Were Hiring : Azure PaaS Development Lead
Locations : Pune | Mumbai | Bangalore | Gurgaon
Experience Required : 6 14 Years
Education : Any Graduate (Technical / Engineering preferred)
Employment Type : Full-Time
About the Role :
We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Azure PaaS Development Lead to drive our cloud-native application development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure PaaS services, combined with strong hands-on development skills in JavaScript / TypeScript, React, and Python. This is a leadership role requiring a balance of strategic technical direction, team leadership, and hands-on development.
As the Azure PaaS Development Lead, you will architect and build enterprise-scale solutions using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and serverless technologies, while leading a team of talented engineers.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and mentor development teams in designing and implementing cloud-native applications using Azure PaaS.
- Develop Single Page Applications (SPAs) and dynamic web applications using React.js, Redux, and modern JavaScript UI libraries.
- Build and deploy serverless back-end routines using Azure Functions.
- Design and orchestrate RESTful APIs adhering to REST v3 standards, and manage them via Azure API Management.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams for deploying and monitoring apps in Azure environments.
- Ensure scalability, security, and performance of cloud-native applications.
- Conduct code reviews, ensure coding best practices, and mentor junior developers.
- Stay up to date with emerging Azure services and development frameworks.
- Communicate technical decisions, architecture, and strategy clearly with business stakeholders and technical teams.
Core Technical Skills :
5+ years of hands-on development experience with Azure Cloud Native (PaaS) services.Expertise in Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and serverless architecture.Strong front-end development skills using JavaScript / TypeScript, especially with :1. React.js and Redux ecosystem.
2. UI component libraries and themeable UI frameworks.
3. Advanced proficiency in Python (v3.8+) with object-oriented design and reusable module development.
Deep understanding of REST API design, API integration, and Azure API Management.Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines, Git workflows, and automated deployments in Azure.Familiarity with security, authentication (OAuth, JWT), and data privacy best practices in cloud applications.Leadership & Collaboration :
3+ years of experience in leading development teams and managing cloud projects.Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with architects, QA, DevOps, and business teams.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments.Preferred Qualifications :
Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Containerization (Docker / Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is desirable.Exposure to microservices architecture and event-driven systems is beneficial.(ref : hirist.tech)