_Core ResponsibilitiesLead system architecture and design for large-scale, distributed applicationsDefine and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and design patternsDrive adoption of AI capabilities into products and workflowsArchitect and manage cloud-native solutions on Microsoft AzureMentor senior and mid-level engineersCollaborate with product, data, and business teams for strategic initiativesEnsure system performance, scalability, security, and reliabilityEvaluate and integrate new technologies (AI tools, frameworks, cloud services)1. Software Engineering Expertise10+ years of experience in software developmentStrong proficiency in languages like .net, C#, Angular (Good to have) etc.,Strong Object Oriented ProgrammingDeep understanding of:Data structures & algorithmsMicroservices architectureRESTful APIs and event-driven systemsExperience with DevOps practices (CI/CD, containerization, automation)2. AI SkillsHands-on experience with:Github CopilotBMAD Method Framework (Good to have)Experience integrating AI into developmentFamiliarity with Generative AI (LLMs, prompt engineering, Agent, RAG, MCP etc.,)Ability to evaluate AI models for performance, bias, and scalabilityExperience with AI APIs and tools (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI services)3. Azure Cloud ExpertiseStrong experience with Microsoft Azure, including:Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Azure Functions / App ServicesAzure Service BusAzure Storage (Blob, Cosmos DB, SQL Database)Designing cloud-native and hybrid architecturesExpertise in:Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Terraform, Bicep)Monitoring (Azure Monitor, Application Insights)Security & identity (Azure AD, RBAC)4. System Design & ArchitectureAbility to design highly scalable, fault-tolerant systemsExperience with distributed systems and high-availability architectures5. Leadership & StrategyProven ability to lead technical strategy across teamsStrong decision-making and problem-solving skillsExperience influencing stakeholders and aligning engineering with business goalsAbility to drive innovation using AI and cloud technologies