Junior .NET Developer

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Experience

• Minimum four (4) years of professional software development, systems analysis, or application engineering experience in enterprise environments, including substantial experience developing C#/.NET applications.
• Minimum two (2) years of hands-on experience in AI development, machine learning engineering, or data analytics.
• Experience with AI development tools, frameworks, and best practices for coding, prototyping, testing, and debugging.
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting web applications, APIs, services, and integrations using technologies such as:
• C#
• ASP.NET
• .NET Core/.NET
• Web API
• SQL Server
• Entity Framework
• JSON
• Related Microsoft technologies
• Experience integrating third-party or cloud-based services into enterprise applications, preferably including AI, machine learning, cognitive services, or intelligent automation platforms.
• Experience working through the full software development lifecycle, including:
• Requirements analysis
• Design
• Development
• Testing
• Deployment
• Production support
• Ongoing enhancements
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid software delivery environments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong proficiency in:
• C#
• .NET
• API development
• Enterprise integration patterns
• Software engineering best practices
• Programming proficiency in:
• Python
• SQL
• Scripting languages
• Working knowledge of AI concepts including:
• Prompt engineering
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Vector search
• Document intelligence
• Model orchestration
• Service-based AI integration
• Ability to evaluate AI solutions with consideration for:
• Security
• Privacy
• Performance
• Cost
• Reliability
• Operational support
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services supporting:
• Application hosting
• Identity
• Storage
• Monitoring
• DevOps
• AI services
• Understanding of:
• Source control
• CI/CD pipelines
• Software testing
• Release management
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.