Azure Cloud Engineer

Optum; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Equity Stock Purchase

401(k) Contribution

Incentive And Recognition Programs

Job summary

Optum is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications and Azure cloud services using C#, .NET Core, REST APIs, SQL Server, and Entity Framework. You will build scalable microservices, implement CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve defects, delivering secure, high-performing solutions.

Requirements include 3+ years of C#/.NET Core, RESTful APIs, and SQL Server, plus 1+ year of hands-on Azure experience.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience with C#/.NET Core, RESTful APIs, and SQL Server development.
• At least one year of hands-on experience with Azure services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications and Azure cloud services.
• Build scalable microservices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve defects and deliver secure, high-performing solutions.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

REST APIs

SQL Server

Microsoft Azure

Entity Framework

Microservices

CI/CD Pipelines

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

AI-Assisted Development

Object-Oriented Programming

Software Design Patterns

Application Monitoring

DevSecOps

Performance Optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Entity Framework

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications and Azure cloud services using C#, .NET Core, REST APIs, SQL Server, and Entity Framework. Build scalable microservices and CI/CD pipelines, use approved AI tools to improve development workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve defects and deliver secure, high-performing solutions.

Requirements

Candidates need at least three years of experience with C#/.NET Core, RESTful APIs, and SQL Server development, plus at least one year of hands-on experience with Azure services. Preferred qualifications include cloud-native development, CI/CD automation, Entity Framework, microservices, AI-assisted development, secure coding, monitoring, and a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Key Skills

• C#
• .NET Core
• REST APIs
• SQL Server
• Microsoft Azure
• Entity Framework
• Microservices
• CI/CD Pipelines
• GitHub Actions
• Azure DevOps
• AI-Assisted Development
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Software Design Patterns
• Application Monitoring
• DevSecOps
• Performance Optimization

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Incentive And Recognition Programs
• Equity Stock Purchase
• 401(k) Contribution