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Looking for a skilled .NET developers to join your tech team? Here’s some expert guidance on how to tap into this talent pool.

What skills to look for when hiring a .NET developer

Some key skills for .NET developers include:

• C# will usually be a top skill for .NET developers.
• Experience using the Visual Studio integrated development environment.
• Experience using frameworks such as .NET, .NET Core,  ASP.NET and ASP.NET MVC.
• Relational database experience using Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as front-end frameworks like Angular, React, or Vue.
• Knowledge of database design and management, including relational database concepts, SQL queries, and data modeling techniques.
• Experience developing APIs using technologies like REST or SOAP.
• Familiarity with security best practices, such as data encryption, cross-site scripting prevention, and authentication and authorisation mechanisms.

How to broaden your talent pool when hiring .NET developers

You can widen your net by looking for backend-focused developers, with experience in object oriented languages — they can pivot into this role with relative ease if open to it.

Writing a .NET developer job description

To put together a job description for a .NET developer, check out our guide on creating a role scorecard here, and use our downloadable scorecard template. When it comes to adding required skills to your job description, check out our list of key skills for .NET developers above.

By putting together a good role scorecard, it will be easier to come up with the practical definition of the right person for the role you are trying to fill. You are then ready to set up your public-facing job advert.