply, submit your resume through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a ZipStaff recruiter.

ZipStaff Inc.

Sr Azure .NET Developer Lead

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