Consultant/Software Engineer - Server Side Applications (5-10 yrs)

Job Information :

Job Title Name : Consultant - Software Engineer

Job Purpose :

As a Consultant - Software Engineer, your primary role is to develop, maintain, and optimize server-side applications. You will ensure these applications meet high-performance, scalability, and reliability standards. The role involves working with modern technologies, managing data flow, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. A strong background in both front-end and back-end development, coupled with experience in cloud-based technologies, is essential.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities :

Core Development :

- Experience in Visual Studio, C#, SQL programming, SSIS, JSON, LINQ, jQuery, Entity Framework, ORM, Microservices, REST and Web API.

- Can work with message queues/eventing (Service Bus, Kafka, RabbitMQ) and understands eventual consistency.

- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code adhering to coding standards and testing best practices.

- Develop scalable and secure back-end components of web applications, ensuring performance and reliability.

- Design and implement RESTful APIs to support front-end functionality.

Cloud Computing & Infrastructure :

- Deploy and manage applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

- Leverage cloud-native services for development, data integration, and continuous deployment.

- Optimize cloud resources for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

- Automate provisioning and resource management using tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Argo CD.

Data Management :

- Design and maintain databases using PostgreSQL, SQL, and BigQuery.

- Optimize data pipelines and workflows using Google Dataflow, Google Composer (or Apache Airflow) for task orchestration and scheduling.

- Work with structured and unstructured datasets for data flow and analytics.

- Utilize Kafka for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications.

- Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data analysis and transformations.

DevOps & CI/CD :

- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines (GIT Hub) for seamless code deployment.

- Enhance system observability through logging, monitoring, and alerting strategies.

Security & Compliance :

- Ensure applications meet security standards and best practices.

- Collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities and enforce compliance requirements.

- Adhere to data protection protocols like HIPAA.

Job Specifications :

Qualification : Bachelors degree in information technology, computer science or related fields.

Years of Experience : 5-10 Years of relevant work experience including :

- 4+ year(s) of experience in designing applications using SOLID clean architecture (required).

- 4+ year(s) in APIs/contracts, versioning strategy, microservices & integration patterns (required).

Skills and Capabilities :

People Management Skills :

- Exceptional stakeholder service skills in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

- Exceptional interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of the organization.

- Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to work with staff and business required.

Technical Skills :

- Programming & Frameworks : Experience in Visual Studio, C#, SQL programming, SSIS, JSON, LINQ, jQuery, ORM, Rabbit MQ, Microservices, REST and Web API.

- Cloud Platforms : Experience with GCP and their services like Kubernetes, Cloud Functions, Composer, BigQuery, and DataFlow.

- Infrastructure : Experience with tools like Terraform, ARM templates, and Docker.

- Databases : Expertise in PostgreSQL, SQL Server, BigQuery, and non-relational databases.

- Workflow & Messaging Tools : Hands-on experience with Google Composer (or Apache Airflow) for workflow orchestration and Kafka for real-time data streaming.

- Automation Tools : Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Argo CD, and similar tools.

- API Development : Skilled in RESTful API design and development.

- Programming Languages : Proficient in JavaScript, Python, and SQL.

Other Skills :

- Strong focus on security best practices and cloud-native development.

- Knowledge of healthcare data standards is a plus.

- Willingness to contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture.