Senior Full-Stack .NET Web Developer (Contract)
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full-Stack .NET Web Developer to join the technology team as an independent contractor supporting a local government entity. The role focuses on designing, building, maintaining, and optimizing polished, secure, accessible, and high-performing public-facing web applications and mission-critical public services. It combines expertise in server-side C#/.NET services and modern JavaScript front ends with UI/UX sensibility, problem-solving, and technical leadership. The developer will also support cloud hosting and deployments, including a strategic Azure-hosted messaging platform, while strengthening automation, reliability, and troubleshooting capabilities.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on web application development.
- Expertise in C#/.NET (Core/Framework), including ASP.NET Core MVC/Razor Pages and RESTful API development.
- Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript and hands-on experience with at least one major framework: React, Angular, or Vue.
- Solid command of HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, and cross-browser design principles.
- Experience with SQL Server or comparable relational databases and strong SQL query and optimization skills.
- Experience implementing web accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 AA or Section 508.
- Experience with Azure, including App Service, DevOps/CI-CD pipelines, and cloud deployment for web applications.
- Strong understanding of web application security practices, including authentication/authorization, OWASP Top 10, and data protection.
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, debugging, communication, and leadership abilities across front-end, back-end, and database code.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with public sector or government web applications.
- Ability to use generative AI and AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality, code review, refactoring, unit-test creation, troubleshooting/debugging, and technical documentation, while validating generated output for accuracy and security.
- Experience with SharePoint, Power Automate, or other Microsoft 365 integration technologies.
- Relevant technical certifications in web development, .NET, Azure, or JavaScript frameworks.
- Prior experience leading small development teams or mentoring peers.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain responsive, accessible web applications using ASP.NET Core (MVC/Razor Pages) and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
- Build and maintain RESTful/GraphQL APIs and C#/.NET backend services that power front-end applications and integrate with SQL Server and other enterprise systems.
- Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into clean, semantic, cross-browser HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Architect scalable, secure, and performant front-end and back-end web systems, including component libraries, state management, and reusable UI patterns.
- Ensure applications meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility and web security best practices, and are optimized across browsers and devices.
- Collaborate with product, UX/design, QA, and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end web solutions.
- Support cloud-based hosting and deployment initiatives using Azure App Service, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical best practices, code reviews, and architectural discussions across front-end and back-end development.
- Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable, and automated web application deployments.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability in production.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
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