Development Lead

dentsu

  • Pune, Maharashtra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
We are seeking an experienced Azure PaaS Development Lead to spearhead our cloud-native application development initiatives. This role requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in Azure Platform-as-a-Service offerings, Azure Web Apps, serverless architectures, Azure Functions, and enterprise-scale implementations. The ideal candidate will lead technical teams while hands-on developing cutting-edge cloud solutions.Job Description:Job Description: Azure PaaS Development Lead - Cloud-Native ApplicationsPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Azure PaaS Development Lead to spearhead our cloud-native application development initiatives. This role requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in Azure Platform-as-a-Service offerings, Azure Web Apps, serverless architectures, Azure Functions, and enterprise-scale implementations. The ideal candidate will lead technical teams while hands-on developing cutting-edge cloud solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership
  • Lead and mentor a team of cloud native app developers in Azure PaaS solution design and implementation
  • Oversee development of scalable, cloud-native applications using Azure PaaS services
  • Establish coding standards, best practices, and development workflows for cloud-native solutions
  • Drive technical decision-making for platform selection, architecture patterns, and implementation strategies
Development & Implementation
  • Design and develop serverless applications using Azure App Service, Azure Static Web Apps, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps
  • Implement complex function orchestration using Azure Durable Functions for long-running back-end processes and workflows
  • Develop Python and JavaScript-based solutions based for various Azure PaaS services
  • Leverage JavaScript frameworks for building modern front-end web apps deployed on Azure App Service
  • Leverage Python for building micro services, APIs, and backend serverless functions, deployed on Azure Functions
  • Leverage Azure API Management for REST API design, development and API Orchestration
  • Create and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
Security Architecture
  • Design secure, enterprise-grade Azure solutions following Zero Trust principles
  • Implement Azure security best practices and components including Key Vault, Managed Identity, and RBAC
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and governance policies
Data and Enterprise Integration
  • Lead enterprise-level implementations of Azure services across multiple business units
  • Design and implement data integration patterns and database interactions using Cosmos DB, and SQL Database
  • Integrate with existing enterprise systems and third-party services using APIs and other integration methods
  • Manage complex deployment strategies for multi-environment enterprise scenarios
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTSCore Technical Skills
  • 5+ years of hands-on Azure cloud-native App development experience with focus on PaaS services
  • Advanced JavaScript/TypeScript skills with React.js web app development, and modern JavaScript Dev frameworks
  • Strong experience with the React and Redux ecosystem, for front-end development
  • Strong experience with UI component libraries, and “themable” UI dev frameworks
  • Advanced proficiency in Python (3.8+) including object-oriented Python development frameworks
  • Deep expertise in use of Azure App Service for building and deploying Single Page Apps (SPAs) and Dynamic Web Apps
  • Deep expertise in use of Azure Functions for building serverless back-end routines
  • Strong background in API design, REST API orchestration, REST v3 API standards, and Azure API Management
  • 3+ years of technical leadership and team management experience
Azure Serverless & Functions
  • Extensive experience with Azure Functions (Python and JavaScript runtimes)
  • Proven expertise in Azure Durable Functions and orchestration patterns
  • Strong background in serverless architecture design and implementation
  • Experience with long running back-end processes, event-driven programming and triggers (HTTP, Timer, Stateful Workflows, Orchestration, etc.)
Azure Security
  • Knowledge of Azure Active Directory and Managed Identity implementation
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Key Vault integration and secrets management
  • Strong understanding of Azure RBAC, security groups, and access policies
  • Understanding and implementing Zero Trust security principles in Azure
DevOps and Deployments
  • Demonstrated experience in enterprise-level Azure deployments
  • Strong background in Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform)
  • Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline management
  • Knowledge of enterprise governance, compliance, and cost management
NICE TO HAVE REQUIREMENTS (NOT mandatory, but preferred)Additional Programming & Frameworks
  • Experience with advanced React/Angular/Vue.js for full-stack development
  • Experience with WebSocket implementations and real-time applications
Interfacing with Emerging Technologies
  • Experience with Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs) and Azure OpenAI Service integration
  • Knowledge of Vision Models and Azure Cognitive Services for image processing and computer vision
  • Familiarity with prompt engineering and AI model deployment patterns
Advanced Azure Services
  • Build and maintain micro services architectures with Azure Container Apps, API Management, and Service Bus
  • Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration + container management
  • Knowledge of JAMstack architectures
  • Experience with Azure Data Factory and complex data pipeline orchestration
  • Familiarity with Azure Cosmos DB advanced features and global distribution
Advanced Azure Services
  • Experience with Azure Logic Apps and workflow automation
  • Knowledge of microservices communication patterns and service mesh concepts
  • Proven experience with Azure Service Bus, Event Hubs, and message queuing
Monitoring & Observability
  • Experience with Azure Application Insights advanced telemetry and custom metrics
  • Knowledge of Azure Monitor Workbooks and custom dashboard creation
  • Familiarity with distributed tracing and correlation patterns
  • Experience with Azure Log Analytics KQL queries and alerting
DevOps & Automation
  • Experience with GitHub Actions and multi-cloud CI/CD
  • Knowledge of Azure Resource Manager (ARM) advanced templates
  • Familiarity with Azure Automation and runbook management
  • Experience with blue-green deployments and canary release strategies
Certifications (Beneficial)
  • Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
  • Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
Preferably: 8+ Years of Total IT Work ExperienceLocation: DGS India - Pune - Kharadi EON Free ZoneBrand: Dentsu CreativeTime Type: Full timeContract Type: Permanent

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