**Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – Azure & C# Development** **Location:** Redmond, WA - Remote **Job Type:** Contract **Experience Level:** Senior (8+ years) **Job Summary:** Our client, Global Leader in Technology is seeking a highly experienced and motivated **Senior Software Engineer** with a strong background in **C# development** and deep expertise in **Azure services** . The ideal candidate will have a passion for building scalable, reliable, and secure enterprise applications, including **RESTful API development** and **cloud-native solutions** . This role requires the ability to work independently, provide mentorship, troubleshoot complex issues, and support live production systems in a fast-paced environment. **Key Responsibilities:** + Design, develop, deploy, and maintain **RESTful APIs** using **C#** . + Leverage **Azure** services such as **Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Key Vault** , and **Azure DevOps** to build scalable cloud applications. + Integrate **Azure AI services** (Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI) into enterprise applications with a strong understanding of **prompt engineering** . + Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve system issues efficiently with a focus on long-term stability and performance. + Provide guidance and mentoring to junior developers and share best practices. + Collaborate across teams to gather requirements, define system specifications, and deliver high-quality software solutions through the entire **software development lifecycle (SDLC)** . + Support live production environments with proactive monitoring, incident response, root cause analysis, and performance tuning. + Follow and promote **best practices** in system reliability, telemetry, alerting, and live-site operations. **Required Skills and Qualifications:** + **8+ years of professional experience** in software engineering with a strong focus on: + **C# programming** and building scalable APIs. + **Azure services** , especially Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Key Vault, and Azure DevOps. + Proven experience with **Azure AI/Cognitive Services** and OpenAI integration. + Excellent knowledge of **software development principles** , design patterns, and clean code practices. + Proficiency in **SQL, Visual Basic** , and modern development tools. + Strong understanding of computer hardware/software fundamentals. + Demonstrated ability to **mentor team members** , provide performance feedback, and contribute to a positive team culture. + Excellent **verbal and written communication skills** , along with strong **problem-solving** and **customer service** abilities. + Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while working independently. **Performance Indicators:** + Ability to deliver high-quality work in a **fast-paced environment** . + Effectiveness in supporting **production systems** and ensuring high system reliability and uptime. + Quality, maintainability, and performance of developed applications and APIs. **Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):** + Experience with DevOps pipelines and CI/CD practices. + Familiarity with security best practices in cloud application development. + Hands-on experience in **prompt engineering** for AI solutions. **Apply now** if you’re ready to build cutting-edge applications using the latest Azure and AI technologies while driving innovation and mentoring others. **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.