Sr. Associate - Software Developer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Associate – Software Developer based in India.

This opportunity is ideal for a software developer with strong experience in modern .NET technologies and cloud-based application development. You will design, build, and maintain enterprise backend solutions while contributing to integrations across Microsoft Azure and Google Workspace. The role also offers exposure to emerging AI capabilities, including LLM function calling and intelligent agent workflows. Working within an Agile engineering environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality software. You will take part in the full development lifecycle, from technical design and implementation to testing, deployment, and documentation. This is an opportunity to contribute to modern technology solutions while strengthening your expertise in cloud engineering, automation, and AI-driven applications.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend application modules using C#, .NET 8, ASP.NET Core Web API, and Entity Framework Core.

• Build, containerize, and deploy application services across hybrid on-premises environments, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure.

• Develop integrations with Google Workspace services, including Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Sheets, and Google Chat, using APIs, webhooks, and OAuth 2.0 authentication.

• Implement AI-powered capabilities, including LLM function calling and intelligent agent workflows using Semantic Kernel and Gemini API.

• Write and maintain unit and integration tests using frameworks such as xUnit and NUnit to ensure software quality, functionality, and performance.

• Participate in peer code reviews, enforce secure coding practices, and address security findings and software defects through resolution.

• Contribute to DevSecOps practices and maintain code quality and security throughout the development lifecycle.

• Estimate development effort, manage assigned tasks, and actively participate in Scrum ceremonies and sprint activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver features and meet project milestones.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, API specifications, system flowcharts, and release notes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 3–5 years of hands-on software development experience with enterprise Microsoft technologies and cloud platforms.

• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET Core or modern .NET (version 8 or later), ASP.NET Core Web API, and relational databases.

• Practical experience with SQL Server, Entity Framework Core, and ADO.NET.

• Experience integrating backend systems with Google Workspace APIs, REST APIs, OAuth 2.0 authentication flows, service account authorization, and webhooks.

• Hands-on experience developing and deploying services on Microsoft Azure, including familiarity with Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, and Azure Service Bus.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and using project management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.

• Knowledge of unit and integration testing, as well as continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to engineering colleagues and business stakeholders.

Additional skills that would be an advantage:

• Familiarity with application security and DevSecOps tools such as Cycode or similar platforms for static application security testing, dependency scanning, secret detection, and software supply chain security.

• Experience developing Google Workspace applications, Chat add-ons, or Google Apps Script extensions.

• Exposure to AI integrations, LLM function calling, Semantic Kernel, or other agent frameworks.

• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and event-driven architectures.

Benefits:

• Specific salary, healthcare, leave, and additional benefits are not detailed in the job description.