20+ years exp as a .NET EngineerLocation: Brazil (Remote)Work Hours: U.S. Eastern Time Zone (ET) ± 1 hourRole OverviewWe are seeking a senior nearshore engineer based in Brazil with deep, hands-on Azure development experience, focused on modernizing enterprise .NET/C# applications into Azure-native architectures, with a primary emphasis on Azure Functions and supporting Azure services.This role supports large-scale enterprise and cloud modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong experience working in corporate environments, is comfortable in a nearshore delivery model, and can operate as a seamless extension of a U.S.-based engineering team.Required Experience & Core Qualifications10+ years of experience in enterprise / corporate technology environmentsStrong Azure development background, with production experience in Azure-native servicesProven experience supporting U.S.-based or English-speaking organizations (or English-language higher education) – nice to haveStrong verbal and written English communication skillsExperience working in a near-shore or distributed delivery modelAbility to align working hours with U.S. Eastern Time (ET) ± 1 hourReliable home office setup (monitor and keyboard required; laptop provided)Primary Technical Focus (Must Have)Azure & .NET Development (Primary Focus).NET / C#Deep experience with .NET Framework and .NET Core / .NETStrong C# development fundamentals in enterprise environmentsAzure FunctionsHands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining Azure FunctionsExperience refactoring or modernizing existing .NET applications into serverless or Azure-native architecturesFamiliarity with triggers, bindings, scaling, error handling, and monitoringCore Azure ServicesPractical experience with services commonly used alongside Azure Functions, such as:Azure App ServiceAzure Storage (Blob, Queue, Table)Azure Service Bus or Event GridAzure Key VaultAzure Monitor / Application InsightsCloud Readiness & ModernizationExperience modernizing monolithic or legacy middleware into Azure-based solutionsUnderstanding of cloud design patterns, resiliency, and scalabilitySecondary Technical Focus (Strongly Preferred)SQL Server & Data Platforms (Second Priority)SQL Server (2016+)Strong experience with SQL Server in enterprise environmentsExposure to on-premises to Azure SQL or Azure SQL Managed Instance migrationsExperience modernizing:Linked serversSQL Agent jobsSSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services)SSAS experience is a plusAbility to design and optimize database interactions for cloud-based workloadsAPI, Security, and Front-EndAPI DevelopmentExperience with REST and SOAP servicesUnderstanding of API design best practices and documentation (Swagger / OpenAPI)Authentication & AuthorizationFamiliarity with enterprise authentication patterns:OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect (OIDC)Azure Entra (Azure AD)AngularExperience supporting or maintaining Angular-based front-end applicationsPythonUsed for scripting, automation, or auxiliary workloadsAzure Data Factory or other ETL toolsSupporting Skills (Nice to Have / Lower Priority)Oracle (intermediate experience; exposure to migrations is a plus)Snowflake (familiarity with cloud analytics publishing patterns)Engagement & Delivery ExpectationsOperate as a contracted nearshore resource, integrated into an existing Azure delivery teamParticipate in Agile ceremonies, design discussions, and code reviewsFollow enterprise standards for security, documentation, and SDLCDeliver high-quality, production-ready Azure solutions