How to hire a Junior .NET Developer

How to hire a junior .net developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step junior .net developer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a junior .net developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new junior .net developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your junior .net developer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a junior .net developer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A junior .net developer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, junior .net developers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of junior .net developer salaries for various roles:

   Type Of Junior .NET Developer	Description	Hourly Rate
   Junior .NET Developer	Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site... Show More	$32-53
   Software Developer Internship	A software developer intern is responsible for assisting the software engineers with the design implementation and shadowing their duties to understand the processes more efficiently. Software developer interns use their classroom knowledge on practical applications, suggesting recommendations on how to make the project successful... Show More	$14-23
   Web Application Developer	A web application developer is responsible for designing website and system applications following clients' specifications and business' needs. Web application developers utilize their expertise in programming languages and system codes, ensuring the efficiency and smooth navigation of the website... Show More	$31-52

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • SQL Server
   • JavaScript
   • Net Core
   • CSS
   • JQuery
   • HTML
   • C Net
   • Web Services
   • Entity Framework
   • Web API
   • Architecture
   • Asp
   • Net MVC
   • NET Framework

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and implement all codes changes via SVN.
   • Lead requirement identification meetings and providing visual layouts of requirements utilizing Visio and PowerPoint.
   • Used JUNIT for testing and check API performance.
   • Develop modules base on CodeIginitor, an MVC base PHP framework.
   • Used XML files for data transfer and DOM API for retrieving data.
   • Design web pages using ASP.net server controls, HTML5, AJAX, CSS3, KendoUI and JavaScript.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your junior .net developer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A junior .net developer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, junior .net developers' average salary in south dakota is 29% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level junior .net developers earn 39% less than senior-level junior .net developers.
   • Certifications. A junior .net developer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a junior .net developer's salary.

   Average junior .net developer salary

   $87,553yearly

   $42.09 hourly rate

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   Entry-level junior .net developer salary

   $68,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 17, 2025

   Average junior .net developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
   1	California	$107,286	$52
   2	Washington	$105,571	$51
   3	New Jersey	$91,916	$44
   4	District of Columbia	$90,767	$44
   5	Maryland	$89,638	$43
   6	Texas	$88,760	$43
   7	New York	$87,879	$42
   8	Virginia	$87,500	$42
   9	Massachusetts	$86,851	$42
   10	Pennsylvania	$85,914	$41
   11	Arizona	$85,243	$41
   12	Minnesota	$84,872	$41
   13	North Carolina	$84,720	$41
   14	Colorado	$84,500	$41
   15	Illinois	$84,009	$40
   16	Georgia	$82,293	$40
   17	Ohio	$82,090	$39
   18	Missouri	$81,911	$39
   19	Florida	$81,260	$39
   20	Wisconsin	$80,961	$39

   Average junior .net developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
   1	Barclays	$123,669	$59.46	11
   2	CafePress	$119,762	$57.58
   3	Slalom	$117,959	$56.71	105
   4	Bed Bath & Beyond	$117,016	$56.26
   5	Open Systems Technologies	$114,461	$55.03	4
   6	QuinStreet	$113,758	$54.69	5
   7	City National Bank	$111,272	$53.50	4
   8	Texas Instruments	$108,122	$51.98
   9	Charles Schwab	$106,970	$51.43	13
   10	iHeartMedia	$106,711	$51.30
   11	Avanade	$106,638	$51.27	2
   12	Better	$106,187	$51.05
   13	Kelly Services	$105,727	$50.83	1
   14	Marriott International	$105,709	$50.82
   15	OneCoast	$105,210	$50.58
   16	Great American Insurance	$105,094	$50.53	12
   17	Royal Bank of Canada	$105,064	$50.51	2
   18	Merchants Fleet	$104,967	$50.46
   19	On-Demand Group	$104,336	$50.16	4
   20	Grandbridge Real Estate Capital	$103,694	$49.85	34

4. Writing a Junior .NET Developer Job Description

   A junior .net developer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a junior .net developer job description:

   Junior .NET Developer job description example

   BAE Systems, Inc. is currently looking for a .NET Developer to join an innovative team in Chantilly, VA. This position supports the development of mission-critical applications for a federal government client focused on national security.
   
   The .NET Developer position requires 5 years of experience with programming and software development including analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, maintenance, quality assurance, troubleshooting and/or upgrading of software systems.At least 2 years of experience using .NET software.
   Required Education, Experience, & Skills
   Clearance Required: Top Secret
   
   Required for specific team - Reactive Javascript (i.e., Vue, Angular JS)
   
   Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
   Preferred for specific team - C#
   
   About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
   BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
   
   Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
   
   Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
   At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right junior .net developer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with junior .net developers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit junior .net developers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your junior .net developer job on Zippia to find and recruit junior .net developer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dribbble, authentic jobs, working not working, coroflot.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with junior .net developer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a junior .net developer applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new junior .net developer

   Once you've selected the best junior .net developer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new junior .net developer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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