Software Engineer - .NET Developer Duration: 12 Months (Contract)
Location: Des Moines, IA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)
Job Overview We are seeking a Software Engineer II (.NET Developer) to support enterprise-scale financial services applications within a high-volume, Agile development environment. This role is focused on designing, building, and enhancing scalable web applications and backend services that support mortgage and asset management systems.
The engineer will collaborate with distributed Agile teams (onshore and offshore) to deliver robust solutions across backend and full-stack components. Core technologies include C#, .NET Core, SQL Server, and Azure cloud services, with additional exposure to microservices architecture, REST/SOAP APIs, and cloud-based deployments.
This role requires comfort working in a fast-paced environment with a large, continuously evolving backlog. Strong problem-solving skills, production troubleshooting capability, and the ability to operate under pressure are essential. Some front-end exposure (Angular or React) is a plus, as is experience with modern DevOps and observability tooling.
Required Skills & Experience - 2+ years of software development experience in .NET technologies
- Strong proficiency in C# and .NET Core
- Experience with SQL Server and relational database design/performance tuning
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs (SOAP experience acceptable)
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (cloud services, deployment, integration)
Preferred Skills - Microservices architecture experience in .NET
- Exposure to Angular or React (full-stack capability a plus)
- Experience with cloud deployment platforms (e.g., PCF or similar)
- Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools (e.g., AppDynamics, Splunk)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or similar tools)
- Unit testing / automated testing frameworks in .NET
Soft Skills & Attributes - Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
- Ownership mindset with a proactive, "get it done" approach
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in production environments
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-priority Agile delivery cycles
- Comfortable working in ambiguous or rapidly changing requirements environments
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