Principal Software Engineer – C# / Kubernetes / Azure

Principal Software Engineer – C# / Kubernetes / Azure

• W2 Only role.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Must-Have Skills

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with strong hands-on C# / .NET
• Azure Cloud development and cloud-native application experience
• AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) and Kubernetes — critical requirements
• Strong SQL Server and database design experience
• Experience with Azure migration, modernization, and re-platforming
• Microservices, containerization, CI/CD, automated testing, and TDD
• Financial services, banking, payments, or fintech experience strongly preferred
• Experience with AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar tools

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of enterprise applications using C#, .NET, SQL Server, and Azure
• Architect and execute Azure migration and modernization initiatives
• Build cloud-native solutions using AKS, Cosmos DB, App Services, and Azure Functions
• Develop production-grade code with automated testing and CI/CD
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, testing, refactoring, and troubleshooting
• Design and implement microservices and containerized applications
• Mentor engineers and promote cloud engineering best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile, AI-enhanced development environment

Preferred

• Financial services / fintech experience
• Azure DevOps
• AI/ML exposure
• Technical leadership and experience working with offshore teams
• Familiarity with CNCF technologies