Azure .NET Lead - Immediate Joiners
Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite/Hybrid only).
Duration: 12+ Months Contract.
Looking to onboard candidates available to join immediately.
Key Skills:
* Azure APIM.
* Azure DevOps.
* Logic Apps.
* Core .NET development.
* API Development.
* App Modernization.
* Microservices architecture.
* CI/CD pipelines.
* Azure AI services.
Job Summary:
Seeking a highly skilled Azure .NET Lead to lead enterprise-wide Azure rollouts and API development initiatives. The ideal candidate must have deep expertise in Azure API Management (APIM), CI/CD Pipelines, Function/Logic Apps, and Enterprise Azure Architecture. This is a Chicago-based role.
Non-Negotiable Skills & Experience:
* Azure API Management (APIM): Setup, API Development, Security & Integration.
* Azure Function Apps & Logic Apps: Serverless workflows & event-driven architecture.
* Azure CI/CD: Building and managing pipelines, setting up environments & release management.
* Enterprise Azure Rollouts: Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale Azure architectures.
* Chicago-based Candidates: This is a critical requirement for the role.
Negotiable / Preferred Skills:
* AI/ML Solutions: Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI, ML Pipelines (Preferred but not mandatory).
* Microsoft Fabric: Experience with analytics, data transformation & governance (Nice to have).
* Data Warehousing & Integration: Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks, MS SQL Server.
* Mulesoft / Other Integration Tools: API development, system integration using Mulesoft or alternatives.
Key Responsibilities:
API Development & Azure APIM Management:
* Develop, implement, and maintain APIs using Azure API Management (APIM), ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable solutions.
* Design and manage APIM policies including authentication, transformation, rate-limiting, caching, and security.
* Integrate APIs with backend data systems such as MS SQL Server, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and Databricks.
Enterprise Azure Architecture & Integration:
* Lead the design and deployment of enterprise-scale Azure solutions, ensuring best practices in scalability and security.
* Architect Azure-based system integration using Function Apps, Logic Apps, and Service Bus.
* Enable hybrid cloud connectivity, integrating on-premise and cloud-based applications seamlessly.
CI/CD Implementation & DevOps:
* Set up and manage Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, configuring variables, environments, and release management workflows.
* Automate deployments of APIs, infrastructure, and data workflows using ARM templates, Terraform, and PowerShell scripts.
* Implement Azure Monitoring, Logging & Alerting for proactive system performance tracking.
Data & Integration (Preferred but Not Mandatory):
* Build and manage data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF) for seamless data ingestion and transformation.
* Optimize SQL Server queries and data models for performance and reliability.
* Write efficient Scala & PySpark code in Databricks for large-scale data processing.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
* 10+ years of experience in IT, with 5+ years in Azure architecture & cloud solutions.
* Hands-on expertise in Azure PaaS, APIM, Function Apps, and CI/CD pipeline setup.
* Proven track record in designing & implementing enterprise-scale Azure architectures.
* Strong knowledge of API security, authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT), and API traffic management.
* Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Terraform, YAML) for automation.
* Experience with system integration tools.
