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Smart DataDayton, OHL6 LeadSeptember 3rd, 2026

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Cloud Native Developer (.NET Developer)
Location: Cincinnati, OH – Downtown
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
Environment: Paired Programming
Experience: 5+ years
Employment Type: Full-Time W2 Consultant with Benefits
About Smart DataSmart Data is a software consultancy and technology staffing firm that connects talented technology professionals with opportunities at leading organizations. We partner with clients across a variety of industries to provide experienced professionals who help solve complex business and technology challenges. When you join Smart Data, you'll have the opportunity to work with one of our established clients while gaining valuable experience, expanding your technical skills, and contributing to meaningful technology initiatives.
About the Opportunity: Smart Data is seeking a Cloud Native Developer (.NET Developer) to support one of our established enterprise clients in Downtown Cincinnati. This is a hands-on development opportunity within a highly collaborative, modern engineering environment. You'll work primarily with C# and .NET 8+ while contributing to cloud-native applications built and maintained using Test Driven Development (TDD), pair programming, CI/CD, and modern software engineering practices. This team takes a collaborative approach to development. Engineers regularly work in pairs, share ownership of solutions, and move across different areas of a large, polyglot codebase. You'll need to be comfortable encountering unfamiliar technologies, researching problems, learning as you go, and contributing even when you don't initially have every answer. The environment is well suited for a developer who has strong .NET fundamentals but doesn't want to be limited to a single technology stack. You'll have opportunities to work across application development, cloud platforms, messaging, databases, observability, DevOps tooling, and emerging AI capabilities. While experience with every technology listed below isn't expected, strong .NET development experience, a collaborative mindset, TDD experience or interest, and the ability to learn quickly are important to success in this role. What You'll Bring
Required Skills & Experience:
  • 4+ years of professional software development experience, with 5+ years preferred
  • Strong professional development experience with C# and .NETExperience with modern .NET frameworks; .NET 8+ experience preferred
  • Experience designing, developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining production applications
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and software engineering fundamentals
  • Ability to navigate and contribute to a large, complex codebase
  • Strong research, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to break complex technical problems into smaller, manageable components
  • Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) or a strong willingness to work within a TDD environment
  • Comfortable working collaboratively through pair programming
  • Experience with Git and modern source-control practices
  • Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
  • Ability to learn unfamiliar technologies, languages, frameworks, and programming patterns
  • Strong communication skills and ability to exchange constructive feedback with other engineers
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
Nice to Have:
  • Previous experience working in a pair-programming environment
  • Experience mentoring other software engineers
  • Experience contributing to open-source projects
  • Front-end development experience with Vue.js and/or Angular
  • Experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) / Tanzu Application Service
  • Experience with Azure and/or Kubernetes
  • Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with GitHub Actions and/or Concourse
  • Experience with Redis
  • Experience with RabbitMQExperience analyzing application logs, streaming data, and streaming metrics
  • Experience with metrics analysis and visualization
  • Experience with monitoring and observability platforms such as Dynatrace
  • Familiarity with SonarQube or similar code-quality tooling
  • Experience using GitHub Copilot or other AI-assisted development tools
Interest in applying AI capabilities to software development and technical problem-solving. Technology Environment The team works across a broad technology ecosystem that includes: Languages & FrameworksC#.NET 8+Vue.jsAngularCloud & Platform Pivotal Cloud Foundry / Tanzu Application Service AzureKubernetesPodmanCI/CD & Source Control Gitgit-mob GitHubGitHub Actions ConcourseData & Messaging Relational Databases NoSQL Databases RedisRabbitMQDevelopment ToolsVisual Studio with ReSharperJetBrains Rider PostmanGitHub Copilot Windows 11 / macOSMonitoring, Quality & Delivery DynatraceFalcon LogScaleSonarQubeRallyWhat Success Looks LikeIn this role, success means: You become a productive contributor within a large and complex application environment You consistently deliver reliable, maintainable, and well-tested .NET solutions You embrace TDD and pair programming as core parts of how the team develops software You're comfortable entering unfamiliar areas of the codebase and learning what you need to solve the problem You collaborate effectively rather than operating as an isolated developer You can research and break down ambiguous technical problems You use logs, metrics, and observability tools effectively when troubleshooting You continuously expand your knowledge across development, cloud, DevOps, and emerging technologies You contribute to improving engineering quality, automation, and delivery practices You help create a culture of shared knowledge and technical growth Why This Role Matters This role supports a sophisticated enterprise technology environment where software quality, reliability, and maintainability are critical. The engineering culture emphasizes more than simply delivering code. Developers are expected to understand problems, collaborate closely, test thoroughly, learn continuously, and contribute to the long-term quality of the applications they support. As a Cloud Native Developer (.NET Developer), you'll have the opportunity to deepen your expertise in C#/.NET and cloud-native development while gaining exposure to modern platform engineering, CI/CD, observability, distributed systems, and AI-assisted development. It's an opportunity for an experienced developer who wants to continue growing technically while working in an engineering culture built around collaboration, TDD, pairing, experimentation, and continuous improvement. Why Join Smart Data? At Smart Data, we connect technology professionals with opportunities where they can make a meaningful impact. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to: Work with established enterprise clients Build and support modern, business-critical applications Gain experience within complex enterprise technology environments Expand your expertise across .NET, cloud, DevOps, and modern engineering practices Work alongside experienced technology professionals Develop experience with TDD and collaborative engineering practices Explore emerging technologies and AI-assisted development Continue building valuable technical and professional skills for your long-term career You'll also have access to: Competitive base salary Medical, dental, and vision insurance Optional life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match and optional profit sharing Paid vacation Paid bench time Training and professional development opportunities Referral bonus opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer Smart Data is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.