We are looking for a skilled .NET Core Developer with experience in building cloud-native, scalable applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). The ideal candidate should have strong fundamentals in system design principles, and experience developing high-scale applications serving ~300K users.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable web applications using .NET Core / ASP.NET Core
- Build and deploy microservices-based applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Apply system design principles (scalability, resiliency, fault tolerance, performance optimization)
- Architect solutions to support high user traffic (~300K users) with optimal performance
- Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services
- Work with containerization (Docker) and orchestration via Kubernetes
- Implement CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
- Optimize application performance, database queries, and API response times
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, Product)
- Ensure application security, monitoring, and logging
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices
Required Technical Skills
Core Technologies
- Strong experience in .NET Core / ASP.NET Core
- Proficiency in C#, Web API development
- Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Cloud & DevOps
- Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud
- Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Knowledge of Docker & Kubernetes
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
System Design
- Understanding of:
- Scalable system architecture
- Microservices patterns
- Load balancing and caching strategies
- High availability & fault tolerance
- Experience handling medium-to-high scale systems (~300K users)
Database
- Experience with SQL Server / Azure SQL
- Performance tuning and indexing
Other Skills
- Knowledge of API security (OAuth, JWT)
- Experience with logging & monitoring tools (Application Insights, ELK, etc.)
- Familiarity with message queues/event-driven systems (Service Bus, Kafka – optional)
Good to Have
- Experience in Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
- Exposure to event-driven architecture
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to design systems with scalability and reliability in mind
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Ownership mindset
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
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