Senior .NET Azure AI Developer

Title: Senior .NET Azure AI Developer

Location: Woodlawn, MD

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Note: Candidates must be within 50 miles of client headquarters in Woodlawn, MD. Resource will be required to work onsite 5 days per week in Woodlawn, MD office.

Technical Skills:

Role Description: 

Seeking a talented Senior .NET Azure AI Developer to join our team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions leveraging the Microsoft Azure platform and cutting-edge AI technologies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep expertise in C#, NodeJS and possess strong experience with cloud services, AI/Machine Learning concepts, and modern DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable applications using .NET and ASP.NET Core

·         Implement and manage solutions on the Azure platform, including deployment, monitoring, and scaling of applications

·         Integrate AI capabilities using Azure AI tools such as Azure Machine Learning and Cognitive Services

·         Develop and secure RESTful APIs for seamless application integration

·         Practice DevOps principles, utilizing Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and automated testing

·         Create and maintain infrastructure as code using Bicep scripts for Azure resource provisioning and management

·         Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features

Programming & Development:

·         Deep expertise in C# and the .NET framework, including modern features

·         Experience with Python or Node.js for application development, data processing, or specific AI tasks

·         Experience with client-side technologies and modern front-end frameworks such as Angular or React

·         Strong SQL skills, including query optimization and database design

·         Experience with commercial development processes, including Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), unit testing, and debugging complex systems

·         Cloud & Infrastructure:

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Azure services, including App Services, Azure Functions, Blob Storage, and SQL/Cosmos DB

·         Hands-on experience with Bicep scripting for infrastructure as code and Azure resource management

·         Strong DevOps background with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline development, and automation

·         Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, or other orchestration and infrastructure tools

·         Working knowledge of Docker for containerizing and deploying applications

AI/ML & Data:

·         Familiarity with core AI/Machine Learning concepts and hands-on experience using Azure Open AI APIs and tools

·         Experience with both relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB)

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree