Associate Manager, Back-End Developer

Avanade is seeking an Associate Manager, Back-End Developer to design, develop, and automate enterprise business functionality using technologies such as .NET, Java, or JavaScript. This role leverages cloud platforms and DevOps practices to build scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will also contribute to conceptual architecture and solution design, while leading end-to-end development to deliver solutions aligned with client requirements.

What you'll do
• Build and automate features and services that model complex business problems and support enterprise-scale systems
• Design and implement APIs and microservices, integrating with external systems and managing end-to-end development-from database design and data access to ORM frameworks
• Develop scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure
• Apply modern engineering and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and automated testing
• Collaborate with global and offshore teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with client requirements
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, translating business needs into technical solutions
• Contribute to solution architecture and design, ensuring alignment with best practices and business goals
• Maintain accountability for the timeliness, accuracy, and quality of deliverables, while meeting chargeability and training targets

Skills and experiences
• 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a technology or consulting environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Technical Expertise (Intermediate to Advanced):
• Programming: C#/.NET or Java
• Service Development: RESTful APIs, Microservices, ASP.NET Core, Azure API Management, Azure API Apps
• Cloud (Azure): Compute, Storage, and PaaS services (App Services, Web Apps, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Cognitive Services)
• Data & ORM: SQL Server, Azure SQL, Entity Framework or Hibernate
• Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, AKS
• DevOps: Git, Azure DevOps, Maven, Jenkins
• RPA (nice to have): Blue Prism, UiPath, Automation Anywhere
Core Capabilities:
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), quality assurance, and project management principles
• Proven ability to design and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to quickly understand client processes and translate business needs into technical solutions
• Experience working with distributed, global, and offshore teams
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to set direction and guide team members
• Up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft technologies and ecosystem

About you
Characteristics that can spell success for this role:
• You love to work collaboratively with energy, drive and dedication to overcome obstacles to achieve your goals.
• You take ownership and encourage others to make a positive impact.
• You have superb interpersonal skills and can establish strong relationships.
• You anticipate and neutralize obstacles and objections.
• You are a skilful influencer of internal and external resources.

Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade:
• Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (20 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 06/08/2026 and open for at least 30 days.
Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
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Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $136,000 - $171,000
Cleveland $117,600 - $139,650
Colorado $117,600 - $139,650
District of Columbia $136,000 - $161,500
Illinois $131,200 - $155,800
Maryland $136,000 - $161,500
Massachusetts $136,000 - $161,500
Minnesota $131,200 - $155,800
New York $144,000 - $171,000
New Jersey $117,600 - $139,650
Washington $136,000 - $161,500