Senior .net Developer [207925]

Aquent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with a match

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Austin seeks a seasoned software development professional to enhance critical financial services platforms. The role involves designing and implementing applications, ensuring they are robust and scalable. Candidates should have extensive experience with C#, .NET, and Agile methodologies. The position offers competitive benefits, including health and retirement plans, in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in applications development within an enterprise architecture environment.
• 5+ years developing applications for Windows platforms using C# and .Net.
• 4+ years with Web API, REST Services, WCF, or SOAP Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex applications ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Design and implement solutions leveraging object-oriented programming concepts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

Skills

C#

JavaScript

REST Services

Agile methodology

Object-oriented programming

Tools

BitBucket

GitHub

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Are you a seasoned software development professional passionate about building robust, high-performance applications that drive significant impact? Join our team and leverage your expertise to shape the future of critical financial services platforms. You’ll play a pivotal role in designing and implementing solutions that directly enhance our capabilities and deliver exceptional value to our users, working alongside Aquent as our trusted partner.

Our client is a leading firm in the financial services industry, dedicated to empowering individuals and institutions through innovative technology and unparalleled service. They are committed to continuous improvement and leveraging cutting-edge solutions to maintain their position at the forefront of the market. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment where your technical leadership and problem‑solving skills will directly influence the success of key initiatives.

As a vital member of our development team, you will contribute to the entire application lifecycle, from conception to deployment. You will be instrumental in developing and maintaining enterprise‑level applications, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and performant. Your work will directly impact the reliability and efficiency of our core systems, fostering a seamless experience for our stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex applications within an enterprise architecture, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
• Apply Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) concepts to deliver solid, robust, and maintainable applications.
• Design and implement solutions leveraging object‑oriented programming concepts, design patterns, algorithms, and data structures.
• Develop and maintain backend services with a focus on multithreading and efficient memory management.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Resolve code smells, vulnerabilities, and application security flaws to ensure high‑quality and secure software.
• Participate in and lead projects of moderate complexity, guiding technical direction and execution.
• Coach and mentor peers and junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Engage with business partners and technology teams to effectively communicate complex software solutions and align on tactical approaches.
• Contribute to platform strategy and vision by proactively identifying and resolving technical challenges.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• 6‑10 years of experience in applications development within an enterprise architecture environment.
• 5+ years of experience successfully developing applications for Windows platforms using C# and .Net.
• 4+ years working with Web API, REST Services, WCF, or SOAP Services.
• 4+ years of experience in database principles, including SQL, Oracle, Aerospike, or Mongo DB.
• 1+ years leading projects with moderate complexity.
• Strong expertise in .NET & C# for backend services, including multithreading and memory management.
• Very strong experience with object‑oriented programming concepts, design patterns, development, implementation including algorithms and data structures.
• Experience resolving code smells, vulnerabilities, and application security flaws.
• Professional experience with source code repositories tools like BitBucket or GitHub.
• Professional experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Professional experience with Agile methodology.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently work as a contributing member in a high‑paced and focused team.
• Strong written and verbal communications, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate successfully with business partners and technology teams.
• Self‑motivated with a passion for resolving technical problems quickly and in line with platform strategy and vision.
• Ability to conceptualize the best tactical approach for a team to deliver a solution.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex software solutions to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Knowledge of Rational Unified Process methodology or other iterative development methodologies.
• A yearning to understand and leverage new tools and technologies.
• Ability and interest in coaching and mentoring peers and junior staff.

About Aquent Talent

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. 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.