Principal .NET Engineer with Azure experience

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal .NET Engineer with extensive Azure experience to join our dynamic team.
As a key member of our engineering department, you will lead the design and development of complex software solutions to meet our business needs. This role requires a strong ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, quickly adapt to new technologies, and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment.
This position offers hybrid setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Lithuania, whether it's your home or our dynamic offices in Vilnius and Kaunas.

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Technologies

• .NET, Azure, Azure Kubernetes Service

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with enterprise and various architects to create prototypes and Proofs of Concepts that align with stakeholder requirements
• Translate backlog requirements into detailed architecture and designs
• Ensure alignment between architectural solutions and business objectives
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security
• Lead back-end development efforts ensuring robust, maintainable code
• Design and innovate features to enhance the user experience
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best engineering practices
• Enhance system performance including tuning, reusability, and automation
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards and compliance regulations
• Prepare and maintain all applications utilizing standard development tools

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in designing, building, and maintaining both back-end and front-end of web projects with a focus on back-end
• Proficiency in Azure cloud platform, knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker containers
• Skills in DBMS technology including SQLServer or PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Familiarity with caching mechanisms such as Redis or Memcached
• Competency in development tools and technologies including GIT, build automation tools, and testing frameworks
• Understanding of package managers, CI/CD pipelines, and REST-based APIs
• Ability to quickly learn and operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent English communication skills at a B2+ level

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ, familiarity with MQTT/AMQP protocols
• Knowledge of front-end technologies including JavaScript/TypeScript and libraries such as React
• Capability to build GraphQL client and server (preferably Apollo)
• Understanding of UI/UX and basic prototype design

We offer

• Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years
• Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies
• World-Class Clients: Work closely with 295+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact
• Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices
• GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys
• Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life
• Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Lithuania, whether it's your home or our dynamic offices in Vilnius and Kaunas
• Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more

Salary range €5.6K-€7.2K gross, based on your experience and interview results.
About EPAM
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.
With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Lithuania to over 1,200+ talented innovators in just 4 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us