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C# Developer Job Description Template

C# is a modern, general purpose, object-oriented programming language designed around the Common Language Infrastructure. A great C# developer is capable of handling many aspects of developing an application, including but not limited to performance, scalability, security, testing, and more. C# developers can develop modern applications that run on desktop computers, or even sophisticated back-end processes powering modern web applications. The frameworks .Net and Mono combined allow a wide range of platforms to be targeted by applications developed with C#.

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C# is a modern, general purpose, object-oriented programming language designed around the Common Language Infrastructure. A great C# developer is capable of handling many aspects of developing an application, including but not limited to performance, scalability, security, testing, and more. C# developers can develop modern applications that run on desktop computers, or even sophisticated back-end processes powering modern web applications. The frameworks .Net and Mono combined allow a wide range of platforms to be targeted by applications developed with C#.

Writing a good job description and job advertisement for a C# developer requires an emphasis to be placed on the specific technologies necessary for the project. When you are looking for an advanced C# developer to fill a specific niche, posting a generic C# developer description in your job ad will bring numerous applications from people who are unfamiliar with the required technologies, or have very limited knowledge of the language and platform as a whole.

This article will provide you with a sample C# developer job description that will help you write the perfect job ad, and assure that you easily find and hire the person that matches your specific criteria.

C# Developer - Job Description and Ad Template

Copy this template, and modify it as your own:

Company Introduction

{{Write a short and catchy paragraph about your company. Make sure to provide information about the company culture, perks, and benefits. Mention office hours, remote working possibilities, and everything else you think makes your company interesting.}}

Job Description

We are looking for a C# developer responsible for building C# applications, including anything from back-end services to their client-end counterparts. Your primary responsibilities will be to design and develop these applications, and to coordinate with the rest of the team working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and quality product is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional applications
  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C# code
  • Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
  • Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems
  • Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
  • {{Add other responsibilities here that are relevant}}

Skills

  • Proficient in C#, with a good knowledge of its ecosystems
  • Familiarity with the .NET framework {{you may specify particular versions based on your requirements}}
  • Familiarity with the Mono framework {{if needed}}
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming
  • Skill for writing reusable C# libraries
  • Familiar with various design and architectural patterns
  • Knowledge of concurrency patterns in C#
  • Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server {{if deemed necessary for the project needs}}
  • Experience with popular web application frameworks, such as Nancy
  • Familiarity with Windows Presentation Framework {{if needed}}
  • Knack for writing clean, readable C# code
  • Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
  • Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
  • Basic understanding of Common Language Runtime (CLR), its limitations, weaknesses, and workarounds
  • Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools {{such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial}}
  • Familiarity with continuous integration
  • {{Make sure to mention any frameworks, libraries, or any other technology relevant to your project}}
  • {{List education level or certification you require}}
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