Junior Azure Engineer

Quest Software is looking for an experienced SaaS Software Engineer to be part of the On Demand team in the Cork, Ireland office, within Quest's Platform Management Group. We are working on building serverless cloud native SaaS solutions using the latest technologies in the Microsoft Azure platform. The team member will be responsible for the design, development, and successful implementation of software utilizing the latest software best practices. The candidate will be working in a highly agile, SCRUM team and using the latest technologies and coding environments.

The candidate will be part of a global development product team and will need to be able to overlap some working hours with team members in the US Eastern time zone.

• Work on an R&D team building serverless cloud native SaaS solutions using the latest technologies in the Microsoft Azure platform
• Build commercial products that work across numerous Microsoft technologies including Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, etc.
• Be a member of an agile SCRUM team and be motivated to produce high quality code that meets business requirements
• Develop leadership within the team by taking on design activities for components and taking ownership of their success.

Mandatory:

• Completion of a computer science undergraduate degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years' working experience in software development
• Strong working experience with C#/.NET Core
• Experience in writing quality code with techniques such as unit testing, mocking, automation, integration testing, and code coverage
• Good understanding of modern software practices including design patterns, SOLID principles, coding standards, and agile software development practices.
• Ability to work within a microservice architecture
• Solid understanding of building scalable web applications using Web API, RESTful API design
• Experience with Azure Stack or Entra ID
• Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for build and deployment of services and components using Azure DevOps (preferred), Jenkins, or similar systems.
• Experience working with agile development team
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment

Desired:

• Experience in working with Docker, Kubernetes & AKS
• Proficiency in Python
• Frontend development using frameworks such as Angular (preferred), React or VueJS
• Serverless development using Azure Functions, AWS Lambda, or Containers.
• Experience building Cloud Native applications using Azure or AWS using PaaS services
• Working with NoSQL databases such as Cosmos DB and relational databases such as SQL or Azure Data Explorer
• Development experience with AI frameworks, models and technologies such OpenAI
• Experience using AI coding assistant GitHub Copilot
• Proficiency in PowerShell, ARM Templates or Terraform
• Experience with claims-based authentication (SAML/OAuth/OIDC), JWT, MFA, and RBAC
• Secure Web Development Practices including OWASP and SANS Top 25
• Experience with DAPR (Distributed Application Runtime)

Quest Software builds the foundation for enterprise AI with solutions in data governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization. More than 45,000 companies — including 90% of the Fortune 500 — trust Quest to solve their most critical IT challenges. From securing identities and modernizing platforms to preparing data for AI, we help enterprises unlock their full potential.

At Quest, your work makes an impact. You'll help organizations get AI-ready while building your career with a global team of innovators. We offer:

• Competitive pay, annual bonuses, and top-performer recognition.
• Comprehensive health, family, and retirement benefits.
• Flexible work options, generous PTO, and wellness programs.
• Professional growth through learning platforms, mentorship, and leadership programs.
• Inclusive teams that reflect the world we serve, supported by Employee Resource Groups and our Equality & Inclusion Council.