Senior .NET Back End Developer - Contract (Hybrid)

This role will start off as a temporary contract hourly position. We anticipate the duration lasting approximately 6 months, but may extend. The location is based in Lathrup Village, Michigan, and follows a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence 3-5 days per week.

Please note: Due to the in-office requirement, we will only be considering candidates that are local to the Metro Detroit area at this time.

About Detroit Labs

Detroit Labs was founded in 2011 with a vision for building digital products, services, and the teams that power them. We create digital solutions that transform the way our clients do business. We build genuine relationships based on respect, trust, and results. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture that values people - providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive professionally, exceed client expectations, and be themselves at work. We have a variety of client teams we work with ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies so there are always new and exciting projects going on.

Detroit Labs is looking for Senior Backend Developers with experience in Microsoft technologies to join a high-performing Agile team in the banking/credit union space. This role focuses on designing and delivering scalable, end-to-end solutions across web and service layers that support critical business and member-facing applications. It will mostly focus on back end development, but at times may include some full stack work. You will work closely and collaboratively with existing development teams and the business to deliver innovative new features that will improve member experience, and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of associates and team members.

Our Application

At Detroit Labs, a member of our team will read over every application (including yours), and will review your resume in addition to your responses to the application questions.

To help us get to know you better, we encourage you to answer these questions genuinely and honestly. We value each applicant and want to learn about the real you. Be yourself in your responses, and our team will look forward to understanding what you can bring to this role!

• 7+ years of experience developing Backend and/or Full stack software professionally
• Proficiency developing Backend software in the Microsoft ecosystem using .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, and Entity Framework
• Front-end experience with Razor, Blazor, or modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React) is a plus
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript in the context of enterprise web development.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., xUnit, Selenium, Resharper)
• Hands-on experience with DevOps pipelines and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, TFS, Sonar)
• Familiarity with SQL Server or other relational databases
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments with an emphasis on continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain back-end services and APIs using .NET Core, C#, and Entity Framework.
• Build responsive, modern web applications using ASP.NET MVC, Razor, Blazor, and JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (e.g., Angular or React)
• Develop and consume RESTful and SOAP services, ensuring high performance and reliability
• Apply software architecture principles such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Object-Oriented Design (OOD), and multi-layered architectures
• Leverage Agile Software Craftsmanship practices: Test-Driven Development (TDD), continuous integration, automated testing, and refactoring
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines and other DevOps practices using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, SonarQube, etc
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather requirements, design technical solutions, and deliver high-quality software
• Participate in code reviews, team learning sessions, and architecture discussions
• Work a hybrid work schedule, coming into the Lathrup Village office 3-5 days per week

• Compensation for this role is on an hourly basis and will range from $95-$100/hr. Commensurate with experience
• Equipment to complete your work
• Detroit Labs Swag
• Access to company engagement events