Senior Software Engineer (Azure/.NET & AI-First Development)

About the role

Applaudo Studios is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Bogotá to build reliable, scalable cloud-native applications using C#/.NET and Microsoft Azure, while helping engineering teams adopt specification-driven development and AI-assisted coding workflows. The role starts with an initial 6-month engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain cloud-native applications and RESTful APIs with C#.NET 8+, ASP.NET Core and Azure.
• Build and improve distributed systems, microservices, serverless solutions and event-driven integrations.
• Support the adoption of OpenSpec and specification-driven development across engineering teams.
• Build, configure and improve AI coding agents, and guide engineers in using AI-assisted tools throughout the SDLC.
• Review and validate AI-generated code through automated testing, secure coding practices and code reviews.
• Maintain enterprise APIs and integrations via Azure API Management, and provide guidance on MCP servers built over REST APIs.
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve observability, performance and reliability.
• Maintain technical documentation and share knowledge on AI development best practices.
• Collaborate with Product, Business, Architecture and Engineering teams in Agile ceremonies and technical discussions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Nice to have: experience with OpenSpec, coding agents, Azure AI services, high-volume transactional systems and distributed onshore/nearshore/offshore teams.

Required skills

• 5+ years of hands-on C#/.NET development and 4+ years with Microsoft Azure.
• .NET 8+, ASP.NET Core, REST APIs and cloud-native applications.
• Azure Functions, App Services, Storage, Service Bus, SQL, Application Insights, Key Vault, API Management and Git.
• Authentication, authorization and secure development.
• DevOps practices, automated testing and version control.