AWS Senior .NET Modernization Engineer

About Aligned Technology Group (Aligned TG) Aligned TG empowers organizations to harness the full potential of AWS cloud technologies, driving secure, scalable, and sustainable business outcomes. We approach every challenge with grit, embracing a results-driven mindset to ensure our clients achieve their goals. Our mission is to deliver unparalleled cloud advisory, engineering, financial management, and security services while continuously learning and innovating to stay ahead of industry advancements. Guided by a culture of collaboration and humility—where being "Team AWSome" means leaving egos at the door—we tailor our services to meet the unique needs of technology-enabled startups, mid-market, and enterprise clients. With a focus on execution, agility, and excellence, we are the trusted partner businesses rely on to navigate the complexities of cloud modernization and achieve their strategic objectives.Senior .NET Modernization EngineerPosition SummaryAligned Technology Group (ATG) is seeking a Senior .NET Modernization Engineer to lead enterprise application modernization initiatives for public sector and commercial customers. This role will focus on transforming legacy .NET Framework applications into modern, cloud-native solutions running on AWS. The ideal candidate combines deep .NET development expertise with experience modernizing large-scale applications, implementing cloud best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.As a Senior .NET Modernization Engineer, you will play a key role in helping organizations accelerate digital transformation by refactoring legacy applications, improving scalability and maintainability, and preparing workloads for containerization and cloud-native deployment models.ResponsibilitiesModernize enterprise applications from .NET Framework to .NET 8 and .NET CoreAnalyze existing application architectures and develop modernization strategiesRefactor legacy codebases to support cloud-native architectures and AWS best practicesIdentify and remediate application dependencies, third-party libraries, and NuGet package compatibility issuesMigrate legacy applications to modern frameworks and development patternsDevelop and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices architecturesImplement application logging, monitoring, observability, and security controlsCollaborate with DevOps engineers to integrate applications into CI/CD pipelinesSupport containerization initiatives using Docker and Kubernetes platforms such as Amazon EKSPerform code reviews and mentor junior developers on modernization best practicesTroubleshoot complex application issues and provide technical leadership throughout modernization effortsDevelop technical documentation, migration runbooks, and knowledge transfer materialsRequired Qualifications5+ years of software engineering experience with C# and .NET technologiesStrong experience with both .NET Framework and .NET Core/.NET 8Experience modernizing or migrating legacy enterprise applicationsStrong understanding of object-oriented design principles and software architecture patternsExperience developing REST APIs and service-oriented architecturesExperience working with SQL Server and relational databasesFamiliarity with source control systems such as GitExperience participating in Agile development environmentsStrong communication and problem-solving skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience working with AWS cloud servicesExperience with containerization technologies such as Docker and KubernetesFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK)Experience with CI/CD platforms and automated testing frameworksExperience modernizing applications within government, healthcare, or highly regulated environmentsKnowledge of microservices and event-driven architecturesCertificationsPreferred but not required:AWS Certified Developer – AssociateAWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateAWS Certified DevOps Engineer – ProfessionalWhy Join ATG?At Aligned Technology Group, you'll work alongside cloud, data, AI, and modernization experts helping customers solve complex technical challenges. We partner closely with AWS to deliver transformational outcomes while providing opportunities to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, modernization programs, and enterprise-scale initiatives.Originally posted on Himalayas