Backend.NET DeveloperLocation: Westchester, IL (Hybrid)Duration: 6 Months ContractPosition Overview: We are seeking experienced Backend.NET Developers with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure Integration Services and event-driven architecture. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building scalable cloud-based applications, developing REST APIs, and implementing messaging solutions using Azure Service Bus and Kafka. Candidates must be local to the Westchester, IL area and willing to work in a hybrid work environment.Required Experience:5–8+ years of hands-on experience in.NET developmentStrong experience with C#,.NET Core, ASP.NET Core, MVC.NET, Web APIExperience with TypeScript and jQueryStrong SQL Server development and database optimization skillsHands-on experience with Azure cloud services and Azure Integration ServicesExperience with Azure Service Bus (Mandatory)Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systemsExperience with event-driven architecture and messaging systemsStrong troubleshooting, debugging, and application monitoring skillsExperience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsHighly Preferred Skills:Apache KafkaAzure Logic AppsAzure FunctionsAzure API ManagementAzure Event GridDockerKubernetesAzure DevOpsApplication Insights