.NET Full Stack Developer (W2 Only)

Position .Net Developer

Location Princeton, NJ

Duration Long Term Contract

• 7+ years Overview We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer with a strong background in both .NET Framework and .NET Core, who can drive the modernization of legacy .NET applications into a scalable .NET Core microservices and web portal ecosystem.
• The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of MSSQL databases, be capable of translating and optimizing them into PostgreSQL (AWS RDS), and ensure smooth migration and integration across application layers, along with hands-on experience with AWS cloud deployment, microservices architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing legacy .NET applications and define a modernization and migration strategy to .NET Core.
• Develop and modernize both full-stack web portals and microservice-based components using .NET Core.
• Deeply understand existing MSSQL schema, stored procedures, and business logic, and effectively translate them to PostgreSQL, optimizing for performance and compatibility. • Handle database migration and transformation — including schema conversion, data migration, indexing, and tuning in PostgreSQL (AWS RDS).
• Design and build RESTful APIs and backend services, ensuring modularity and maintainability.
• Implement front-end components using modern JavaScript frameworks (React / Angular / Vue). [Will get more information with SOW]
• Collaborate with DevOps for AWS-based deployment, CI/CD pipeline setup, and environment automation.
• Ensure best practices in security, scalability, and cloud optimization throughout the modernization process.
• Apply AWS Well-Architected Framework principles for reliable and cost-efficient cloud solutions. Technical Skills Required
• Backend: C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, Web API, Entity Framework Core.
• Frontend: React / Angular / Vue (any modern JavaScript framework).
• Database: o Strong expertise in MSSQL — including stored procedures, triggers, functions, and performance tuning. o Proven experience in translating MSSQL to PostgreSQL, including data type mapping, query optimization, and schema redesign. o Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL on AWS RDS.
• Architecture: Microservices, RESTful APIs, Domain-Driven Design, Dependency Injection.
• Cloud & DevOps: o Strong working knowledge of AWS services: EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, API Gateway, Lambda, ECS/EKS. o Experience deploying and managing .NET Core applications on AWS. o Familiarity with IAM roles, VPC configuration, and networking basics. o Experienced with with Docker, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline).
• Version Control: Git, GitHub.
• Testing & Tools: Swagger / Postman, xUnit / NUnit, migration tools (e.g., AWS Schema Conversion Tool). Preferred:
• AWS Certification (Developer Associate / Solutions Architect Associate).
• Experience in modernizing monolithic systems to cloud-native microservices.
• Experienced with serverless (AWS Lambda) and API Gateway integrations.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with data migration utilities (AWS DMS, pgLoader, Flyway, Liquibase).
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development processes. Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical ability to understand legacy codebases and re-engineer them effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills across both application and database layers.
• Strong communication skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Self-driven and ownership-oriented with a continuous learning mindset.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience:

• .NET Core: 8 years (Required)
• AWS RDS: 6 years (Required)
• PostgreSQL: 5 years (Required)
• AWS Lambda: 5 years (Required)
• MySQL: 6 years (Preferred)
• React: 5 years (Required)
• APIs: 1 year (Required)
• Angular: 5 years (Required)
• Vue.js: 4 years (Required)
• Jenkins: 5 years (Required)
• GitHub: 4 years (Required)
• C#: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road