.NET Services Engineer

Aretum•McLean, VA

6d•Remote

About The Position

Aretum is seeking a .NET Services Engineer. As a .NET Services Engineer you will focus on building and maintaining backend services, APIs, database integrations, and application logic using ASP.NET Core, C#, Entity Framework Core, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Azure, Kubernetes, and Azure DevOps. Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience in software development with a focus on ASP.NET services
Bachelor’s Degree (an additional 2 years of experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree)
Strong understanding of software development principles and a high proficiency in C# and .NET frameworks
Proficiency in building microservices using ASP.NET Core in C#
Experience with developing and integrating GraphQL APIs in ASP.NET or similar platforms
Proven track record of building comprehensive unit tests for microservices and GraphQL APIs
Demonstrated ability in constructing PostgreSQL databases for large-scale enterprise applications
Strong experience in integrating and managing PostgreSQL databases within ASP.NET microservices using Entity Framework Core (EFCore)
Support Azure cloud services for integrating applications (AKS, Storage Accounts, Key Vaults, etc.), and implement Azure Pipelines for orchestrating builds and deployments
Leverage Kubernetes for hosting application deployments, create and update Helm charts for managing Kubernetes configuration, and upgrade deployments
Participate in Agile Sprint meetings and use Azure DevOps (ADO) and Git to manage tasks, code, and status
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
Strong communication and team collaboration skills
Public Trust Eligibility Required
U.S. citizens are eligible for this position.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

Design and develop services to implement business logic and modify data using ASP.NET and EFCore
Create robust unit tests for APIs and other application components to ensure functionality and reliability
Integrate advanced observability features into services, including Open Telemetry metrics and correlation identifiers
Troubleshoot and resolve issues reported by testers and end-users, and address bugs effectively
Diagnose operational problems in deployed environments and log detailed bug reports for resolution
Model and refine data structures for new features and optimize models for existing functionalities
Develop complex SQL queries and views to enhance application integration and performance
Maintain and evolve GraphQL schemas to support seamless data integration across systems