Acuity

Senior Backend Cloud Engineer

Acuity

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Atlanta • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AzureCloudDockerEntity FrameworkJavaKubernetesMicroservices.NETPostgresSQLVault

About the role

  • Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native backend services using C# and .NET (Core/6+)
  • Build scalable microservices architectures deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Containerize services with Docker and manage deployments using Kubernetes
  • Implement event-driven systems leveraging various Azure services
  • Develop and optimize RESTful APIs with proper API design (versioning, pagination, error handling)
  • Model data and implement persistence using Entity Framework and relational databases; apply migrations safely
  • Automate deployments using ArgoCD, Bicep (IaC), and Git-based workflows (GitOps)
  • Ensure security, performance, and reliability with best practices, monitoring, and alerting
  • Collaborate with front-end developers and cloud architects to deliver end-to-end solutions
  • Participate in agile ceremonies, contribute to planning, and provide accurate estimates

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience in backend/cloud development
  • Strong proficiency in C#, .NET (Core/6+) and/or Java, and API design principles
  • Hands-on experience with Azure services (AKS, App Services, Functions, Event Hub, Service Bus, Key Vault)
  • Solid understanding of microservices and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with Entity Framework and relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD and deployment automation (ArgoCD, Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions)
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep or ARM) and GitOps workflows
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
C#.NETmicroservicesAPI designDockerKubernetesEntity Frameworkrelational databasesCI/CDInfrastructure-as-Code
Soft Skills
collaborationagile methodologiesplanningestimation