.NET Services Engineer

Role Description

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
• 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.

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

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Travel Requirements

This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

Requirements

• Due to federal contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position.
• This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency’s background investigation requirements.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development