Job Description
About you You're looking for a challenge where you can take ownership of critical backend services within a large-scale enterprise integration platform. You will design, build, and maintain event-driven, cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure that unify multiple business verticals into a single, scalable integration layer. Note:
This role operates under a 6-month contractor model. You bring to Applaudo the following competencies: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is desired, or equivalent professional experience. 8+ years of professional experience in software development, with a proven track record delivering complex backend solutions using the .NET ecosystem (C#, .NET 6/8). Solid, hands-on experience with Azure Service Bus and Azure Functions for building event-driven, serverless architectures.
Experience with API Management and observability/APM tools such as Application Insights, Datadog, or New Relic for monitoring and troubleshooting in distributed environments. Experience designing,



building, and maintaining robust, scalable RESTful APIs. Solid working knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles and enterprise integration patterns.
Strong understanding of SOLID principles, design patterns, and unit/integration testing (TDD experience is a plus). Comfortable working in a shared-ownership architecture model, contributing to design decisions and technical strategy alongside senior peers, not just executing predefined designs. Comfortable working with AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or similar) as part of daily workflow.
Excellent communication skills in English, required to work effectively with our US-based team and stakeholders, and to clearly translate technical work into business terms. You will be accountable for the following responsibilities: Design, develop, and own features within the core enterprise integration layer, from tech

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