Senior .NET Azure AI Developer - Baltimore, MD

<div class="content-intro"><div> <div> </div> <div>At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div> </div> </div></div><p><strong>The work: </strong></p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <div> <ul> <li>Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable applications using .NET and ASP.NET Core</li> <li>Implement and manage solutions on the Azure platform, including deployment, monitoring, and scaling.</li> <li>Integrate AI capabilities using Azure AI tools such as Azure Machine Learning and Cognitive Services.</li> <li>Develop and secure RESTful APIs for application integration.</li> <li>Apply DevOps best practices using Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines, Git‑based version control, and automated testing.</li> <li>Create and maintain Infrastructure‑as‑Code using Bicep for Azure resource provisioning and management.</li> <li>Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Here is what you need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>US Citizen or Dual citizen (Public Trust eligible)</li> <li>10+ years professional experience</li> <li>Deep expertise in C# and .NET framework, including modern language features.</li> <li>Strong experience working with Microsoft Azure services (App Services, Azure Functions, Blob Storage, SQL/Cosmos DB).</li> <li>Solid understanding of AI/Machine Learning concepts and ability to work with Azure OpenAI, Azure ML, or Cognitive Services.</li> <li>Experience developing and maintaining RESTful APIs.</li> <li>Strong SQL skills, including performance optimization and database design.</li> <li>Experience with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD, and automation using Azure DevOps.</li> <li>Working knowledge of Docker for containerization.</li> <li>Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code using Bicep.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred experience:</strong></p> <div> <ul> <li>Bachelors degree highly desired.</li> <li>Experience with Python or Node.js for development, data processing, or AI‑related tasks.</li> <li>Background with modern front‑end frameworks such as Angular or React.</li> <li>Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, or similar container orchestration and infrastructure‑management tools.</li> <li>Work experience with both relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB)</li> <li>Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban, and experience debugging complex systems.</li> <li>Microsoft Azure certification</li> </ul> <p>***This role is full time on-site in Baltimore, MD.***</p> </div> </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class