NET Strong understanding of object-oriented design, SOLID principles, and common enterprise design patterns Strong SQL Server experience, including database design, complex queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning Experience with Docker and application containerization Familiarity with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration platforms Comfortable working in Linux environments, including troubleshooting and application operation Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and production deployments Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs Understanding of distributed systems and application integration patterns Business & SDLC Experience Experience gathering, clarifying, and documenting business requirements Ability to understand complex business workflows and accurately translate them into software Experience owning or co-owning the end-to-end SDLC, beyond simply writing code Strong ability to evaluate requirements and identify when a request needs to be reconsidered or reframed Strong written communication skills, particularly around technical documentation and design decisions Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Working Style Highly autonomous and capable of managing priorities, commitments, and quality without close supervision A systems thinker who considers downstream impacts before making changes to shared systems Comfortable working within complex, established applications and environments Honest and transparent about technical risk, scope, and delivery timelines Comfortable navigating ambiguity and bringing structure to unclear requirements Collaborative and willing to mentor and support other engineers Takes ownership of problems from discovery through resolution Nice to Have Experience migrating. NET applications from Windows environments to Linux-based containers Experience with alternative relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL Exposure to cloud-native application architecture and open-source technologies Experience with workflow or BPM platforms Experience designing workflow or state-machine logic Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments Familiarity with message queues, event-driven architecture, or asynchronous integration patterns Experience working across Microsoft and non-Microsoft technology ecosystems Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.