Azure Cloud Developer

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable and secure applications using Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have experience with cloud-native application development, Azure services, and DevOps practices, along with a strong foundation in software engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop cloud-native applications using Azure services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Azure Storage
• Build and maintain APIs, microservices, and serverless components
• Integrate with other Azure services like Azure Key Vault, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, and Azure Event Grid
• Collaborate with software architects, DevOps engineers, and QA teams to deliver complete solutions
• Implement continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Monitor and troubleshoot application performance and errors
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code
• Ensure cloud solutions follow best practices for security, scalability, and compliance

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of experience in software development, including at least 2 years working with Azure
• Proficient in programming languages such as C Sharp, .NET Core, Python, or JavaScript (Node.js)
• Experience with Azure services like App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB
• Familiarity with Azure API Management and Azure Key Vault
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools like ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform
• Knowledge of source control and CI/CD tools such as Git and Azure DevOps
• Understanding of cloud security, Azure Active Directory, and networking fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Azure certification (such as AZ-204 or AZ-305)
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Exposure to other cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud is a plus