Advanced Software Engr

About the Role

As an Advanced Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and APIs using C#/.NET, optimize SQL databases, and deploy solutions on cloud platforms. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while delivering high-quality software in an agile environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years or more of professional software development experience with demonstrated expertise in .NET and cloud technologies.

Success Measures (First 6–12 Months)

• Deliver high-quality, secure, and performant features aligned with business goals.
• Lead code reviews and mentor team members effectively.
• Demonstrate proficiency in cloud deployments, database optimization, and DevOps practices.
• Contribute to improving system reliability and operational excellence.

Working Style

• Agile/Scrum methodology, iterative delivery, and strong ownership mindset.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and documentation-driven culture.

What You’ll Do

• Application Development:
• Build and enhance features and APIs using ASP.NET Core, Web API, and MVC frameworks.
• Implement robust unit, integration, and functional tests.
• Database Design & Optimization:
• Design schemas, write complex queries, and optimize performance for SQL Server/Azure SQL.
• Implement stored procedures, indexing strategies, and query tuning.
• Cloud Deployment & Operations:
• Architect and deploy services on Azure (App Service, Functions, Key Vault, Storage).
• Set up CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions and manage secrets securely.
• Collaboration & Leadership:
• Participate in agile ceremonies, lead code reviews, and enforce secure coding practices (OWASP).
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team standards and documentation.
• Monitoring & Reliability:
• Implement logging and telemetry (Serilog, Application Insights) and troubleshoot performance issues.
• Drive root-cause analysis for defects and improve operational reliability.
• Front-End Development:
• Experience in implementing Web interfaces with React/Angular and integrating APIs with backend services.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Programming:
• Advanced proficiency in C#, .NET (ASP.NET Core, Web API, MVC), asynchronous programming, and design patterns.
• Web development using React/Angular
• Database Expertise:
• Strong SQL skills, query optimization, and understanding of relational database principles.
• Cloud & DevOps:
• Hands-on experience with Azure services, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation (IaC).
• Testing & Quality:
• Ability to implement automated tests and use mocking frameworks (Moq).
• Security & Performance:
• Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, OAuth2/OIDC, caching strategies, and performance tuning.
• Collaboration:
• Excellent communication, leadership, and agile team experience.

Preferred Skills

• Expertise in Entity Framework Core and migrations.
• RESTful API design, Swagger documentation, and JSON serialization.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and microservices architecture.
• Experience with Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions and IaC tools (Bicep/Terraform).
• Advanced troubleshooting using profilers and query plans.

Tools & Technologies

C#, .NET/ASP.NET Core, EF Core, SQL Server/Azure SQL, REST, Swagger, Git, Azure (App Service, Functions, Key Vault, Storage), Azure DevOps/GitHub, xUnit/NUnit/MSTest, Postman, Serilog, Docker.