<p><strong>Azure Developer</strong></p><p>We are seeking a knowledgeable <strong>Azure Developer</strong> to build cloud-native applications and services using Microsoft Azure technologies. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys designing scalable solutions, working with modern cloud tools, and collaborating closely with software and cloud engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have strong development skills, deep understanding of Azure services, and a passion for cloud innovation.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop cloud-based applications using Azure Functions, App Services, Logic Apps, and related services</li><li>Build APIs, microservices, and serverless workloads using .NET, C#, or other Azure-supported languages</li><li>Implement Azure integrations using Service Bus, Event Hub, API Management, or Durable Functions</li><li>Create and optimize Azure DevOps pipelines for CI/CD automation</li><li>Develop Infrastructure-as-Code templates using ARM, Bicep, or Terraform</li><li>Collaborate with architects and DevOps teams to ensure scalable cloud designs</li><li>Troubleshoot application issues, performance bottlenecks, and integration problems</li><li>Monitor cloud workloads, logs, costs, and performance metrics</li><li>Maintain documentation for Azure solutions, APIs, and deployment procedures</li><li>Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and architectural discussions</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>This role is responsible for optimizing an existing customer‑facing portal with a strong emphasis on SQL performance, backend development, and API integrations. The developer will work hands‑on with databases and application logic, supporting enhancements, improvements, and ongoing maintenance in a fast‑paced, stakeholder‑driven environment.</p><p><strong>Project Description / Job Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Optimize and enhance an existing web portal to improve performance, reliability, and usability</li><li>Analyze, refactor, and clean complex SQL queries to improve database efficiency and data integrity</li><li>Develop, integrate, and maintain APIs to support application functionality and data exchange</li><li>Perform hands‑on PHP and Laravel development to support backend services and business logic</li><li>Collaborate with front‑end and back‑end components to ensure seamless system integration</li><li>Support ongoing enhancements, bug fixes, and performance tuning across the application stack</li><li>Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions</li><li>Adapt quickly to changing priorities and evolving project needs</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>SQL Server 2022 Security & Encryption Engineer</strong> to design and implement a comprehensive security and encryption framework for SQL Server 2022 databases containing Protected Health Information (PHI). This short-term contract role is critical for achieving strong technical safeguards and delivering auditable evidence for HIPAA compliance.</p><p>The successful candidate will deploy and harden SQL Server 2022 using industry-leading encryption, access control, auditing, and masking technologies, ensuring sensitive data is protected at rest, in transit, and in use.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Deploy and configure SQL Server 2022 with a full security and encryption stack, including:</li><li>Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)</li><li>Always Encrypted with Azure Key Vault integration</li><li>Column-Level Encryption on all PHI-containing columns</li><li>Row-Level Security (RLS)</li><li>Dynamic Data Masking (DDM)</li><li>Implement SQL Server Audit and route audit logs to Microsoft Sentinel for centralized monitoring and alerting</li><li>Enforce TLS 1.2 / 1.3 for all database connections and disable legacy protocols</li><li>Perform surface area reduction and hardening (disable unnecessary features, xp_cmdshell, etc.)</li><li>Design and implement secure key management practices using Azure Key Vault</li><li>Develop and document encryption strategies, policies, and procedures for PHI protection</li><li>Create a complete <strong>HIPAA Technical Safeguard evidence package</strong> including configuration documentation, encryption inventories, key management processes, and audit procedures</li><li>Collaborate with the Microsoft Security Framework Engineer and Microsoft Sentinel Engineer to ensure seamless integration with the broader security stack (Defender, Sentinel, Purview DLP, etc.)</li><li>Provide knowledge transfer and training to internal database and security teams</li></ul><p><br></p>