.Net Backend Developer with AWS - Draper, UT (LOCALS)- Hybrid - W2 candidates only

Job Description:

We are looking for a Backend Engineer II to join the DMS+ team. This role focuses on building and refining the core APIs and database structures that power our next-generation dealer management services. You will work within a sophisticated AWS ecosystem, utilizing C# and .NET to deliver high-performance solutions. Beyond technical execution, you will play a vital role in technical reviews and cross-functional communication, ensuring that complex requirements are translated into successful engineering outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services using C# and the .NET framework.
• Design and optimize RESTful APIs and database schemas within AWS.
• Actively participate in and lead technical code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and performance standards.
• Collaborate with Architects and Project Managers to clarify technical constraints and project requirements.
• Bridge the gap between technical complexity and stakeholder needs through clear, professional communication.

Highly Recommended / Nice to Have:

• Scripting Language Proficiency: Experience with Python, Bash, or Node.js for automation, utility scripts, or rapid prototyping.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform): Experience defining and managing AWS resources via Terraform to ensure repeatable and version-controlled environments.
• CI/CD Pipeline Knowledge: Familiarity with automated deployment workflows and GitHub Actions or similar tools.
• Unit & Integration Testing: A "test-first" mindset with experience using frameworks like xUnit or Moq to ensure code reliability.

Job Requirements:

Do candidates need to be local to interview? - Interview can be done remote, but candidate should be working

based on Draper, UT

Onsite requirements? 5 days/week or Flex Onsite Schedule 2-3 days per week/month?

Flexible 2-3 days a week

Potential to Convert FTE? Yes

Target Years of Exp: 1-3 Years

Top 5 Must Haves:

• C# / .NET Proficiency: Strong professional experience in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) using C#. The candidate should be comfortable with .NET Core/6+ and building modern, scalable backend applications.
• AWS & Cloud Fundamentals: Practical experience developing within the AWS ecosystem (e.g., Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS, SQS). They should understand how to deploy and manage services in a cloud-native environment.
• API & Database Design: Proven ability to build robust Web APIs and interact with both relational and non-relational databases. This includes understanding data modeling, indexing, and query optimization.
• Technical Review Rigor: A high level of proficiency in performing technical peer reviews. We need someone who can provide constructive feedback, spot architectural "smells," and maintain code quality across the team.
• High-Stakes Communication: The ability to articulate complex technical requirements to a diverse audience, including architects, PMs, and "tough" personality types. They must be able to defend technical decisions while remaining collaborative and solutions-oriented.