We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Developer to join our IT Shared Services (ITSS) organization.

The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure, while driving best practices in architecture, security, DevOps, and performance.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in delivering enterprise-grade Azure solutions and mentoring junior developers.

Key Responsibilities :

Azure Application Development :

- Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure

- Build and maintain services using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure APIs

- Develop scalable backend solutions using .NET / Java / Python (based on project needs)

Azure Architecture & Cloud Services :

- Work with Azure Storage (Blob, Queue, Table), Azure SQL, Cosmos DB

- Design solutions using event-driven and microservices architectures

- Implement security best practices using Azure AD, Managed Identities, and Key Vault

DevOps & Automation :

- Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions

- Automate infrastructure using ARM templates / Bicep / Terraform

- Enable monitoring and logging using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics

Performance, Security & Reliability :

- Optimize application performance, scalability, and cost

- Troubleshoot complex production issues and perform root cause analysis

- Ensure compliance with enterprise security, governance, and cloud standards

Collaboration & Leadership :

- Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams

- Participate in design reviews and technical decision-making

- Mentor junior developers and promote best engineering practices

- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services

- Strong programming experience in C#, .NET Core (Java/Python acceptable based on project)

- Experience with Azure Functions, App Services, APIs

- Proficiency in CI/CD, DevOps practices, and Git-based workflows

Cloud & Architecture Skills :

- Experience with microservices and distributed systems

- Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, and IAM

- Experience designing high-availability and scalable systems

Good to Have :

- Azure certifications (AZ-204, AZ-305, AZ-400)

- Experience in IT Shared Services / enterprise environments

- Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes / AKS)

- Knowledge of Terraform or Bicep

Soft Skills :

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- High ownership and accountability

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

- Ability to work independently in complex enterprise environments