Azure API Developer

Job Title: Azure API DeveloperLocation: Onsite - San Francisco, CA / San Ramon, CA Experience Required: 10+ Years Employment Type: Contract Role Overview We are seeking a senior Azure API Developer to design, modernize, and support enterprise applications on Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep hands-on expertise in .NET technologies, API development, and Azure-native services, with a strong focus on modernizing legacy applications into scalable, cloud-native microservices. The ideal candidate will also act as a technical subject-matter expert, collaborate closely with stakeholders, and ensure high performance, security, and reliability of customer-facing platforms. Key ResponsibilitiesCloud-Native & API Development Design and develop cloud-native applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Services, and Azure Functions. Build and maintain RESTful APIs using C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, Web API, and modern authentication standards. Implement secure APIs using OAuth 2.0, JWT, and industry best practices. Legacy Modernization Maintain and enhance legacy applications built on Angular, C#, .NET Core, MVC, ASP.NET, and ASP.NET WebForms. Lead efforts to modernize legacy .NET applications into microservices architectures deployed on AKS or Azure App Services. Application Development & Support Develop and support applications using Angular, jQuery, LINQ, Entity Framework, Web Services, and REST APIs. Ensure clean, maintainable, and scalable code aligned with enterprise standards. Monitoring, Performance & Reliability Configure and monitor application performance using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, or similar monitoring tools. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, availability issues, and security risks. Domain Expertise & Stakeholder Management Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Asset Management / Technology Platforms. Manage stakeholder expectations, including senior leadership and key decision-makers. Communicate effectively across technical and business teams. Required Skills & Qualifications 10+ years of professional experience in .NET application development and API engineering. Strong expertise in C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, MVC, Web API, and RESTful services. Hands-on experience with Azure services, including AKS, App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure Monitoring. Proven experience modernizing legacy .NET applications to cloud-native microservices. Strong knowledge of OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API security best practices. Experience with Angular and frontend-backend integration. Strong understanding of Entity Framework, LINQ, and relational databases (SQL Server preferred). Excellent communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders. Key Competencies Strong technical ownership and problem-solving skills Ability to influence and collaborate across teams Quality- and performance-focused engineering mindset Adaptability in complex enterprise environments Technical SkillsMicrosoft Azure | AKS | Azure App Services | Azure Functions | C# | .NET Core | ASP.NET | MVC | REST APIs | OAuth2 | JWT | Angular | Entity Framework | SQL Server | Microservices

Created: 2026-03-10