System Soft Technologies
Backend .NET Developer
Six-month contract for a local, hybrid backend .NET developer in Westchester, IL to build C#/.NET Core Web APIs and Azure cloud/on-prem integrations, leveraging AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude Code. Strong SQL and Azure Service Bus are must-haves; Kafka experience preferred.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Westchester, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 7–8+ years of experience in .NET development
- Strong experience with C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API
- Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and integrations
- Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and microservices architecture
- Proficiency in SQL Server and database design; strong SQL
- Experience with Entity Framework
- Experience with Azure Service Bus (must have)
- Hands-on use of AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, AI-enabled IDEs) for development, refactoring, debugging, testing, and documentation
- Applied prompt engineering for code generation, debugging, test creation, and documentation
- Experience with event-driven systems and message queues
- Experience building secure, scalable integrations between cloud and on-prem systems
- Monitor and troubleshoot applications using logs, Application Insights, etc.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and sprint planning
- Local to Westchester, IL and willing to work hybrid; no front-end developers; hands-on doers, not senior-only architects
- Strong experience with MVC.NET, .NET Core, jQuery, and TypeScript
Nice to have
- Experience with Kafka
- Experience with Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Function Apps, Service Bus, API Management)
- Knowledge of containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Terraform)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
Full description
Don’t submit senior candidates we need doers with real-time hands-on experience. Interview : There will be 1 In-person interview Need only locals NO FRONT-END DEVELOPERS PLEASE Position: Backend .NET Developer with AI bent of Development ApproachLocation: Westchester, ILDuration: 6 Monthslooking for candidate with Kafka experience. Candidate with Kafka will have an edge STRONG SQL Candidates must be local and willing to work in a hybrid model)High level JD:
- Need someone who has hands on experience in Leveraging AI-assisted development tools including GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and AI-enabled IDEs to accelerate C#/.NET development, refactoring, debugging, unit-test generation, code reviews, and technical documentation across the application lifecycle.
- Someone who Leveraged AI-assisted development tools and IDEs and Applied prompt engineering techniques to create effective prompts for code generation, debugging, test creation, documentation, code analysis, and developer productivity workflows
- 5–8+ years of experience in .NET development with experience in Azure & event driven architecture using Kafka.
- Strong experience with C#, MVC.NET, .Net Core, Web API, jQuery , Type Script
- Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and integrations
- Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and microservices architecture.
- Experience with SQL Server & Entity Framework
- Experience with Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Function Apps, Service Bus, API Management).
- Experience with Service Bus (must have)
- Experience with Kafka is highly preferred
- Experience with event-driven systems and message queues.
- Experience with building and managing secure, scalable integrations between cloud and on-prem systems.
- Strong analytical skills & able to monitor and troubleshoot applications using Application logs, Application Insights etc.
- Good Team player & able to work independently
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning.
- Knowledge of containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) (Nice to have)
Required Qualifications
- 7–8+ years of experience in .NET development.
- Strong experience with C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API.
- Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and integrations.
- Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and microservices architecture.
- Proficiency in SQL Server and database design.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management).
- Knowledge of containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).