What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Developer - .Net, Azure position at Arka Innovate?
Arka Innovate is seeking an experienced Lead Developer with expertise in Azure, ASP.NET Web API, and Azure DevOps (ADO) to design, develop, and manage scalable cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development, cloud architecture, and DevOps practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- API Development: Design, develop, and maintain RESTful Web APIs using ASP.NET Core/.NET.
- Cloud Architecture: Architect and implement scalable, cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure.
- DevOps & CI/CD: Utilize Azure DevOps (ADO) for CI/CD pipelines, source control, and automated deployments.
- Azure Services: Work with Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, API Management, Key Vault, and Azure AD.
- Performance Optimization: Optimize APIs for performance, scalability, and security, following industry best practices.
- Collaboration: Work closely with front-end teams (Angular) to ensure seamless API integration.
- Security & Authentication: Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms, including OAuth2 and JWT.
- Technical Leadership: Develop and enforce coding standards, architecture guidelines, and best practices.
- Mentorship & Code Review: Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and lead technical discussions.
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Use Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics for monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing application performance.
- Agile Development: Work in an Agile/Scrum environment, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Mandatory Skills:
- 6 years of experience in backend development, with at least 3 years in Azure-based solutions.
- Strong expertise in C#, .NET Core/.NET 6 , and ASP.NET Web API.
- Hands-on experience with Azure PaaS services including App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and Service Bus.
- Proficiency in Azure DevOps (ADO), including CI/CD pipeline automation, Git, and work item tracking.
- Experience with Microservices architecture, API Gateway, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of SQL Server, NoSQL databases, and ORM frameworks like Entity Framework Core.
- Knowledge of security best practices, including RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), Key Vault, and identity management.
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills, with experience in Application Insights and Azure Monitor.
- Experience with unit testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit, Moq) and integration testing.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical teams.
Preferred Skills:
Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
Experience with GraphQL and gRPC APIs.
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or ARM templates.
Familiarity with serverless computing and event-driven architectures.
Why Join Arka Innovate?
- Be a part of a dynamic team that values innovation and cutting-edge solutions.
- Work on diverse and impactful projects in various industries.
- Growth opportunities in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
- Hybrid Position - 3 days a week at client location.
At Arka Innovate, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
