Lead Application Engineer (Azure Cloud, Azure DevOps, C#)

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Job description

Position: Lead Application Engineer

Must be able to work hybrid in Newnan GA

Salary range: $130-$150K + benefits.

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Lead Applications Developer with a background in Azure DevOps, Azure Cloud Services and proficient in a combination of C#, Java, or Python, and front-end technologies like React, Angular, or Vue.js.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role so candidates must have US citizenship, GC or GC-EAD at the I-485 stage.

SUMMARY:

This role will be responsible for defining and implementing our cloud-based application development strategy, leading the adoption of DevOps practices, and driving automation in the development process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both front-end user interface design and back-end containerized application development, with a focus on Azure Cloud services.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the design, development, and deployment of new applications using Azure Cloud services, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.

Define and implement DevOps processes and workflows using Azure DevOps, promoting automation, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts and subject matter experts, to gather requirements and translate them into robust and scalable application solutions.

Develop and maintain front-end user interfaces using modern frameworks and technologies, ensuring optimal user experience and accessibility.

Design and implement back-end application components using containerized architectures, microservices, and serverless functions.

Contribute directly to application development by writing high-quality, maintainable code and participating in code reviews.

Actively management development team members that are in house and outsourced, locally and remotely

Implement security best practices, including secure coding practices, data encryption, and access controls.

Conduct performance testing, optimization, and monitoring of applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends, and drive their adoption within the team and organization.

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Drive automation in the development process to improve efficiency and reduce time-to-market.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in application development, with a strong focus on Azure Cloud services and containerized architectures.

Strong understanding of Azure DevOps and experience in defining and deploying DevOps processes.

Demonstrated ability to drive automation in the development process.

Proficient hands on programming languages such as C#, Java, or Python, and front-end technologies like React, Angular, or Vue.js.

Understanding and experience with Pub/Sub message broker design architectures

Solid understanding of DevOps principles, practices, and tools, including Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.

Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and serverless functions.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to break down complex requirements into clear technical solutions.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Passion for continuous learning and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Experience in an Agile development environment is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the manufacturing industry.

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

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