Job Description & Details
The airline industry is rapidly modernizing its digital platforms, creating a huge demand for seasoned full‑stack developers who can build resilient, cloud‑native solutions. This contract role offers a chance to work on cutting‑edge .NET 8 applications while leveraging AWS services in a hybrid Chicago setting. If you have a decade of experience and enjoy tackling complex design patterns, this opportunity could be a perfect fit.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack .NET Developer to deliver high‑performance, cloud‑enabled applications within the airline domain. The role involves designing, coding, and maintaining end‑to‑end .NET solutions, integrating NoSQL databases, and ensuring API security while collaborating in an Agile environment.
Top 3 Critical Skills Table
| Skill | Why it's critical | Mastery Level |
|---|---|---|
| .NET 8 | Core framework for building scalable backend and frontend services | Senior |
| AWS Cloud | Enables deployment, scalability, and integration with NoSQL services | Senior |
| NoSQL Databases (DocumentDB/GraphDB/Aurora) | Supports flexible data models required by airline applications | Senior |
Interview Preparation
- Explain how you would implement a microservice using .NET 8 on AWS.
What the interviewer is looking for: Understanding of .NET 8 features, AWS services (e.g., ECS, Lambda), containerization, and deployment pipelines. - Describe a design pattern you have used to solve a complex problem and why you chose it.
What the interviewer is looking for: Depth of knowledge in design patterns, ability to justify choices, and impact on code maintainability. - How do you secure APIs in a cloud environment?
What the interviewer is looking for: Familiarity with authentication/authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT), API gateways, and best‑practice security controls. - What are the trade‑offs between using DocumentDB versus Aurora for airline data storage?
What the interviewer is looking for: Insight into NoSQL vs relational trade‑offs, consistency models, and performance considerations. - Walk us through your typical Agile workflow with Jira.
What the interviewer is looking for: Experience with Scrum/Kanban, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and tracking progress in Jira.
Resume Optimization
- Full Stack .NET
- .NET 8
- Design Patterns
- NoSQL
- DocumentDB
- GraphDB
- Aurora
- AWS Cloud
- Jira
- Agile methodologies
- API Security
- Airline domain
Application Strategy
When reaching out to the recruiter, send a concise email that starts with a friendly greeting, attaches your updated resume, and clearly highlights your top relevant skills. Make sure to mention related skills you possess, such as .NET 8, AWS Cloud, and NoSQL database experience, and reference any airline‑industry projects or design‑pattern work that aligns with the role.
Career Roadmap
| Current Role | Typical Experience | Core Focus | Next Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Stack .NET Developer | 8‑12 years | End‑to‑end .NET development, cloud integration | Senior Full Stack .NET Engineer |
| Senior Full Stack .NET Engineer | 12‑15 years | Architecture, mentoring, large‑scale systems | Lead Software Architect |
| Lead Software Architect | 15+ years | Strategic tech decisions, cross‑team leadership | Director of Engineering |