Software Engineer III .NET / Application Modernization- Remote

Software Engineer III .NET / Application Modernization
Remote, CST
12-month contract
Pay Rate: $65.00 - $70.00per hr.

Our client needs a Software Engineer III to join a team supporting high-visibility, customer-facing financial applications. This role is a blend of C#/.NET development, application support, application modernization, and deployment automation. The engineer will work with existing applications, help modernize legacy technologies, and contribute to the organization's transition toward standardized CI/CD deployments using Harness and Deployer. The environment is currently deployed to OpenShift, with a strong focus on reliable, secure applications and authentication. The ideal candidate will have strong C#/.NET and SQL experience and be comfortable working in a large, regulated enterprise environment. Experience in banking, financial services, insurance, payments, or another highly regulated industry is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, enhance, and troubleshoot applications using C#/.NET.
• Work with SQL databases and backend systems.
• Provide application support and resolve technical issues in production and non-production environments.
• Participate in application modernization initiatives.
• Help upgrade legacy applications from .NET Framework 4.5/4.8 to newer .NET versions.
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Support the organization's transition to Harness and Deployer for application deployments.
• Work with applications currently deployed in an OpenShift environment.
• Contribute to authentication and application security initiatives.
• Collaborate with developers, technical teams, and business stakeholders.
• Potentially contribute to front-end modernization efforts, including React, as application needs evolve.
• Support applications where reliability, security, availability, and customer impact are critical.

Required Skills:

• Five (5) years of experience
• Strong hands-on experience with C# and .NET development.
• Experience with SQL and relational database backends.
• Experience with application support, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Experience working with existing applications and implementing enhancements or updates.
• Ability to work with legacy applications while contributing to modernization efforts.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and collaborate effectively with a development team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Harness experience.
• Experience with MuleSoft or MuleSoft integrations.
• Experience upgrading .NET Framework 4.5/4.8 applications to newer .NET technologies.
• OpenShift experience.
• Experience with authentication/security within applications.
• Experience supporting high-volume, customer-facing applications.
• Banking or financial services experience is highly preferred. Large insurance or other regulated enterprise experience is also valuable.
• Experience with payments, Remote Deposit, Zelle, Real-Time Payments (RTP), or transaction-processing systems is a strong plus. Candidates should be comfortable supporting high-visibility applications where security, reliability, and customer impact are critical.