AI Software Engineer (Background core .Net)

About this role

  WHO WE ARE   Building the AI-first frontier enterprise. We are a global technology consultancy with a trademarked, AI-first approach—Gen-e2™. It redefines how enterprises build digital products and transform their organizations with AI. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company. - We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (10 countries, 450+ experts from 50+ nationalities). - We are becoming an agentic organization, adopting the AI-native operating model we bring to our clients. - We are robust and resilient (100% independent, 0 debt, founded 2009). - We are AI-native professionals who invest in what we believe and work as a collective intelligence. - We are positive, courageous and deliver at the leading edge. Your Role   As a Backend Developer specialized in C# and .NET, you will be responsible for developing robust and scalable web applications, focusing on integrating cloud solutions and adhering to best practices in security and architecture.   - Developing backend services and APIs using C# (.NET 8 / .NET 10), facilitating seamless interactions between different components of the application. - Implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms, such as JWT and OAuth2, ensuring secure access to services and data. - Designing and deploying cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure, particularly Azure Web Apps and Functions, ensuring reliability and performance. - Instrumenting Application Insights for monitoring and logging, enabling proactive troubleshooting and performance optimization. - Collaborating with DevOps teams to automate CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions, streamlining the deployment process. - Managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Bicep or Terraform for efficient resource provisioning.   Who You Are   - Proven experience in backend development with C# and .NET Core/.NET 8/.NET 10, including hands-on experience with Web APIs. - Strong knowledge of security standards and practices, including cryptography with AES/RSA and familiarity with Azure Active Directory. - Extensive experience with Azure services, particularly in configuring Web Apps, Functions, and Azure Key Vault, as well as implementing secure access through Managed Identities. - Familiar with DevOps principles, including creating CI/CD pipelines and maintaining code quality through unit and integration testing (using frameworks like xUnit and NUnit). - Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies, leveraging Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform for Azure projects. - Strong analytical skills, able to troubleshoot issues effectively and provide solutions promptly. AI-NATIVE ENGINEERING (CORE EXPECTATION)  - Use Generative AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) as a first-class engineering assistant for:  - Code scaffolding and refactoring - Code generation and optimisation - Test-cases and documentation generation - Build applications through AI-driven development practices, including:  - AI-assisted debugging and troubleshooting - Intelligent code completion and pattern recognition - Automated documentation generation - Apply prompt engineering best practices for reliable, repeatable engineering outcomes. - Validate GenAI output (determinism checks, guardrails, fallback logic). More about PALO IT Our clients include some of the world’s most successful companies. We collaborate with leading enterprises, next-generation businesses, and frontier partners, shaping what comes next, helping them scale AI and solve complex business and technology challenges. What We Offer - Stimulating working environments - Unique career path - International mobility - Internal R&D projects (including Gen-e2™) - Knowledge sharing - Personalized training via PALO IT Academy - Entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship For more on our team culture and benefits, check out our careers page https://www.palo-it.com/en/career.