Lead Software Engineer

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

1. Integration Architecture

• Define integration standards and best practices for API modernization and microservices adoption.
• Architect cloud-native and hybrid integration solutions spanning on-prem and Azure.
• Ensure scalable, resilient, and secure integration patterns across the enterprise.

2. API Management & Service Connectivity

• Design, configure, and manage Azure API Management (APIM) for secure API exposure.
• Build APIs using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Container Apps, and .NET Core.
• Implement API security models including OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, and Azure AD authentication.
• Ensure robust API governance, lifecycle management, and performance optimization.

3. Messaging & Event-Driven Architecture

• Implement event-driven solutions using Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, and Event Hubs.
• Enable asynchronous messaging, Pub/Sub architectures, and real-time event streaming.
• Ensure high availability, resiliency, and observability for messaging systems.

4. Data Transformation & ETL Workflows

• Build batch and scheduled workflows using Logic Apps or Function Apps.
• Perform data transformations (JSON, XML, custom formats) for seamless system integration.
• Optimize ETL performance, monitoring, alerting, and exception handling.

5. DevOps & CI/CD

• Basic

• Enforce API security practices including throttling, rate limiting, and access policies.
• Define governance standards for APIs, microservices, and integration assets.
• Align solutions with enterprise security, compliance, and regulatory guidelines.

7. Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Developers, DevOps, and Product teams.
• Provide technical leadership for integration tools, patterns, and migration approaches.
• Conduct workshops, code reviews, and capability-building sessions on Azure Integration Services.

Technical Skills & Experience

Core Development

• Strong experience in Net 8, .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET Core, REST APIs.
• Experience with Docker, Dapper ORM, Fluent Validation, Entity Framework Core, and microservices patterns.

Azure Integration Services

• Azure API Management (APIM)
• Azure Functions
• Azure Logic Apps
• Azure Service Bus
• Azure Event Grid / Event Hubs
• Azure Container Apps
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Cosmos DB
• Azure Identity, Azure Key Vaults, Environment Variables, Azure Monitoring

Integration Expertise

• REST
• Pub/Sub, Event-driven, Request/Response messaging patterns
• Monolithic to microservices modernization
• API gateway design with validations
• Logging, tracing, and distributed observability

Soft Skills & Consulting Competencies

• Consulting Mindset: Acts as a consultant, not just an engineer; understands business context and provides clear, business-friendly technical guidance.
• Proactive Ownership: Anticipates risks and gaps early, takes initiative, and drives solutions without waiting for direction.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Communicates clearly with all audiences and manages expectations effectively, even in highly micromanaged environments.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Leads technical discussions, mentors team members, and works seamlessly with architects, DevOps, and functional teams.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Stays composed under frequent changes, tight timelines, and detailed oversight; adjusts to client-specific working styles.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Applies strong analytical thinking to integration issues, performance challenges, and architectural decisions.
• Client-Facing Professionalism: Builds trust, conducts workshops, clarifies requirements, and diplomatically challenges assumptions when necessary.