Azure Senior AppDev Engineer

Azure Senior AppDev Engineer This is a fully remote position PURPOSE The Senior AppDev Engineer is a highly autonomous engineering contributor responsible for delivering complex application features and modernization components across the client platform. This role owns technical implementation of services, APIs, and modernization refactoring initiatives that directly support the transition from legacy monolithic systems to modular, Azure-hosted solutions. The Senior AppDev Engineer plays a critical role in elevating engineering quality, supporting DevOps maturity, and contributing to architectural discussions. This position bridges strategic modernization objectives with detailed technical execution, ensuring new and refactored components are secure, scalable, observable, and production-ready. In addition to delivery responsibility, this role helps elevate team capability by mentoring engineers, participating in code reviews, and reinforcing modernization and cloud-native development standards. RESPONSIBILITIES Design and implement .NET 8+ features and services aligned to program architecture standards. Lead refactoring of legacy modules into modern layered/service-oriented patterns. Build secure, maintainable REST APIs and integration components. Implement data access modernization using EF Core and optimized SQL design patterns. Participate in design reviews and provide peer code reviews to enforce engineering standards. Contribute to CI/CD maturity through pipeline improvements, deployment reliability, and release readiness practices. Collaborate with QA to ensure testability, defect prevention, and regression protection. Support resiliency/DR improvements through implementation and validation support activities. Provide coaching and guidance to AppDev Engineers; help raise team capability and consistency. Develop or contribute to the technical backlog, epics and user stories in conjunction with the architect. May be asks to perform the technical product owner role. Other responsibilities as assigned by management. MINIMUM SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 7+ years professional software engineering experience in enterprise application development. Strong hands-on experience with C#, ASP.NET Core, .NET 6–8, and Web API development. Experience delivering Azure-hosted applications using Azure App Services and Azure SQL (or equivalent). Strong experience with EF Core (or comparable ORM) and SQL Server fundamentals (indexes, query optimization). Experience using Azure DevOps (or similar) with Git branching, pull requests, and CI/CD concepts. Working knowledge of secure coding practices and authentication/authorization implementation patterns. Demonstrated ability to estimate and deliver work independently with minimal supervision. PREFERRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE Experience with Azure Functions, API Management, App Configuration/Key Vault, distributed caching, or messaging. Experience with performance testing and tuning across API + database layers. Experience with observability tooling (App Insights, Log Analytics, dashboards, alerting). Front-end modernization experience using React/Vue/Angular. Participation in cloud migration/modernization programs involving multi-application portfolios. At Ascend Technologies we firmly believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not only fundamental values but also powerful drivers of innovation, growth, and success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered. Starting Compensation Range: $140,000 per year The salary for this position is commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. The range is intended to reflect our commitment to attracting top talent, and the final offer will be based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's previous experience, expertise in the field, relevant certifications, and the specific requirements of the role. In addition, internal equity, market trends, and geographic location may also influence the final salary. At Ascend Technologies we firmly believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not only fundamental values but also powerful drivers of innovation, growth, and success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered. CORE VALUES We are seeking highly motivated individuals who have the willingness and ability to demonstrate Ascend core values: Committed to Client Success: Our actions and our words always align with the best interest of the client. One Team: We work collaboratively to overcome challenges with humility and respect and do what it takes to find innovative solutions. Integrity: We are unquestionably committed to doing the right thing even when it is hard. Accountability: We hold ourselves and each other accountable for keeping our commitments to our clients, our communities, and one another. Transparency: We create open lines of communication with each other and our clients, fostering relationships founded on candor and trust. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to sit, stand, and bend for the duration of shift. The position is mainly sitting, with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs, such as laptop, server equipment, and, driving to the work site to meet with client(s).