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# Senior .Net Data Engineer

- **Company:** LIGHTHOUSE
- **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $176,800.0 - $239,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Software Quality, Code Review, Data Architecture, Data Centers, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Security, Database Storage Structures, Systems Analysis, .NET Framework 4, NoSQL, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Data Processing, Cloud Platform System, .NET Core, Azure Data Factory, Core Api, Cloud Migration, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us2da154553d694724164a65a2be1180eb/eaa

## About the Role

* 8+ years of systems analysis and application development experience with proven expertise in data processing, ETL frameworks, and data architecture
 * Strong proficiency with C# and .NET Core development, with experience modernizing legacy .NET Framework applications
 * Demonstrated experience with Azure cloud services, particularly Azure Data Factory (ADF) for orchestrating data pipelines and workflows
 * Solid understanding of both SQL and NoSQL database structures with hands-on experience designing data models and optimizing data access patterns
 * Experience in Azure application architecture and cloud migration strategies, including experience rebuilding on-premises applications for cloud environments
 * Proven ability to work on complex, ambiguous projects with minimal direction—strong problem-solving skills and the ability to challenge assumptions and propose innovative technical solutions
 * Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborate effectively with senior management, vendors, and cross-functional teams

## Description

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Senior .Net Data Engineer position! This is a 12 month contract with expected extension and/or conversion to FTE and will be hybrid on site 4 days per week in Wilmington, DE. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.
What You'll Be Doing:

 * Lead the migration and modernization of legacy applications from internal data centers to Azure cloud infrastructure, designing scalable architectures that leverage modern cloud-native patterns and services
 * Design and develop complex ETL pipelines and data processing workflows to integrate multiple vendor systems, combining data from diverse sources and orchestrating seamless data flows across the platform
 * Build and enhance wealth management applications including trading interfaces, portfolio analytics, reporting capabilities, and settlement/reconciliation systems used by traders and clients
 * Architect and implement solutions for less-defined problem spaces by creating technical designs, evaluating Azure patterns and services, and establishing best practices for the team to follow
 * Modernize existing .NET Framework 4.x applications to .NET Core as part of the Azure migration, ensuring code quality and adherence to current development standards
 * Collaborate with internal application owners, cross-functional development teams, and vendor partners to define technical approaches and deliver efficient, compliant solutions
 * Mentor and provide technical leadership to less experienced developers, conducting code reviews and ensuring team adherence to development standards and architectural guidelines
 * Manage technical components of projects including specifications, test plans, documentation, and status reporting to senior management


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