API developer

Experience in developing applications using .Net Core Ver. 6/7, ASP.Net MVC (C#), .Net Core Web API & Web App, Web Services, OOPS, SOLID principles.

Experience in software development and system architecture with Microsoft technologies.

Able to integrate the database objects with the Microservices.

Expert working knowledge of Multi-threading.

Solid experience in converting .NET Framework multi-threaded services into .NET Core.

Worked as part of a cross-functional team on code reviews, internal infrastructure, and process enhancement.

Understanding of CI/CD pipeline is mandatory.

Strong hands-on experience with C# and solid principles.

Expertise in entity framework core with code first approach.

Expertise in writing RESTful services.

Knowledge of RDBMS concepts.

Job Description

Build and maintain bots on Azure platform.  Integration with Active directory, WEB API based integration with external systems. Training and Integrate bots as per users’ requirements. Work in line with design guidelines, best practices and standards of bot deliverable. Creative approach to the conversation flow design, human aspects in the bot responses and sentiments

Qualifications

1. a) 5 years of experience in software development with clear understanding of the project life cycle
   b) Min 2-3 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure Bot Framework, LUIS and other Cognitive services offered by Azure
   c) Hands on experience with Machine Learning based chat bots
   d) Experience with Azure bot services like Text Analytics etc.
   e)Strong database skills and hands-on experience on databases like SQL Server/Oracle
2. f) Strong experience on Azure Active directory and adaptive cards integration in Chat bot.
3. g) Strong experience designing and working with

with service-oriented architectures (SOA) and WebAPIs.

1. h) A strong experience on Microsoft Azure, ASPNET / MVC and programming languages such as C#/VBNET
2. i) Knowledge of Python and NodeJS is a plus
3. j) Ability to design and optimize SQL Server 2008 stored procedures.
4. k) Experience with JQuery, CSS3, HTML5 or similar technologies.

Backend Web Developer

 Our client operates from 18 cities across 13 countries. Our investment personnel manage US $247 billion across a wide range of global, regional and country-specific strategies - both traditional and alternative - in listed equity and fixed income. At Lazard Asset Management, we pride ourselves in balancing the feel of a small firm with the scale of a large global organization. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat management structure foster an environment in which good ideas can take flight, no matter where they come from.

Our client is looking for an innovative software engineer to join our IT department.  This individual will be working on the systems that support the global sales and marketing organization.  This role will be responsible for building and supporting the backend services and API’s used in all of the applications. This role requires a highly motivated, organized and experienced developer with pride of ownership reflected through clean design, code quality and a disciplined software development approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement middle-tier web applications, and RESTful services.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server side logic.
• Support existing software with quick troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Be part of an empowered team following agile methodologies.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• 5+ year’s applications development experience with full-stack development and agile frameworks.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and service-oriented design.
• Work effectively both as a contributing team member and independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative problem solving with the ability to present multiple solutions and potential side effects.
• Fast paced programming mentality with quick turnaround.

Required Skills:

• Expertise with API creation and RESTful services.
• Expertise developing backend server components using Python, NodeJS, C#
• Expertise building micro service architecture.
• Experiencebuilding and supporting websites using CMS systems (Tridion, Drupal, AEM)
• Experience and proficiency with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase).
• Experience and proficiency with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).

Desired Skills:

• Experience running services on container technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Amazon AWS or equivalent cloud architecture experience with a major cloud provider.
• Experience with Jira.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or TeamCity.
• Experience with CRM systems especially Salesforce is a plus.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology and software building. Attention to detail and an analytical mind are essential qualities in this role. You will have to works on both technical and design aspects of software projects. A proactive approach to problem-solving as well as a detailed understanding of coding is essential. If finding issues and fixing them with beautiful, meticulous code are among the talents that make you tick, we’d like to hear from you.

• Experience in Microsoft .NET technologies such as .NET Framework, .NET CORE, .NET 5, ASP.NET, ASP.NET CORE, .NET Standard.
• Experience in Designing, Modelling and Development of Database using SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL.
• Working experience of TSQL, SPs, functions, Optimization techniques, Indexes etc.,
• Hand on experience on Creating RIA (Rich Internet Application) with HTML5, CSS, Java script, jQuery, AJAX and Telerik tool kit.
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Design Methodologies and design patterns.
• Deep knowledge in WPF, WCF, LINQ, Multithreading, WebSocket, Asynchronous, Parallel Programming
• Knowledge on Cloud Architecture, Azure, AWS Services, containerization strategy micro services.
• Knowledge on SVN, GIT, markdown, latex is must.
• Hands on experience in Linux or Unix is an added advantage.
• Good to have knowledge on Go, Angular, React.
• Good to have knowledge on CI/CD/CT environment with unit test automation, pipeline-based code deployments etc

• Extensive knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and have worked using Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Effective in working independently and collaboratively in teams with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Describe and document technical design, specifications of software product features
• Ability to represent ideas in conceptual block diagram and converting the same into final schematics and project completion capabilities.
• Responsible and interfacing with Client/Project Manager, Development, Architecture, QA teams to collect and execute the requirements.
• Ensure architecture design and development best practices are in place and followed, as well as change management and other process guidelines.

• Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• Experienced with all ancillary technologies necessary for Internet applications: HTTP, TCP/IP, POP/SMTP, etc
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Very Good technical & communication skills to be exhibited in all the roles to be performed
• Candidates are expected to be creative and innovative in providing complex enterprise integration solutions to large financial institutions across the Globe.
• Ability to adapt quickly and manage difficult situations while remaining upbeat and positive always.
• Hands-on experience in revamping any existing software into new business effective and user-friendly applications by solving complex technical problems / known issues with new systems.
• Must have functional experience in designing applications to develop integrated solutions for voice & multi-media related applications.

• Utilize established development tools, guidelines and conventions including but not limited to ASP.NET, SQL Server, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and C#/VB.NET
• Prepare and maintain code for various .Net applications and resolve any defects in systems.
• Prepare test-based applications for various .Net applications
• Enhance existing systems by analyzing business objectives, preparing an action plan and identifying areas for modification and improvement

• Manage defect tracking system and resolve all issues and prepare update for systems
• Investigate and develop skills in new technologies
• Create technical specifications and test plans
• Monitor everyday activities of system and provide require support

• Required experience in .Net Core 2.2 and above, Web API, EF, AWS or Azure Cloud
• Familiarity with the ASP.NET framework, SQL Server and design/architectural patterns (e.g. Model-View-Controller (MVC))
• Knowledge of at least one of the .NET languages (e.g. C#, Visual Basic .NET) and HTML5/CSS3
• Familiarity with architecture styles/APIs (REST, RPC)
• Snaplogic (both ground and cloud plex ) or Biztalk ( basic administration , simple xlt translations, and Api management ) or any other similar tool
• Update to .net 50 and Microsoft CORE 30 general coding practices
• Visual Studio use for C#
• Shared library through Nugget
• Unit Test / Test driven methods (use of Xunit and MOCK )
• Concepts of “;” service threading, caching, injection, NTier and entity 
• GIT repository (Gitflow branching strategies )
• Azure DevOps pull requests, commitments and Task usage
• SQL artifact writing (sprocs, tables, triggers , indexes, FKs ,and PKs)
• SQL understanding of relational database models

• Should have good problem-solving abilities
• Should be able to troubleshoot issues and determine the cause of a plan’s success or failure
• Should keep up to date with changes in the market and technology that would affect
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable to work as per client requirements/time zones
• Should possess strong team handling experience