Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Full Stack .NET Engineer to help modernize and transform a legacy system. This role is designed for engineers who can deliver results with speed, precision, and autonomy. It requires a high degree of technical fluency, ownership, and the ability to execute effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly gain fluency in a 2M line VB.NET codebase, helping evolve it for today's needs.
• Build and enhance our C# middle layer using Entity Framework Core.
• Design and implement full-feature solutions alongside our product owner.
• Triage and resolve critical, high-stakes bugs.
• Own integrations with third-party APIs such as UPS, Vertex, FedEx, and Twilio.
• Collaborate with other high-performing developers to raise the bar for the platform.

Essential Skills

• 6 years of full stack development experience with VB.NET.
• Proficiency in both legacy systems and modern C#/EF Core patterns.
• Experience with legacy code migrations.
• Strong skills in VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, Razor MVC, and SQL scripting.
• Experience with SQL Server and Entity Framework Core.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and GitHub Copilot.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with 3rd-party APIs such as UPS, Vertex, Twilio, FedEx, and Azure.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and artificial intelligence software.

Work Environment

This development team operates 100% remotely, but candidates must live within a 4-hour drive of Nicholasville, KY, as occasional on-site collaboration is required. The team consists of 4 developers and does not follow any formal project management methodology. The role offers generous benefits, including options for 100% paid health and vision insurance for employees, competitive costs for families, generous PTO accrual starting day one, and a 401k with employer matching. The team is small and highly collaborative, optimizing AI in almost every role.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nicholasville, KY.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $63.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $55 - $63