Backend Engineer, .NET – Contract

66degrees

Backend Engineer (.NET) developing scalable cloud-native applications for AI and analytics solutions at 66degrees. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering measurable business value.

Posted 7/10/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable cloud-native applications using .NET Core (C#), Java, or Python, with a strong emphasis on Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Agile methodologies. Demonstrates expertise in CI/CD pipeline setup, version control with Git, and database schema creation to support business processes.

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.NET Core (C#) DevelopmentCloud Services (Azure, Google Cloud Platform, AWS)Test-Driven Development (TDD)CI/CD Pipeline ManagementAgile Software Development

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Hard Skills

.NET CoreJavaPythonObject-Oriented ProgrammingEntity FrameworksMicrosoft SQL ServerConcurrency PatternsAutomated TestingUnit Testing FrameworksDesign Patterns

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationTeam-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

GitGitLabGitHubCI/CD Tools

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Native ApplicationsAgile CeremoniesClean CodeScalable ApplicationsDatabase Schemas

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaMS SQL Server.NETPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications using .NET and Java or Python
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
Implement and maintain unit tests; follow Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices where applicable
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment and integration
Use Git for version control and actively contribute to code reviews
Work on Azure or Google Cloud Platform (preferred), or other cloud services such as AWS.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of hands-on experience with .NET core (C#)
.NET Version 5 or older and should be proficient in development.
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming
Experienced in upgrading legacy .NET Framework applications to modern .NET, integrating agentic development workflows, and delivering robust, cloud-ready solutions.
Familiar with various design and architectural patterns
Knowledge of concurrency patterns
Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server.
Experience with Entity frameworks
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 gitlab,github
Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and TDD methodologies.
Experience with CI/CD tools, and Agile software development practices.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related, or equivalent work experience required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities