Role Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer with strong software development experience to help accelerate initiatives in Generative AI, workflow automation, and cloud-native backend services. You will play a key role in delivering robust and scalable backend systems leveraging Azure Semantic Kernel, Apache Airflow, and. NET Core.

The ideal candidate is also a strong communicator with the ability to interact effectively with Product Owners and business stakeholders, helping translate business needs into technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement backend services to support generative AI use cases using Azure Semantic Kernel.
• Build and maintain complex Apache Airflow DAGs, including:

-ETL automation and orchestration.

-Integration with internal/external APIs.

-Dependency management, error handling, and retries.

-Custom sensors and dynamic operators.

• Develop and maintain microservices in. NET Core, including:

-RESTful API design and implementation.

-Efficient use of Entity Framework Core and LINQ.

-Clean architecture and patterns such as Repository, Mediator, and CQRS.

-Authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth2).

• Write unit and integration tests with high-quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Data Scientists, and cross-functional teams to align technical delivery with business goals.
• Actively participate in agile rituals (refinement, estimation, reviews) contributing with technical feasibility analysis.

Technical Requirements:

Must-Have:

• 4+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Advanced English (B2+ minimum – able to lead/participate in technical discussions).
• Strong proficiency in Python:

-Automation, API integration, scripting, and data manipulation.

• Solid hands-on experience with Apache Airflow:

-Designing production-grade DAGs.

-Creating custom hooks/operators.

-Working with relational databases (Postgre SQL, SQL Server, etc.).

-Monitoring, logging, and error management.

• Proven experience in. NET Core (3.1+, ideally 6/7):

-Web API development (REST).

-Proficient in modern C# (LINQ, async/await, pattern matching).

-Testing with x Unit/NUnit, mocking, and code coverage tools.

-Experience in clean or layered architecture (ideally with DDD principles).

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Azure Semantic Kernel:

-Plugins, Memory Store, Open AI/Azure Open AI integrations, planners, connectors.

• Experience with Kafka and Azure services (Functions, Service Bus, Blob Storage).
• Docker and container orchestration (Kubernetes or Azure Container Apps).
• CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops or Git Hub Actions.

Soft Skills & Business Interaction:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working closely with Product Owners to clarify requirements and prioritize work.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear, feasible technical solutions.
• Strong negotiation skills to manage technical trade-offs and deadlines.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams (AI, design, data, frontend, business).
• Proactive, strategic thinker with problem-solving mindset.