Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (.NET + AI Tools)

Hearst Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 123,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (Health)

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life & disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays & PTO

Employee assistance program

Job summary

FDB is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to design, develop, and maintain Azure-based applications using .NET/C#. You will collaborate with product, architecture, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable, secure cloud solutions in healthcare.

Join a mission-driven team building modern cloud-native systems with AI-assisted tooling, mentoring engineers, and driving best practices, testing, and performance. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field
• 5–8+ years of professional software development experience with .NET/C#
• Hands-on experience implementing Azure services including Functions, Storage, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, SQL, Data Factory, Logic Apps, Key Vault
• Strong understanding of cloud-native patterns, distributed systems, async programming, and microservices
• Demonstrated experience with TDD, automated testing, and clean code practices
• Proven experience using Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies
• Ability to use AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and solution quality
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical conversations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Azure-based applications and services using .NET/C#
• Build and optimize cloud-native components like Functions, Storage, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, and Data Factory
• Implement distributed, event-driven, and serverless architectures for scalability and reliability
• Troubleshoot complex issues across APIs, microservices, data pipelines, and Azure services
• Use AI development tools to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, and refactoring
• Mentor junior developers and promote high standards in cloud engineering and growth

Skills

C#/.NET

Azure Functions

Azure Cosmos DB

Azure SQL

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

TDD/Testing

Mentoring

Agile

AI-assisted development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (.NET + AI Tools)

Join the healthcare information technology team that’s turning drug and medical device data into knowledge used by thousands of hospitals, U.S. health plans, retail pharmacies, and pharmacy benefit managers. Partner with system developers and healthcare institutions to evolve industry‑leading concepts into real solutions that improve human health.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain Azure‑based applications and services using .NET/C#.
• Build and optimize cloud‑native components such as Azure Functions, Azure Storage (Blob, Table, Queue), Azure Service Bus, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL Database, Data Factory, Logic Apps, and Key Vault.
• Implement distributed, event‑driven, and serverless architectures focused on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across APIs, microservices, data pipelines, and Azure‑managed services.
• Use AI development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, or AI‑enabled IDEs) to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, and refactoring.
• Apply prompt‑engineering techniques to improve code quality, system reliability, and developer efficiency.
• Explore emerging AI‑assisted engineering practices and embed them across the engineering teams.
• Write clean, maintainable, testable code using TDD and automated testing frameworks.
• Use Azure DevOps for work management, source control, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration.
• Support performance, security, and compliance by implementing engineering and architectural best practices.
• Mentor junior developers and promote high standards in cloud engineering and professional growth.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, architectural planning, and sprint ceremonies.
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high‑quality cloud solutions.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing across engineering teams.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5–8+ years of professional software development experience with .NET/C#.
• Hands‑on experience implementing solutions with Azure Functions, Azure Storage (Blob, Table, Queue), Azure Service Bus, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Logic Apps, and Azure Key Vault.
• Strong understanding of cloud‑native patterns, distributed systems, async programming, and microservices architecture.
• Demonstrated experience with TDD, automated testing, and clean code practices.
• Proven experience using Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.
• Ability to use AI‑assisted development tools to enhance productivity and solution quality.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical conversations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Familiarity with Domain‑Driven Design (DDD) and advanced cloud architecture patterns.
• Experience in healthcare, clinical data, or other regulated industries.
• Azure certifications (e.g., AZ‑204, AZ‑305, AZ‑400).

Why Join FDB?

• Work on meaningful healthcare technology that impacts millions of patients and providers.
• Build modern, cloud‑native systems using cutting‑edge Azure services and AI‑enabled engineering tools.
• Join a collaborative, mission‑driven team invested in mentorship, growth, and modern engineering excellence.
• Excellent benefits, career advancement opportunities, and a culture of innovation.

About FDB

FDB is the leading provider of drug and medical device knowledge that helps healthcare professionals make precise decisions. With thousands of customers worldwide, FDB enables its information system developer partners to deliver valuable, targeted solutions that improve patient safety, operational efficiency, and healthcare outcomes. For a complete look at our solutions and services, visit www.fdbhealth.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

We value Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Creativity. Our offices in South San Francisco and Indianapolis have received Top Workplaces honors since 2016. FDB offers competitive salaries and extensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) match.

We are an Equal opportunity employer – veterans/disabled. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

FDB endeavors to make www.fdbhealth.com accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

In accordance with applicable law, FDB is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in Durham, NC: $123,000 – $155,000.

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.