C# / ASP.NET Application Engineer (Remote)

Overview: GovCIO is hiring an experienced skilled C\# / ASP.NET Application Engineer to maintain and enhance a C\# ASP.NET web application with a SQL Server backend, SSIS packages, Active Directory integration, and SQL Server Agent scheduled jobs. This position is fully remote within the United States. Responsibilities: * Maintain and improve ASP.NET (MVC/Web API/Web Forms) applications, ensuring seamless integration between front\-end and back\-end components * Support SQL Server databases: queries, indexing, performance tuning * Update and deploy SSIS packages * Manage SQL Server Agent jobs and troubleshoot failures * Design, query, and manage relational databases (SQL Server), including writing efficient T\-SQL, stored procedures. * Configure and support AD authentication and IIS settings. * Troubleshoot, diagnose and debug issues across the full application stack, from the UI down to the database and server layers * Collaborate with cross\-functional teams including database administrators, system administrators, and security teams to design new features and troubleshoot issues * Maintain documentation and follow secure coding practices * Write clean, maintainable, and well\-documented code following .NET coding standards and object\-oriented design principles * Optimize data models and database architectures to enhance performance and scalability * Participate in code reviews and contribute to overall code quality and adherence to .NET best practices * Stay current with updates to the .NET framework and the broader Microsoft development ecosystem, recommending improvements where relevant Qualifications: **Required Skills and Experience*** Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering with 12\+ years of experience or commensurate professional experience * Strong C\# and ASP.NET experience * Solid T‑SQL skills and SQL Server administration knowledge * Hands‑on SSIS development and troubleshooting * Experience with Active Directory and Windows Authentication. Able read / write to AD. * SQL Server Agent job management * Familiarity with IIS administration * Git\-based development workflow * Strong problem‑solving and communication skills **Preferred Skills and Experience*** ASP.NET Core experience * Advanced SQL performance tuning * CI/CD (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions) * PowerShell scripting * Experience with modern auth (OIDC/SAML) and cloud/hybrid environments **Clearance Required** * Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust Posted Salary Range: USD $160,000\.00 \- USD $185,000\.00 /Yr.