Gateway Project Software Engineer

Gateway Project Software Engineer (.NET)

Location: Remote (U.S.

-Based)
Employment Type: Contract (12 months, possible extension)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
Compensation:

• W2: $95,000-$105,000/year

• OR 1099: $55/hour

We are seeking a Gateway Project Software Engineer to support a high-priority application development initiative for a federal research environment. This role is part of a cross-functional Agile scrum team responsible for delivering a modern business application that integrates with multiple enterprise personnel systems.

This is a hands-on engineering role
—ideal for a mid-to-senior level .NET developer who thrives in clean code, strong collaboration, and structured Agile delivery.

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using C# and .NET 8+

• Build front-end components using ASP.NET MVC, Razor views, and Bootstrap

• Develop and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases, stored procedures, and queries

• Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with external systems

• Write and maintain unit tests and automated integration/regression tests

• Collaborate closely with product owners, QA, and fellow engineers in an Agile/Scrum environment

• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• U.S. Citizenship (required - no exceptions)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

• 6+ years of professional software development experience

• Strong experience with:

  • C# and .NET (8 or higher)

  • ASP.NET MVC and Razor

  • Microsoft SQL Server (2019+)

  • RESTful API development

• Experience working on Agile development teams

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with
  Azure Dev Ops and CI/CD pipelines

• Familiarity with Jira for Agile task tracking

• Experience with
  Entity Framework Core or Dapper

• Exposure to Azure cloud services (App Services, Functions, Storage, AKS)

• Experience with
  Docker or containerized deployments

• Test-driven development (TDD) experience

• Fully remote (U.S.
  
  -based)

• Collaborative Agile team environment

• Contract role with potential extension based on project needs

• High-visibility project with real business impact

• Modern .NET stack (not legacy maintenance)

• Clear scope, structured Agile delivery, and realistic expectations

• Competitive rates aligned to market

Benefits:
Medical (PPO/HDHP), Dental, Vision STD, LTD, Life & AD&D FSA and HSA options PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave (where applicable) 401(k) with employer match EAP and Discount Programs

About CRI Advantage: CRI Advantage has delivered innovative IT and business solutions for more than 30 years, serving both private and public sector clients with technical excellence and a strong commitment to customer success.