Senior Hybrid Engineering PositionInterview: F2F Onsite: Houston, TX Visa: USC and GC Rate: DOE Must have EXCELLENT communication skills and be able to explain the business side as wellKey ResponsibilitiesLead the design and development of secure applications and microservices using C#,.NET Core/.NET 6+, and ASP.NET Web APIArchitect and implement advanced security features including federated identity (OAuth2.0, SAML, OpenID Connect), RBAC, and data encryptionServe as a technical lead for high-priority projects, working closely with stakeholders across Security, Engineering, and Cloud Ops teamsProvide architectural guidance for refactoring legacy systems and integrating new security toolingOwn technical documentation, design reviews, and participate in code reviews to ensure compliance with security best practices (e.g., OWASP, CIS Benchmarks)Collaborate with DevOps and CI/CD teams using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and ADO for pipeline integration and automated deploymentsWork closely with QA, risk, and compliance teams to ensure applications meet regulatory and audit standardsActively contribute to secure coding standards and internal frameworks shared across engineering teamsMentor junior developers and help drive continuous improvement in secure software development practicesRequired Qualifications8+ years of hands-on software development experience, including:Expert-level proficiency in C#,.NET Core/.NET 6+Experience building secure, scalable APIs and distributed systemsStrong understanding of security principles, including:Identity & Access Management (IAM)Secure software lifecycle (SSDLC)Threat modeling and vulnerability mitigationExperience integrating with Azure Active Directory, OAuth2.0, and SAMLSolid knowledge of SQL Server and relational database architectureProficiency with source control, branching strategies, and release management using Git, ADO, or GitHub EnterpriseFamiliarity with Agile/Scrum delivery and backlog management using Azure Boards or JiraPreferred QualificationsExperience in regulated or critical infrastructure environments (e.g., oil & gas, utilities, financial)Background in secure development for both on-prem and cloud-native applications (Azure preferred)Certifications such as:Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect ExpertCertified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)