Junior API Platform Developer

Junior API Platform Developer (.NET / Azure) This is a full-time opportunity with a large, growing healthcare services organization modernizing its internal and external data platforms. The role is based in Dallas, TX (hybrid, three days onsite), with additional team collaboration in New Orleans once per month. Remote work may be available for candidates located in approved U.S. states (assumption: state list provided by client). The technology stack centers on C#/.NET, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, and SQL Server. This role is a strong fit for an early-career backend developer who wants real-world ownership and hands-on experience building production APIs. The team is actively moving away from direct database access and toward a secure, API-first model, so this person will play a key role in shaping how data is exposed across the organization. Candidates who enjoy learning, asking questions, and working across engineering and data teams will thrive here. Required Skills & Experience 1+ years of professional experience with C# and modern .NET Solid SQL fundamentals, including writing queries and working with stored procedures Exposure to API development (REST, HTTP-based services) Experience or familiarity with Azure or other cloud platforms Comfort working with existing codebases and iterating on established patterns Desired Skills & Experience Azure Functions or other serverless experience Azure API Management or API gateway tools GitHub Actions or CI/CD pipelines Redis or in-memory caching concepts Strong curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies What You Will Be Doing Converting existing SQL queries into well-documented API endpoints Building and maintaining Azure Function-based services Working with data engineers and stakeholders to understand data usage Testing, deploying, and documenting APIs for internal and external consumers Supporting API operations through monitoring and troubleshooting Tech Breakdown 40% Backend development (.NET / Azure Functions) 30% SQL and data access 20% API management and operations 10% CI/CD and DevOps exposure Daily Responsibilities 70% Hands-on development 20% Cross-team collaboration 10% Documentation and process improvement The Offer Base salary $70,000-$80,000 No bonus eligibility Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision 401k with company match Paid time off and standard holidays Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.