.Net Developer

Job Title : Senior .NET Developer

Experience : 8+ Years

Location : Trivandrum / Kochi

Notice Period : Immediate

Working Hours : 12 PM – 9 PM IST (4-hour mandatory overlap with EST)

Job Summary :

We are hiring a Senior .NET Developer with strong hands-on experience in .NET Core (6/8+), C#, Azure Cloud Services, Azure DevOps, and SQL Server. This is a client-facing role for a US-based client, requiring excellent communication and coding skills, along with experience in cloud-based enterprise application development.

Mandatory Skills :

.NET Core 6/8+, C#, Entity Framework/Core, REST APIs, JavaScript, jQuery, MS SQL Server, Azure Cloud Services (Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, Key Vault, SQL Azure), Azure DevOps (CI/CD), Unit Testing (XUnit/MSTest), Strong Communication Skills.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using .NET Core, C#, REST APIs, SQL Server
• Work with Azure Services: Functions, Durable Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, Key Vault, Storage Queues, SQL Azure
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning
• Ensure high-quality code through unit testing and technical documentation

Primary Skills (Must-Have) :

• .NET Core 6/8+, C#, Entity Framework / EF Core
• REST APIs, JavaScript, jQuery
• SQL Server: Stored Procedures, Views, Functions
• Azure Cloud (2+ years): Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, Blob Storage, SQL Azure, Monitoring
• Unit Testing (XUnit, MSTest), CI/CD (Classic/YAML pipelines)
• Strong knowledge of design patterns, architecture, and microservices
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Secondary Skills (Nice to Have) :

• AngularJS/ReactJS
• Azure APIM, ADF, Logic Apps
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Application support & operational monitoring

Certifications (Preferred) :

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• Relevant Azure/.NET/Cloud certifications

1) Be open to learn new frameworks like Hapi.JS , Typescript , Nest.JS

2) Strong DB concepts , and hands on knowledge on MongoDB , REDIS

3) Experience working with micro-services will be a plus

4) Experience working with JWT and IAM systems will be a plus

5) Experience working with Postman , Swagger will be a plus

6) TDD knowledge is an advantage and also working with Unit Test code and familiar with test code coverage concepts.

7) Strong operating system knowledge is a plus with knowledge of how to manage threads.

8) Working experience with RabbitMQ , Kafka will be a plus

9) Strong knowledge of JS internals is a must.

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Position Responsibilities :

The Database Architect is responsible for the design, optimization, and evolution of the database layer supporting enterprise applications in cloud environments. This role focuses on ensuring efficient data access patterns, scalable query workloads, and robust database architecture capable of supporting high-volume and high-concurrency systems.

This role goes beyond traditional database administration and requires deep technical expertise in SQL query optimization, database internals, and performance diagnostics. The Database Architect analyzes how applications interact with the database and guides improvements in schema design, data access patterns, and system scalability.

As a senior technical leader, the Database Architect helps define long-term strategies for scalable and efficient data architecture while working closely with engineering teams to promote best practices for database design and SQL development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Database Architecture & Optimization

• Design and evolve database architectures for scalable enterprise systems.
• Define efficient data access patterns that support high concurrency and large datasets.
• Improve schema design, indexing strategies, and query patterns.
• Ensure database designs support both transactional and data consumption workloads.

SQL Performance Engineering

• Analyze and optimize complex SQL queries and execution plans.
• Improve database performance through indexing strategies, statistics management, and query tuning.
• Investigate workload behaviour and recommend architectural improvements.

Data Access & Systems Thinking

• Provide guidance on scalable approaches for retrieving and delivering data for data-intensive application features.
• Recommend architectural strategies such as data aggregation, caching, or pre-computed datasets where appropriate.
• Apply systems thinking to improve how data is modeled, accessed, and delivered across the application.

Advanced Diagnostics

• Diagnose database behaviour using tools such as Query Store, Extended Events, and execution plan analysis.
• Analyze query performance, wait statistics, and workload patterns to identify optimization opportunities.

Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Partner with engineering teams to guide scalable SQL development and data access practices.
• Participate in architecture and design discussions involving database interactions.
• Document best practices and architectural recommendations.

AI-Assisted Engineering

• Use AI-assisted tools to accelerate query analysis, diagnostics, and workload investigations.
• Validate AI-generated insights through empirical testing and database telemetry.

Qualifications :

TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Database & SQL Server (Required)

• Advanced SQL Server performance tuning, including query optimization, execution plan analysis, and index design
• Strong experience diagnosing and resolving deadlocks using Extended Events and deadlock graphs
• Deep understanding of locking, blocking, and transaction behaviour, including wait statistics and lock escalation
• Experience optimizing stored procedures, including mitigation of parameter sniffing and plan cache management
• Strong knowledge of indexing strategies, including covering indexes and filtered indexes
• Solid understanding of statistics, cardinality estimation, and query optimizer behaviour

Performance Analysis Tools (Required)

• Experience using SQL Server Profiler and Extended Events for workload diagnostics
• Advanced execution plan analysis using SSMS or Azure Data Studio
• Familiarity with SET STATISTICS IO/TIME for query performance evaluation
• Strong experience using Query Store to analyse query performance and plan behaviour
• Ability to diagnose issues through wait statistics and blocking chain analysis

Enterprise Application Data Architecture

• Strong understanding of database design within multi-tier enterprise applications
• Experience optimizing database workloads supporting high-concurrency systems and large datasets
• Understanding how application query patterns influence database performance
• Familiarity working with application platforms such as .NET, APIs, or modern web frameworks

Cloud & Enterprise Database Environments

• Experience working with cloud-hosted database environments
• Understanding of scalability considerations in enterprise systems
• Experience analyzing and optimizing database workloads in production environments

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience working with enterprise database systems
• Proven expertise in SQL performance tuning and database workload optimization
• Strong experience in analysing execution plans and database performance behaviour
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams on data architecture and query design
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

AI-FIRST MINDSET REQUIREMENT

We value engineers who view AI as a productivity multiplier. The ideal candidate actively leverages AI tools to accelerate diagnostics, analyze database workloads, and uncover optimization opportunities while applying strong engineering judgment to validate results

Senior Software Engineer Full stack/ Java track/ UI/ Android

Skills required: -

• Good design skills and exposure to multiple software architectures. -

• Strong understanding of OO/ knowledge of frameworks such as Spring/ Spring Boot/ design and good software development practices. -

• Strong core server-

• side technologies experience (Java) and/or having any of front end/UI skills (Angular, JS, HTML). Knowledge of Android is a huge plus. -

• Strong database skills including schema design. -

• Strong knowhow of data-structures and algorithms. -

• Experience with configuration management, testing, deployment. -

• Hands on development across technologies. -

• Exp- 4-6yrs . -

• Grad- B.E/ B.Tech (Computer Science/ Equivalent) from a premier institute.

Aternately: -

• Strong UI architecture and design skills and keen business sense. -

• Excellent front end/UI skills (JS, HTML, Angular, Flutter) and OR Android skills. -

• Good knowledge of nodeJS. -

• Good knowhow of server-side technologies, exposure to databases. -

• Good exposure to configuration management, testing, deployment. -

• Deep knowhow of data structures, algorithms. -

• Hands on development across technologies. -

• Exp- 4- 6 Yrs

• Grad - B.E/ B.Tech (Computer Science/ Equivalent) from a premier institute.

Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and implement robust and efficient backend services using microservices architecture principles.

-  Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code using C# and the .NET framework.

-  Develop and implement data access layers using Entity Framework.

-  Utilize Azure DevOps for version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

-  Design and manage databases on Azure SQL.

-  Perform code reviews and participate in pair programming to ensure code quality.

-  Troubleshoot and debug complex backend issues.

-  Optimize backend performance and scalability to ensure a smooth user experience.

-  Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in backend technologies and cloud platforms.

-  Collaborate effectively with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.

-  Clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications:

-  Strong understanding of microservices architecture principles and best practices.

-  In-depth knowledge of C# programming language and the .NET framework (ASP.NET MVC/Core, Web API).

-  Experience working with Entity Framework for data access.

-  Proficiency with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).

-  Experience with Azure SQL for database design and management.

-  Experience with unit testing and integration testing methodologies.

-  Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

-   Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

-   Strong written and verbal communication skills.

-   A passion for building high-quality, scalable, and secure software applications.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Rewrite existing APIs in NodeJS. 
• Remodel the APIs into Micro services-based architecture. 
• Implement a caching layer wherever possible. 
• Optimize the API for high performance and scalability. 
• Write unit tests for API Testing.
• Automate the code testing and deployment process.

Skills Required: 

• At least 3 years of experience developing Backends using NodeJS — should be well versed with its asynchronous nature & event loop, and know its quirks and workarounds. 
• Excellent hands-on experience using MySQL or any other SQL Database. 
• Good knowledge of MongoDB or any other NoSQL Database. 
• Good knowledge of Redis, its data types, and their use cases. 
• Experience with graph-based databases like GraphQL and Neo4j. 
• Experience developing and deploying REST APIs. 
• Good knowledge of Unit Testing and available Test Frameworks. 
• Good understanding of advanced JS libraries and frameworks. 
• Experience with Web sockets, Service Workers, and Web Push Notifications. 
• Familiar with NodeJS profiling tools. 
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git. 
• Good knowledge of creating and maintaining DevOps infrastructure on cloud platforms. 
• Should be a fast learner and a go-getter — without any fear of trying out new things Preferences. 
• Experience building a large scale social or location-based app.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

You should primarily be a backend developer or full stack developer, very good at code reviews and code optimization. Our products depend on processing large amounts of data and having fast response times is absolutely essential.

You will have the opportunity to

• Take responsibility of building systems for scale
• Manage our backend systems and database optimizations
• Assist in key decisions and design architecture that drives development across products
• Define processes and help with efficient functioning of the team
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the products are scalable, maintainable and secure

What we expect from you:

• We work on Ruby on Rails but you can have 2+ years of experience as backend developer in any language
• Have a solid grasp of OOP, databases and automated testing methodologies.
• Know how to manage sprint and ensure tasks are completed within the timeline
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
• Strong understanding of SQL databases
• Proficient knowledge of various authentication methods like JWT, OAuth etc..
• Perform peer code reviews and Code audit - Analyze existing code and remediate performance issues within existing applications

Having seen over 10x growth in 2021 alone, we are expanding our scope of products to cater to the fast growing creator economy and help creators monetize in ways beyond influencer marketing. We are also looking at tremendous growth in the next few years, standing at the verge of building something huge!

Come join our team of developers if a fast learning environment in a high growth industry excites you.

About Winkl

Please check out our product before applying to this position -
* Website - https://winkl.co
* Team - https://winkl.co/about
* Android App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.winkl.app&;amp;hl=en
* iOS App - https://www.winkl.co/app

Winkl is a technology company that is changing how influencer marketing is done. From a manual process earlier to an automated and data-driven process with Winkl. More on this here.

Leveraging data & technology helps Winkl scale influencer marketing to a level that wasn't possible earlier. This has helped Winkl power influencer campaigns for top brands in India like Flipkart, Amazon etc.

Culture & Expectations

* At Winkl, no one tells you what to do. We don't micromanage. We don't spoon feed. As long as you're willing to learn new things, are proactive, initiate activities on your own, make mistakes and learn from them, take responsibility, stick to your word of getting things done, we think you'd be a great fit at Winkl.
* On a day to day basis, you'll get to be an important part of a high growth startup as it scales.
* You'll receive all possible support from your team at Winkl to help you succeed. 
* Being highly accountable is a non-negotiable requirement