Dotnet Developer

Forbes Technical Consulting; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development firm in the United States is seeking a skilled Software Developer for a 6+ month contract. The role involves designing and maintaining applications using C# and .NET, building REST APIs, and contributing to cloud-based development primarily in AWS. Ideal candidates should have 3 to 10 years of experience, a strong understanding of object-oriented programming, and familiarity with distributed systems. The position offers a hybrid work model with collaboration in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 10 years of professional experience as a software developer.
• Strong experience with C# and .NET 8 or above.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience building REST APIs and backend services.
• Experience developing distributed systems, microservices, or event-driven systems.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using C# and .NET.
• Build and enhance REST APIs with a focus on scalability.
• Contribute to cloud-based application development in AWS.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions.

Skills

C#

.NET

REST APIs

Distributed systems

SOLID principles

Relational databases

Non-relational databases

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

AI tools

Microsoft technologies

Learning new technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Docker

Job description

Chicago, IL (Remote or Hybrid in United States)

6+ month contract

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain modern applications and services using C# and .NET 3+.
• Build and enhance REST APIs and backend services with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of distributed systems and service-oriented architectures.
• Apply SOLID principles and sound object-oriented design practices to produce clean, extensible, and testable code.
• Work with relational and non-relational databases, including schema design, query tuning, and efficient data access patterns.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical problem-solving to improve code quality and team effectiveness.
• Use modern AI development tools responsibly to accelerate delivery and improve engineering workflows.
• Contribute to cloud-based application development, primarily in AWS environments.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement durable solutions.
• Document technical designs, architectural decisions, and implementation details as needed.
• Continuously learn and adapt to new tools, frameworks, and practices.

Required Skills:

• 3 to 10 years of professional experience as a software developer.
• Strong experience with C# and .NET 8 or above.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Strong understanding and practical application of SOLID principles.
• Experience building REST APIs and backend services.
• Experience developing distributed systems, microservices, or event-driven systems.
• Strong database skills across both relational and non-relational technologies.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork mentality and ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Familiarity with AI tools for software development.
• Familiarity with Microsoft technologies and development platforms.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and growing as an engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Azure or AWS
• Experience with ASP.NET Core and modern API development patterns.
• Experience with Docker and container-based development.
• Experience with messaging, asynchronous processing, or event-driven architectures.
• Experience with observability, logging, and monitoring practices.
• Experience modernizing legacy systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience working in agile delivery environments.