.NET/SQL Server Developer

Aquent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental plans

Free online training via Aquent Gym

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Aquent seeks a mid-level Engineer in Austin to help modernize an internal workflow application. This contract engagement focuses on stabilizing, improving, and extending the core system with .NET, ASP.NET, and SQL expertise.

You will collaborate with product owners and technical teams to evolve a legacy system into a more robust platform, contribute to testing, and assist in deployment readiness while maintaining user-focused UI enhancements.

Qualifications

• Mid-level development experience with C# and .NET Framework (preferably 4.6).
• Strong SQL skills for writing and troubleshooting stored procedures and data logic.
• Experience supporting ASP.NET web applications, data access, and back-end integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize database objects and data logic for the workflow queue application.
• Support modernization of a web application and user-facing workflow functionality.
• Enhance UI for usability and maintainability of internal systems.
• Analyze and troubleshoot existing code and database logic to support modernization goals.
• Collaborate with product owners and tech teams to clarify requirements and milestones.
• Contribute to testing, code reviews, and deployment readiness; document updates as needed.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET

SQL

JavaScript

Bootstrap

HTML/CSS

jQuery

Visual Studio

GitHub

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Git

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineer to play a pivotal role in the modernization of a critical internal workflow application. In this exciting contract engagement, you will directly impact the stability, functionality, and user experience of a core system, contributing significantly to the team’s delivery timelines and the overall operational success of the organization. Your expertise will be instrumental in evolving a legacy system into a more robust and efficient platform.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, enhance, and maintain database objects, including stored procedures, tables, views, queries, and data logic supporting the workflow queue application.
• Support the modernization of a web application, including targeted updates to application logic, data access, and user-facing workflow functionality.
• Assist with user interface enhancements to improve usability, consistency, and maintainability of the internal workflow queue.
• Analyze existing application and database logic to identify gaps, troubleshoot defects, and recommend practical improvements that support modernization goals.
• Collaborate with business partners, product owners, and technical team members to clarify requirements, validate workflow behavior, and support delivery milestones.
• Participate in testing, defect resolution, code reviews, deployment readiness, and documentation updates as needed throughout the engagement.
• Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and technical considerations clearly to the project team and stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• Mid-level hands-on development experience with C# and .NET Framework, preferably .NET Framework 4.6 or similar legacy enterprise web applications.
• Strong database experience, including writing and troubleshooting stored procedures, joins, queries, data updates, and performance‑minded database logic.
• Experience supporting ASP.NET web applications, including application troubleshooting, data access logic, and integration with back ends.
• Working knowledge of Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery for maintaining and enhancing web application interfaces.
• Ability to understand existing code and database structures quickly, troubleshoot issues, and deliver pragmatic improvements within a defined contract timeline.
• Experience with Visual Studio, GitHub or similar source control, Jira, Confluence, and standard software development lifecycle practices.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams.

Bonus Points

• Experience with internal workflow, case management, queue management, or operational processing applications.

Please note: This position is available on a W-2 employment basis only and is not open to Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements. The client is also unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship or transfers for this role.

About Aquent Talent

• Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.
• We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.
• More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.