A .NET Developer is a software professional who specializes in building applications using the Microsoft .NET framework. They are responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions that meet specific business requirements.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain software applications using the Microsoft .NET framework and related technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and other developers, to gather and analyze requirements and design software solutions.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code that follows coding standards and best practices.
• Perform unit testing and debugging to ensure the quality and reliability of the software applications.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.
• Work with databases and SQL queries to store and retrieve data efficiently.
• Integrate third-party libraries, APIs, and services into software applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues reported by users.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, frameworks, and industry trends in software development.
• Collaborate with the team to continuously improve development processes and practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong knowledge and experience in developing software applications using the Microsoft .NET framework (C# or VB.NET) and related technologies (ASP.NET, MVC, Entity Framework).
• Proficient in web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, or Vue.js).
• Experience with database development and SQL (Microsoft SQL Server or other relational databases).
• Familiarity with software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
• Understanding of software testing principles and experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., NUnit, MSTest).
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git, TFS) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and related frameworks (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with front-end development frameworks and libraries (e.g., Bootstrap, jQuery).
• Experience with mobile app development using Xamarin or other cross-platform frameworks.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and familiarity with common security vulnerabilities.