Senior .NET Azure AI Developer 102156 with Security Clearance

Sr. .NET Azure AI Developer 
Location: Woodlawn, MD 
Required Clearance: Public Trust  Since 1999, ITEC has delivered mission-critical support to the DoD and Intelligence Community. Now part of ManpowerGroup Public Sector (MGPS), we continue that work with expanded capabilities. Employees hired through this process will join MGPS and receive a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.  U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation.  Job Description: We are 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.  Job 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. 
Required Skills: 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).