DOT 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

• 6+ years of experience in building web applications using ASP.net, web API, SQL Server, and Testable code.
• C# with Strong in OOPS,
• Hands on experience in React JS or Node JS,
•Experience of architecting and designing web applications and services
• Must have at least 1+ year experience using React or Node JS.
• Passion for building and delivering great software with a strong sense of ownership, while working closely with junior team members.
• Conceptual knowledge of middleware architecture.
• Strong experience with Agile processes.
• Exposure to tools to optimize web application performance-MH
• Understanding and experience of working with Product Management, Design and DevOps teams

• Experience in building applications on .NET Core, is a great plus
• Experience working with CRM Products 

Key Responsibilities :

● Define, design, and implement enterprise-grade solutions using the Microsoft stack

(.NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, Azure, SQL Server, etc.).

● Own end-to-end solution architecture including application, integration, data, and

infrastructure layers.

● Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements including scalability, performance,

security, and reliability.

● Partner with the CTO to define and evolve the enterprise technology roadmap.

● Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools within the Microsoft ecosystem

and recommend adoption strategies.

● Establish architectural best practices, coding standards, and guidelines for engineering

teams.

● Work closely with product, business, and engineering teams to translate requirements

into architectural blueprints.

● Mentor development teams, conduct technical reviews, and ensure architectural

compliance.

● Collaborate with external technology partners and vendors as required.

● Oversee solution implementation to ensure adherence to architecture and design

principles.

● Provide thought leadership on DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, cloud adoption (preferably

Azure), and modern software engineering practices.

● Conduct risk assessment, impact analysis, and ensure compliance with

regulatory/security standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

● 10–15 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in architecture or senior technical

leadership roles.

● Strong expertise in .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, Web API, MVC, Entity Framework.

● Proficiency in Azure cloud services (App Services, Functions, Service Bus, Cosmos DB,

Azure SQL, Storage, etc.).

● Hands-on experience with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker,

Kubernetes), RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems.

● Deep understanding of relational (SQL Server) and NoSQL databases.

● Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Git, Azure DevOps/Jenkins.

● Proven track record of designing scalable, secure, and mission-critical enterprise

applications.

● Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Reporting to the Software Manager the successful candidate will be a key member of the software development team responsible for developing software using various technologies of the Microsoft stack. The software developer would be responsible for writing code to standards that is used in a varied key products of the company. Coordinating with the hardware engineers to ensure the software produces the desired results. Working in various projects involving various technologies with opportunity to improve and learn.

• Solid understanding of the development lifecycle focusing on the Microsoft stack.
• Create code that meets design specifications, follows standards, and is easy to maintain. When required, make suggestions for new designs.
• Work with various teams in the organization and deal directly with design engineers, to ensure appropriate project requirements are met.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a cooperative team environment and having a flexible attitude.
• Keen interest in learning new skills.
• Great team participation skills and being pro-active in seeking help.

Desired Candidate Profile

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years hands on development experience using the latest Microsoft technologies
• Solid understanding of .NET Framework
• Expertise in C#, .Net (up to .Net 6)
• Experience with writing Windows desktop applications using WPF and MVVM
• Ability to understand complex and large projects
• Ability to approach a problem with an open mind when finding a solution.
• Experience of working with an ORM preferably Entity Framework.
• Strong understanding of design patterns and SOLID principles
• Strong SQL Server (data storage and retrieval) skills with ability to write complex stored procedures.
• Source control (SVN or Git)

Nice to have:

• Prior experience developing in an n-tiered environment
• Prior experience in using an MVVM framework like Prism
• Understanding of Scrum and Agile software development methodology.
• Understanding of PLC programming
• Experience of Linux and C/C++ (Embedded Systems) would be an advantage
• Experience of MS Visual Basic would be an advantage

Overview: 

• Design and develop Rest APIs. 
• Create documentation around processes including front-end design and service architecture. 
• Follow industry trends regarding backend-end technologies and techniques. 
• Agile rituals like Feature elaboration/Estimation, daily stand-ups, release planning, Iteration Planning Meeting, Retrospective, Showcase, etc. 
• Build content and data driven enterprise level web application which works for Multiple clients in multiple countries. 

Relevant experience and Exposure: 

• 1+ years relevant work experience showing growth as a Backend developer. 
• Extensive technical experience and development expertise in C#, .Net core, Web services (REST) 
• Proficient with OOPS and Design principles. 
• Expertise in writing clean, secure and refactored code. 
• Knowledge and hands-on Experience with Test Driven Development. 
• Experience with relational and non-relational Database technologies like SQL, MongoDB. 
• Proficient with Git or any source code management tool. 
• Excellent listening, writing skills and strong technical competency are essential. 
• Creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail. 

Nice to haves: 

• Experience with .Net core. 
• Experience with public cloud offerings (AWS, Azure etc.). 
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Docker, Spinnaker etc. 
• Exposer to an Agile Development Methodology would be beneficial. 
• Atlassian suit knowledge (Jira particular).