About the Role :
We are looking for a highly skilled Microsoft Cloud Specialist with strong expertise in .NET Core, C#, Web API, and Azure cloud-native application development. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable enterprise applications leveraging Azure services, serverless architectures, and microservices principles.
This role demands a strong foundation in Microsoft technologies, modern web frameworks (React / Angular), and a solid understanding of API security, cloud integration patterns, and DevOps practices.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and develop end-to-end web and cloud-native applications using C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, EF Core, and RESTful APIs.
- Architect, implement, and manage microservices-based solutions following best practices in scalability and security.
- Develop and secure RESTful APIs using Swagger / OpenAPI, ensuring compliance with API governance and design principles.
- Implement serverless solutions using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and related integration services.
- Work with Azure services such as App Service, Service Bus, Event Grid, Event Hub, API Manager, AKS, VM, Storage, and Caching.
- Automate deployment and operational processes using Azure DevOps pipelines or similar CI / CD tools.
- Collaborate with teams to ensure cloud resource optimization, security, and cost efficiency.
- Work on frontend integration using React or Angular, along with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and jQuery.
- Manage database integrations (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL), including schema design, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
- Write and maintain unit tests, mocking, and integration tests using frameworks such as xUnit / NUnit to ensure code quality.
- Participate actively in Agile Scrum ceremonies, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
6-12 years of total IT experience in Microsoft full stack development and cloud engineering.Strong expertise in C#, .NET Core (3.x and above), ASP.NET MVC, EF Core, and Web API development.Proven experience in REST API design and implementation with Swagger / OpenAPI.2+ years of experience in application design, applying design patterns and best practices.2+ years working on microservices architecture and API security / governance.Hands-on experience with Azure serverless and cloud-native services (Functions, Logic Apps, API Manager, Event Grid, Service Bus, Event Hub, etc.).Experience with Azure DevOps, CI / CD pipelines, and automated deployments.Strong knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, HTML5, and CSS3.Working knowledge of Webpack, CLI tools, and Agile methodologies.Proficiency with RDBMS systems such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL, including query optimization and transaction management.Strong understanding of unit testing, mocking frameworks, and code quality tools.Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.Good to Have Skills :
Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments.Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or PCF cloud environments.Understanding of infrastructure automation, load balancing, and routing in cloud environments.Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.(ref : hirist.tech)