Senior .NET Backend Developer

Brooksource is seeking a Senior .NET Backend Developer to design and implement high-performance, scalable backend services in Azure, focusing on high-concurrency event-driven architectures and microservices. This contract role is based in Charlotte, North Carolina on a hybrid schedule, with a pay rate of USD 70 per hour, and offers collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, observable systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services using C# and .NET
• Architect and implement event-driven, distributed systems
• Build high-throughput, low-latency applications
• Deploy and manage applications within Azure container environments
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve performance, reliability, and observability

Requirements

• Proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem
• Strong background in asynchronous programming (async/await) and multithreading
• Experience building high-concurrency, event-driven systems
• Ability to diagnose issues such as deadlocks, race conditions, and thread starvation
• Hands-on experience with Azure, including Container Apps or AKS
• Experience using Azure Service Bus, Event Hubs, or similar messaging services
• Familiarity with Application Insights, Log Analytics, and distributed tracing
• Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
• Understanding of microservices architecture
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows

Technologies

• C#
• .NET
• Azure
• Azure Container Apps
• AKS
• Azure Service Bus
• Event Hubs
• Application Insights
• Log Analytics
• Docker
• WebSockets
• gRPC
• Azure Speech Services
• Python
• Avaya
• CTI
• SIP
• RTP

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care FSA
• Supplemental coverage
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Paid company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance

Why This Role

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, large-scale systems
• Hands-on experience with modern cloud and microservices architectures
• Collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment

Telephony / Real-Time Systems

• Experience with Avaya integrations or CTI concepts such as SIP/RTP and call control
• Exposure to real-time streaming or audio processing

AI / Streaming Tech

• Familiarity with Azure Speech Services
• Experience with WebSockets or gRPC for real-time communication

Additional

• Python experience for scripting or automation