Senior Dot Net C# Microservices Developer

Job Title: Senior .Net C# Microservices Developer

Location: Chennai

Job Type: Full-time

Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years of experience in .NET/C# development, API development, software design patterns, unit testing, and working with MS SQL Server and T-SQL. As a Senior Developer, you will be responsible for leading development projects, contributing to production support, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality & secured solutions. You will also have the opportunity to explore and learn new technologies such as Power BI.

Key Responsibilities:

• API Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust RESTful APIs for integration with various systems and services.
• Software Design Patterns: Utilize and implement common software design patterns to ensure scalable, maintainable, and high-performance code.
• Unit Testing: Write unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability, leveraging tools such as NUnit.
• MS SQL Server / T-SQL: Develop and maintain SQL Server databases and T-SQL scripts, including complex queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
• SDLC: Follow the software development life cycle (SDLC) best practices, including source code management, branching, and version control (using tools like Git, Bitbucket, Azure Repo).
• DevOps Pipelines: Work with Azure DevOps pipelines for continuous integration and delivery, automating build and deployment processes.
• Peer Mentorship: Take ownership of development projects, guide junior developers, conduct code reviews, and contribute to architecture decisions.
• Production Support: Provide ongoing support for production environments, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues, ensuring system stability and performance.
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies and stay updated, contributing to projects that involve Power BI.
• Collaborative Development: Collaborate with team members to define, document, and implement solutions, ensuring alignment with project goals and business objectives.
• Full SDLC Participation: Participate in the full software development life cycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, and delivery, to create high-quality software solutions.
• Bug Resolution: Create solutions for identified problems or bugs, ensuring they are efficiently resolved with minimal impact on the system.
• Troubleshooting & Debugging: Troubleshoot and debug existing software, upgrading it as necessary to maintain and improve system functionality.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend and execute improvements to both code and system architecture to enhance performance, scalability, and security.
• Efficient Code Production: Produce clean, well-designed, testable, and efficient code based on specifications, utilizing best software development practices.
• Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews, evaluating written code to ensure it is efficient, thoroughly tested, and adheres to quality standards.
• Information Security: Contribute to information security by reducing exposure to threats, using tools and audits to identify and resolve potential vulnerabilities in the system.
• Cloud-based Development: Take the lead in designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions using Azure API Management, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Functions.
• Microservice Development: Design, develop, and deploy microservices as containers, ensuring scalability and reliability in cloud environments.
• Entity Framework: Implement and maintain applications using Entity Framework for ORM and database management.
• Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate project updates, progress, and challenges to stakeholders and team members.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare detailed technical specifications and requirements documents to guide the development process.

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in .NET/C# development, including API design and development.
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns and their practical application.
• Proficiency in unit testing frameworks such as NUnit
• Experience with MS SQL Server, T-SQL, and database optimization techniques.
• Proficient in JavaScript for front-end development or integration with back-end services.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, including source code management and branching strategies.
• Experience with DevOps pipelines and CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps
• Hands-on experience working with Azure - Azure VMs, Storage Account, Key Vault
• Knowledge or hands-on experience with Azure API Management, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Functions
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
• A strong willingness to learn Power BI and apply it in business intelligence solutions.