Sr. Software Engineer (C#, .NET) - Azure

Sr. Software Engineer (C#,.NET) - AzureLocation: Dallas, TX (5 days Onsite) (Local Candidates Only)Duration: 3months Contract to HireOver all 14+ yearsWe are seeking a dedicated Sr. Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate would be able to support our C#.NET 8 back-end maintenance and enhancement of our backend API that is pivotal in delivering robust services to a diverse range of clients. This crucial role involves ensuring the seamless operation and scalability of APIs that support warehousing operations and multiple applications.The ideal candidate will be tasked with optimizing our API's performance, ensuring its reliability, adding new features and clients, and implementing security measures to protect data integrity and privacy.Duties and Responsibilities in this Job:API Development and Maintenance: Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend APIs using C#, ensuring they meet functional and technical requirements.NoSQL Experience: We are using Azure Table StorageStateless Compute: We are using Azure functionsEvent Driven Asynchronous Architecture: We are using Azure Event Grid heavilyApplication of SOLID Principles: Employ SOLID principles in all aspects of software development to create systems that are easy to maintain, extend, or scale.Code Quality Improvement: Continuously refactor code to improve its quality, readability, and maintainability, adhering to best coding practices and standards.Security Enhancements: Implement security measures in both APIs and web interfaces to protect against vulnerabilities and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user data.Performance Optimization: Monitor, identify, and rectify performance bottlenecks in both the backend and frontend components of the application.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other team members, including frontend developers, network teams, and database administrators, to ensure smooth deployment and operation of software solutions.Requirements Needed for this Position:Proficiency in C# Programming: Deep understanding of C# and.NET framework, capable of writing clean, scalable, and efficient code.API Development: Experience in building and maintaining RESTful APIs. Knowledge of web service architecture and best practices.SOLID Principles: Clear understanding of SOLID principles for object-oriented design and programming.Version Control: Proficiency in using version control systems, especially Git, for source code management.Testing and Debugging: Ability to write unit tests and debugging skills to identify and fix issues quickly.Security Practices: Awareness of security practices pertaining to web development, API security, and data protection.Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think algorithmically.Other Skills/Experience Would Be Helpful to Have:Software Development Experience: At least 10 years of experience in software development, with a full stack skill set.Project Collaboration: Experience working in a team environment, collaborating with other developers and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with agile methodologies, such as Scrum, and the ability to adapt within a fast-paced development environment.Performance Optimization: Experience with performance optimization of applications, both in terms of database interactions and front-end performance.Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Experience with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment is advantageous.Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or Related Field: Typically requires a degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related field.