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Job#: 3030671

Job Description:

.NET Developer (Contract‑to‑Hire)Role Summary

We are seeking a hands-on .NET Developer who is strong in core fundamentals and comfortable writing, explaining, and defending their code. This role requires an engineer who can clearly articulate their thought process, solve problems in real time, and work deeply in code—not someone focused on leadership, oversight, or theory alone.

This is an individual contributor role on a growing, learning-focused team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using .NET / C#
• Build and explain RESTful APIs
• Write basic to intermediate SQL queries to support application logic
• Collaborate with the team to solve technical problems and improve system design
• Participate in code walkthroughs, technical discussions, and live problem-solving sessions
• Adapt to evolving technologies and development standards within the team

Required Qualifications

• ~5–10 years of professional development experience5–6 years preferredOpen to junior or mid-level candidates with strong fundamentals
• Strong experience with:.NET / C# developmentWeb application developmentSQL
• Ability to:Write and explain RESTful APIsWrite SQL queries during interviewsCode a simple program liveClearly explain problem-solving approaches (even if solutions are not perfect)
• Solid understanding of software fundamentals and development best practices

Nice to Have

• Experience with Oracle databases
• Exposure to environments that require bridging or working across SQL and Oracle platforms

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Strong preference for candidates with formal education and solid technical foundations
• Bootcamp-only or non-technical career-pivot candidates are generally not a fit unless depth is clearly demonstrated

Work Style & Team Fit

• Comfortable working on a new, evolving team
• Curious, growth-minded, and open to learning
• Coachable and collaborative
• Confident engaging in technical discussions without avoiding challenges
• Prefers candidates who are adaptable rather than rigid or set in their ways

Location

• Strong preference for Kansas City–based candidates
• Cleveland candidates considered only if Kansas City options do not materialize
• Preference for candidates who can be local, engaged, and long-term contributors

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.