Engineer

Job Title Senior .NET developer Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Primary Skill: .NET Framework 8, .NET Core 8, SQL Server, Rest APIs Secondary: UI – Cockroach DB, Kafka Experience: Minimum 10 years Roles & Responsibilities Overview Job Description – Senior .NET Developer We are looking for a highly skilled Senior .NET Developer to support a major application modernization program involving the migration of existing systems from .NET Framework 4.8 to .NET Core 8 and a database transition from SQL Server to CockroachDB. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience modernizing enterprise applications, refactoring legacy components, and implementing scalable services. Key Responsibilities Lead the modernization of applications from .NET Framework 4.8 to .NET Core 8, ensuring improved performance, security, and maintainability. Design and develop RESTful Web APIs using .NET Core 8. Participate in and contribute to the migration of SQL Server workloads to CockroachDB, including schema transformation, data migration, and performance tuning. Refactor legacy code, introduce best practices, and drive engineering standards across the team. Collaborate with architects, database engineers, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless modernization. Troubleshoot production and lower‑environment issues related to APIs, services, and database integrations. Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and technical discussions. Document technical workflows, architectural components, and migration steps. Must Have Skills Strong experience with .NET Framework 4.8 Hands‑on expertise in .NET Core 6/7/8 (preferably .NET 8) Solid experience with Web API development Strong command of SQL Server, including stored procedures, indexing, query tuning Experience upgrading, refactoring, or re‑engineering legacy .NET applications Good to Have Experience with CockroachDB or any distributed SQL Messaging experience with Kafka or MQ (IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ etc.) Exposure to distributed systems, microservices, API gateways, or event‑driven architecture Preferred Qualifications Java development experience Domain experience in Wealth Management or broader BFSI environments Experience working in large‑scale modernization / transformation programs Familiarity with containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines Soft Skills Strong problem solving and analytical skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Ability to work in fast paced, multi‑team environments Proactive in identifying risks, blockers, and modernization opportunities Salary Range: $115,000-$128,000 a year Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE About the Company Tata Consultancy Services #J-18808-Ljbffr