Azure Cloud Tech Lead

Software Development Tech Lead Azure CloudHouston, TX - 77086Length of Assignment: 3 month contract with possibility of extensionHybrid contractTop three skills needed to perform this role:1. Advanced Performance Optimization of Software2. Azure cloud/microservices3. SQL, APIsThis is a Tech Lead level role responsible for helping with technical direction, best practices for complex solutions and develop migration of existing applications to cloud native architectures.This individual must also have strong consultative and communication skills.Candidate should have deep experience on projects with complex designs / architectures and interfaces especially with azure cloud Azure cloud native, services, docker/containers, scalability in every aspect of the system, performance optimization, scalability, problem solving etc.Qualifications:12+ years working in software development on a variety of projectsStrong experience in Cloud methodologiesStrong interpersonal and consultative skillsExperience:Significant experience in design and development rolesStrong background in Azure DevOps including: CI/CD pipeline architecture/creation, working with ADO/Terraform, best deployment practices, and microservices. Significant experience with transformations from traditional operational methodologies to Cloud environmentsStrong hands-on experience with modern application architecture skills and designing solutions in and migrations to cloud-native environment including containers, Azure services, microservices, Kubernetes etc.Experience with Agile development practicesStrong hands-on C#/.Net/.Net core software development background in an enterprise environmentPrevious experience creating proof of concepts from scratch based on requirements/application infrastructure to propose, create, and implement solutionsStrong troubleshooting/problem-solving ability and strong Application performance insights/skillsExperience in working/leading onsite/offsite team, and some task planning activities.Experience and practical use of Agile/Scrum practices and tools. Use of ADOStrong API experience (defining API specifications, creating APIs, and integrating APIs into 3rd party applications)Strong background in SQL Server environmentGood dev experience and understanding of front-end technology and development like AngularMisc skills required: Entity-Framework, Dapper, performance optimization, heavy Windows / Microsoft / Azure Cloud environment, Cloud networking concepts / troubleshooting, hands-on development and troubleshooting skillsBackground in Technical Design/Lead/Software Architect work .