ASP.NET Services Engineer in Bethesda, Maryland at ARETUM Holdings LLC

Aretum is seeking skilled ASP.NET Services Engineers to support a federal civilian client. This role will focus on building and maintaining backend services, APIs, database integrations, and application logic using ASP.NET Core, C#, Entity Framework Core, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Azure, Kubernetes, and Azure DevOps.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in enterprise microservices, relational database integration, GraphQL API development, and containerized cloud applications. This position requires sound technical judgment, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work effectively in an Agile delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using ASP.NET Core, C#, and Entity Framework Core.
• Build microservices that support business logic, data updates, and enterprise application functionality.
• Integrate and maintain PostgreSQL databases, including data models, queries, views, and database structures.
• Develop and maintain GraphQL schemas and APIs for application functionality and data integration.
• Create unit tests for APIs, microservices, GraphQL APIs, and application code.
• Debug issues reported by testers and users, diagnose deployed environment issues, and implement fixes.
• Support application development and deployment across local, test, staging, and cloud environments.
• Work with containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm charts.
• Support Azure cloud integrations, including AKS, Storage Accounts, Key Vaults, Azure Pipelines, Azure DevOps, and Git.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, testers, and client stakeholders to support Agile delivery priorities.
• Maintain clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional background.
• 6+ years of software development.
• Hands-on background with ASP.NET Core, C#, Entity Framework Core, and PostgreSQL.
• Proven ability to build microservices and enterprise application services.
• Skilled in developing GraphQL APIs in ASP.NET or similar platforms.
• Ability to create unit tests for APIs, services, and application code.
• Knowledge of containerized application development and deployment using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Knowledge of Azure cloud services, including AKS, Storage Accounts, Key Vaults, and Azure Pipelines.
• Ability to use Azure DevOps and Git for task management, code management, version control, and deployment workflows.
• Familiarity with React and TypeScript for user interface development.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced client environment.
• Background supporting federal civilian clients.
• Familiarity with enterprise application modernization or cloud-native application development.
• Ability to troubleshoot applications in deployed cloud or Kubernetes-based environments.
• Ability to mentor or provide technical guidance to junior developers.
• Prior support for proposal, recompete, or contingent award efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background supporting federal civilian clients.
• Familiarity with enterprise application modernization or cloud-native application development.
• Ability to troubleshoot applications in deployed cloud or Kubernetes-based environments.
• Ability to mentor or provide technical guidance to junior developers.
• Prior support for proposal, recompete, or contingent award efforts.

EEO & Pay Transparency Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact our Talent Acquisition team for assistance. In compliance with Executive Order 13665, Aretum will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or that of another employee or applicant.

U.S. Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position does not offer sponsorship. 

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off

• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability

• Training & Development