Contract-to-Hire Intermediate Developer - [.NET / Azure / C# / SQL]

Carex is partnering with a Financial Services industry partner to identify a Mid-level Software Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a developer who can quickly contribute within a modern engineering environment built on .NET and Azure cloud infrastructure. The position focuses on building scalable applications, developing APIs and microservices, and supporting a DevOps-driven development culture. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong engineering fundamentals, experience with modern .NET development, and a commitment to Agile delivery, engineering excellence, and high-quality software design. This position will be onsite in Madison one day per week. What You'll Do Develop high-quality application code that meets acceptance criteria and aligns with established programming standards and SDLC protocols. Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices that enable reliable data integration and high-performance application functionality. Contribute to a DevOps-focused culture by supporting and improving CI/CD pipelines and continuous delivery practices. Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications in collaboration with senior engineers and stakeholders. Participate in refining technical designs using user stories, acceptance criteria, and Agile development practices. Support production systems by troubleshooting incidents, identifying root causes, and implementing permanent solutions. Execute application and procedural updates according to defined implementation and release plans. Deliver customer-focused solutions while collaborating effectively with team members and internal stakeholders. Continuously seek opportunities to improve engineering processes, code quality, and system performance. What You'll Bring 1–5 years of professional software development experience, depending on architectural exposure and technical depth. Strong experience developing applications using modern .NET (8.0/10.0) . Experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and services. Solid experience with SQL Server and relational database design. Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices architectures . Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines , DevOps practices, and automated deployment processes. Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies , including BDD or TDD practices. Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on scalable, maintainable, and reliable application design. Experience with React or modern front-end frameworks is considered a plus. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and engineering teams while maintaining a strong focus on quality and delivery. Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. #LI-LL1 #J-18808-Ljbffr