job summary: Randstad Digital is hiring and we're looking for someone like YOU to join our team! If you are seeking a new opportunity, looking to grow in your career, or you know someone who is - we want to hear from you! Take a look at the below opportunity, or feel free to visit RandstadUSA.com to view and apply. location: Charlotte, North Carolina job type: Contract salary: $48 - 53 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Core Responsibilities Design and implement backend services using .NET Core 8 and .NET Framework.Develop and maintain microservices and APIs.Integrate with Kafka and Apigee for event-driven and API management.Optimize SQL Server queries and database performance. qualifications: Soft Skills Strong analytical and debugging skills.Ability to work independently and in a team.Excellent communication and documentation.Awareness of emerging AI technologies and their impact on software development.Ability to adapt to AI-assisted workflows and integrate AI tools into daily tasks.Curiosity and initiative to explore AI-driven solutions for productivity and innovation. skills: Required Skills .NET Core 8, C#, ASP.NET Core Web API, Entity Framework Core..NET Framework (4.x), ASP.NET MVC/Web Forms, WCF.Microservices architecture, service discovery, API gateways.SQL Server, T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing.Kafka producers/consumers, schema registry.Apigee API proxy creation, security policies. Preferred Skills Docker, Kubernetes, OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT.CI/CD with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.Experience utilizing GitHub Copilot or similar AI pair programming tools.Familiarity with AI-assisted code generation, refactoring, and documentation.Understanding of how to leverage AI language models for research, prototyping, or automation. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.