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About the Role

The Applications Developer (SQL / .NET / AI Agent Developer) is a client-resident, hybrid role responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing Azure SQL databases, maintaining Microsoft Azure App Services and C#/.NET applications, and building autonomous AI agents to support business workflows and integrations.

Explicitly mentions vibe coding and AI-agent development; heavy use of AI-assisted tools like Copilot/Claude and Microsoft OpenAI for building agents.

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $62.41 - $67.41 an hour

Posted: 6 days ago

Category: Software Engineering

Company Rating: 3.8 (85 reviews)

Company Size: 11-50

Vibe Markers: ✨ New

Experience Level: Senior

Job Description

Role

The Applications Developer (SQL / .NET / AI Agent Developer) is a client-resident, hybrid position responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing complex Azure SQL databases, maintaining Microsoft Azure App Services and C#/.NET applications, and designing, building, and deploying autonomous AI agents that support business workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize Azure SQL and SQL Server databases, including advanced query writing, stored procedure optimization, indexing, and triggers.
• Lead database projects, troubleshoot database performance issues, and ensure scalability and performance of data systems.
• Maintain and support Microsoft Azure App Services and C#/.NET applications using Visual Studio and ASP.NET.
• Build and maintain AI agents (stateful, tool-using, multi-agent systems) capable of reasoning, planning, executing tasks, and integrating with other systems and humans.
• Implement prompt engineering and simple RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) pipelines; leverage Microsoft OpenAI framework and AI-assisted development tools (Copilot/Claude).
• Mentor junior developers, write technical documentation, and participate in Agile development processes.
• Use Azure DevOps for CI/CD and project workflows; develop and maintain testing frameworks, test libraries, and test environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of relevant experience in SQL, web development, and analysis, or equivalent experience.
• Strong proficiency with Azure SQL, SQL Server, advanced SQL query optimization, data warehousing, and ETL processes.
• Proficiency in .NET development using C# and Visual Studio; experience with ASP.NET for UI work.
• Experience with Azure App Services and Azure DevOps.
• Experience building AI agents, prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, and familiarity with Microsoft OpenAI framework; experience with Copilot/Claude is noted.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, Python scripting, OOP concepts, and multiple development platforms and DBMS.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, testing, debugging, documentation, and communication skills. Ability to learn new languages, APIs, and platforms quickly and to synthesize feedback.

Notes

• Role is hybrid and client-resident.
• SDLC and Agile methodology experience required.
• Relevant professional certifications are considered a plus.

Tech Stack

Azure SQL, SQL Server, SQL, C#, .NET, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, Azure App Services, ASP.NET, RESTful APIs, Python, Microsoft Open AI framework, Copilot, Claude, AI Agents, RAG

Skills

Agile, SDLC, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Testing, Debugging, Technical Documentation, Data Analysis, ETL, Data Warehousing, OOP, UI Design, Prompt Engineering, Leadership

Benefits

• Hybrid
• Client-resident