Principal Application Engineer (Dot Net)

Keka Technologies Private Limited; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited in India seeks a seasoned C# .NET Lead Developer with Azure and AWS cloud experience to drive design, development, and deployment of cloud-based applications. The role requires strong leadership to guide a team of developers and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on high-quality solutions.

You will architect cloud-based solutions, implement secure APIs, and lead DevOps practices including CI/CD, testing, and monitoring to ensure performance and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with C# and .NET Framework/Core.
• Hands-on with Azure and AWS cloud services and microservices architecture.
• Strong API experience (RESTful, GraphQL) and secure authentication.
• DB experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases.
• Solid DevOps knowledge and CI/CD tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of cloud-based apps using C# and .NET Core.
• Architect cloud solutions with Azure and AWS for reliability and scalability.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to developers.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders on requirements.
• Optimize performance and ensure high availability via cloud services.
• Implement DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, monitoring.
• Develop APIs and microservices with RESTful standards and secure auth.
• Manage SQL/NoSQL databases and data protection best practices.
• Ensure security/compliance and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

C# & .NET Core

Azure & AWS

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

WebSockets

SQL Server / PostgreSQL

NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB)

DevOps & CI/CD

OAuth / OpenID / JWT

Leadership / Mentoring

Agile / problem-solving

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

AWS CodePipeline

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Location: India

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled C# .NET Lead Developer with extensive experience in Azure and AWS cloud platforms to drive the design, development, and deployment of cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background in C# and .NET technologies, with the ability to lead a team of developers and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using C# and .NET Core.
• Architect and implement cloud-based solutions using Azure and AWS services, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews to a team of developers.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and best practices.
• Optimize application performance and ensure high availability using cloud-native services.
• Implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring.
• Develop APIs and microservices using RESTful standards and secure authentication mechanisms.
• Manage and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases for cloud-based applications.
• Ensure best practices in security, compliance, and data protection.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring system stability and performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on C# and .NET Core/.NET Framework.
• Hands-on experience with Azure and AWS cloud services, including but not limited to: AWS: EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, API Gateway, DynamoDB - Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven design.
• Expertise in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets.
• Proficiency in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline).
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization protocols like OAuth, OpenID Connect, and JWT.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and ability to work in an agile environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized applications.
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, AWS SQS, Azure Service Bus).
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization in cloud applications.
• Certification in Microsoft Azure (AZ-204, AZ-400, or equivalent) and/or AWS (AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Develop