.NET Technical Consultant

Overview Job Title: .NET Technical Consultant Location: Remote - Canada Working Hours: Central Time Zone Type: Independent Contract (Contractor / Non-Employee) Start Date: ASAP Pay Rate: $80-$100/hr CAD We are seeking an experienced .NET Developer / .NET Technical Consultant with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on .NET development experience, ideally within financial services organizations or on finance-related projects. The ideal candidate will be strong in C# and ASP.NET Core, building secure, scalable web applications and APIs, and collaborating closely with business and technical teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain applications using .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core, Web APIs). Implement and consume RESTful APIs and web services to integrate with internal and external systems. Work closely with business analysts, architects, and stakeholders to understand functional and technical requirements and translate them into technical specifications and working code. Contribute to the implementation of integration solutions, including calling APIs, working with messaging systems, and handling data exchange between systems. Participate in the design and development of components within microservices-based or modular architectures under the guidance of senior engineers/architects. Ensure application code adheres to security, performance, and scalability best practices, especially in the context of financial data and transactions. Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, and conduct unit testing and integration testing. Collaborate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and follow coding standards and best practices. Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving production issues, including performance tuning and optimization. Support the adoption of DevOps and CI/CD practices by integrating code into build/release pipelines and automating tests where possible. Prepare and maintain technical documentation for applications, services, and integration points Qualifications Core Technologies 5+ years of hands-on development experience with .NET Framework / .NET Core / ASP.NET Core. Strong proficiency in C#, RESTful APIs, and Web Services. Experience building web applications and backend services, including Web APIs. Exposure to or understanding of microservices architecture and modular application design. Financial Domain Professional experience working in a financial services company (e.g., banking, payments, trading, insurance) or delivering finance-related projects (e.g., digital banking, payment processing, financial reporting). Familiarity with typical financial data, security, and compliance considerations (such as handling sensitive data, audit trails, and transaction integrity). Cloud & DevOps Practical experience deploying and supporting applications on Azure, AWS, or GCP (Azure preferred). Experience using CI/CD tools (such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions) for build and release management. Familiarity with Docker and containerized applications; exposure to Kubernetes (AKS/EKS) is a plus. Architecture & Design Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP), design patterns, and best practices for maintainable, scalable code. Experience with performance tuning (e.g., optimizing database calls, caching, efficient use of resources). Exposure to event-driven architecture and messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka, Service Bus, or similar) is a plus. Database & Data Strong working knowledge of SQL Server (queries, stored procedures, indexing, performance optimization). Experience with at least one NoSQL database (e.g., MongoDB, Cosmos DB) is a plus. Familiarity with data integration concepts (ETL, data feeds, file-based interfaces, or API-based data exchange). Nice to Have Experience supporting or developing digital banking or online financial platforms. Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments. Knowledge of common security frameworks and standards, such as OAuth2, JWT, SSO, and IAM. Exposure to AI/ML integrations or modern data platforms (e.g., data lakes, analytics platforms). Familiarity with MuleSoft or similar integration platforms (e.g., API Gateway, RAML/OAS specifications, DataWeave or other transformation tools). Relevant certifications in Azure, AWS, or other cloud / development technologies. Soft Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Collaborative team player who can work effectively with developers, testers, architects, and business analysts. Solid problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail. Ability to manage time effectively, handle multiple tasks, and deliver within deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered. Pay Range USD $60.00 - USD $75.00 /Hr.