.NET Framework is a software framework developed by Microsoft. It is powerful, flexible, and can be adapted to a broad range of uses. Every .NET developer should be at least proficient either in using VB.NET or C#, or even better, both languages. The great .NET developer should be capable of handling many aspects of the application, including but not limited to performance, scalability, security, and testing. A fully knowledgeable .NET developer can use .NET to build a highly distributed web application, a sophisticated desktop application, or even a modern mobile application. Additional knowledge about Mono is a plus, as the combination of .NET and Mono allows for an even a wider range of platforms to be targeted.
.NET Framework is a software framework developed by Microsoft. It is powerful, flexible, and can be adapted to a broad range of uses. Every .NET developer should be at least proficient either in using VB.NET or C#, or even better, both languages. The great .NET developer should be capable of handling many aspects of the application, including but not limited to performance, scalability, security, and testing. A fully knowledgeable .NET developer can use .NET to build a highly distributed web application, a sophisticated desktop application, or even a modern mobile application. Additional knowledge about Mono is a plus, as the combination of .NET and Mono allows for an even a wider range of platforms to be targeted.
Writing a good job description or advertisement for a .NET developer requires an emphasis to be placed on the specific language (e.g., VB.NET or C#) necessary for the project. When you are looking for an advanced .NET developer to fill a specific niche, posting a generic .NET developer description in your job ad will bring numerous applications from people who are unfamiliar with the specific aspects of .NET that are relevant to your project.
This sample .NET developer job description can be used to help you write the perfect job ad, and assure that you easily find and hire the person that matches your specific criteria.
.NET Developer - Job Description and Ad Template
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Company Introduction
{{Write a short and catchy paragraph about your company. Make sure to provide information about the company culture, perks, and benefits. Mention office hours, remote working possibilities, and everything else you think makes your company interesting.}}
Job Description
We are seeking a .NET developer responsible for building .NET applications using {{Insert specific .NET languages and technologies here that are relevant to your project; indicate whether the focus is on front-end, back-end, or both}}. Your primary responsibility will be to design and develop these layers of our applications, and to coordinate with the rest of the team working on different layers of the infrastructure. A commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and quality product is essential.
Responsibilities
Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional applications
Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code
Integrate data storage solutions {{may include databases, key-value stores, blob stores, etc.}}
Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to mitigate and address these issues
Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
{{Add other responsibilities here that are relevant}}
Skills
Strong knowledge of .NET web framework {{you may specify particular versions based on your requirements}}
Proficient in {{C# and/or VB.NET}}, with a good knowledge of their ecosystems
Familiarity with the Mono framework {{if needed}}
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming
Skill for writing reusable libraries
Familiar with various design and architectural patterns
Knowledge of concurrency patterns
Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server {{if deemed necessary for the project needs}}
Experience with popular web application frameworks
Familiarity with Windows Presentation Framework {{if needed}}
Knack for writing clean, readable, and easily maintainable code
Understanding of fundamental design principles for building a scalable application
Experience creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
Basic understanding of Common Language Runtime (CLR), its limitations, weaknesses, and workarounds
Experience implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools {{such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial}}
{{Make sure to mention any frameworks, libraries, or any other technology relevant to your project}}
{{List education level or certification you require}}
Toptal is a marketplace for top .NET developers and coders. CEOs, CTOs, and management at top companies and start-ups work with Toptal .NET freelancers to augment their development teams for .NET development, application development, web development, and other software development projects to achieve their business needs.
United StatesToptal Member Since February 26, 2019
Casey has over six years of full-stack web development experience with .NET technologies. He's developed large-scale food-safety certification systems for ServSafe which serves millions of users annually. Casey also has experience in all aspects of creating SaaS applications and would love to work with you on your next product.
Jakub is a technical leader and full-stack developer with nine years of hands-on experience creating microservices, APIs, and web applications. He possesses a broad knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack, including C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET. Jakub is familiar with microservies architecture and cloud-based solutions (Microsoft Azure). While working primarily in the industrial area, he has learned how to deliver critical software systems that are highly available, secure, and fast.
Nemanja is a motivated software engineer with excellent technical and problem-solving skills. Recently, he's worked on different projects in the Office natural language team at Microsoft—across all product aspects from the design, coding, testing, and validation of back-end service APIs. Nemanja is interested in client/server apps and specializes in .NET technologies and also works with the Java technology stack.
Eric is an experienced software architect and engineering manager. He has designed and built large, complex software systems from the ground up and has hired and managed as many as 100 engineers. He was the CTO at Loop, LLC (www.autoloop.com) for over a decade, where he created one of the leading customer engagement platforms for auto dealerships. Other companies that he has worked for in senior roles include AOL and British Telecom.
United StatesToptal Member Since December 11, 2013
A highly motivated, versatile, and skilled product manager, Wouter has demonstrated expertise in software design and delivery, covering large-scale cloud services, mobile apps, and on-premise software. He has a proven ability to identify and drive strategic programs from inception to launch and thrives in collaborative, team-oriented, and ambiguous environments. He has excellent interpersonal skills and is passionate, creative, and dedicated.
United Arab EmiratesToptal Member Since December 6, 2019
Luigi is a seasoned cloud and leadership specialist with over two decades of professional experience in a variety of environments. He is passionate about technology and value-driven projects, and he is highly adaptable. Luigi has been part of significant industry transformation waves directly from some of the leaders driving the digital era.
Marko has over a decade of experience with large-scale software including architecture, design, coding, testing, documentation, build, and release. He's held a variety of roles throughout his career such as software engineer and architect, technology lead, full-stack developer, scrum master, QA mentor, and DevOps engineer.
Jonathan is a full-stack engineer with more than ten years of experience. He is comfortable working on large-scale distributed systems and client-facing, single-page web apps. Jonathan also excels at big data and is often involved with social media-related analytics projects.
Marko is an IT specialist with a Master's degree in Informatics and 11 years of experience in software development with .NET and Microsoft SQL Server platforms. He's reliable, responsible, and an ambitious person, ready to master new skills and achieve new successes. He enjoys following new technologies with a focus on HTML5 and JavaScript.
Justin is a technical professional with a passion for learning and 15+ years of experience leading teams to build enterprise-grade distributed applications that solve real-world problems. He is a firm believer that collaboration across all facets of a business, from development to marketing to sales, is required to succeed in this endeavor.
United StatesToptal Member Since February 15, 2019
Hugo has over 20 years of experience working on projects for Google, Etsy, Anthem, McAffee, Facebook, American Express, Symantec, Deutsche Telekom, HBO, Showtime, Marvel Studios, Netflix, and US FedRAMP. He loves automation and working with the latest technologies. DevOps before DevOps is a statement associated with Hugo's career.
