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Freelance Backend Net Developer Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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How much do freelance backend net developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance backend net developer in Raleigh, NC is $56.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.06 and $66.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Backend Net Developer vs Freelance Frontend Net Developer?

AspectFreelance Backend Net DeveloperFreelance Frontend Net Developer
Primary FocusServer-side logic, databases, APIsUser interface, client-side scripting, design
Required Skills.NET, C#, SQL, REST APIsHTML, CSS, JavaScript, frameworks like Angular or React
Work EnvironmentServer environments, cloud platforms, backend systemsWeb browsers, UI/UX design, client devices
Common UsageBuilding and maintaining server-side applicationsCreating interactive and responsive user interfaces

While both roles involve .NET technologies, Freelance Backend Net Developers focus on server-side development, databases, and APIs, whereas Freelance Frontend Net Developers specialize in creating engaging user interfaces and client-side functionality. Understanding these differences helps clients choose the right freelancer for their project needs.

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Principal Software Engineer/Developer

Principal Software Engineer/Developer

Fidelity Investments

Durham, NC • Hybrid

$130K - $174K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


Fidelity Investments rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 266 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 148 rated financial services


Job description

Job Description:

Position Description:

Develops Web applications in a hybrid technology stack -- Angular,GraphQL, and Java. Programs software solutions using Angular,NgRx, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and HTML. Integrates Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and Representational State Transfer (REST) Web services, using JSON, XML, REST, SOAP, and Spring Framework. Builds automation pipelines according to DevOps methodologies, using Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools -- Jenkins, Artifactory, and GitHub. Automates the setting up infrastructure components in Amazon Web Services (AWS) stack IAM roles, security policies, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Services (EKS) cluster.Usesbusiness knowledge to translate the vision for divisional initiatives into business solutions by developing complex software applications and conducting studies of alternatives. Analyzes and recommends changes in project development policies, procedures, standards, and strategies to development experts and management.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Participates in architecture design teams.

  • Defines and implements application-level architecture.

  • Develops applications on complex projects, components, and subsystems for the division.

  • Recommendsdevelopmenttesting tools and methodologies and reviews and validates test plans.

  • Responsible for QA readiness of software deliverables.

  • Developscomprehensive documentation for multiple applications or subsystems.

  • Establishes full project life cycle plans for complex projects across multiple platforms.

  • Responsible for meeting project goalson-timeandon-budget.

  • Advises onrisk assessment and risk management strategies for projects.

  • Plans and coordinates project schedules and assignments for multiple projects.

  • Acts as a primary liaison for business units to resolve various project/technology issues.

  • Provides technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluation estimates on technology initiatives.

  • Advisessenior management on technical strategy.

  • Mentors junior team members.

  • Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projectssup-portingseveral divisional initiatives.

  • Develops original and creative technical solutions toon-goingdevelopment efforts.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and five (5) years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) designing, architecting, and developing Web applications, using Angular and RESTful APIs in a Financial Services domain.

Or, alternatively,Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) designing, architecting, and developing Web applications, using Angular and RESTful APIs in a Financial Services domain.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must alsopossess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise ("DE")architecting, designing, and delivering enterprise-scale Web applications, and providing technical direction across User Interface (UI), API, and backend layers, using Angular, TypeScript,GraphQL, Java, and Spring Boot; and establishing best practices for modular design, scalability, Cloud readiness, and maintainability across engineering teams, using SonarQube andESLint.

  • DEguiding and mentoring cross-functional engineering teams, driving development of secure and performant customer onboarding and profiling platforms for high-net-worth clients, using Angular security best practices and JWT-based authentication mechanisms; and promoting reusable UI patterns, responsive design with Bootstrap frameworks, and accessibility standards, using Smart Web Component and Lighthouse technologies to ensure compliance and maintainable front-end architecture.

  • DEsetting technical strategy and governance across distributed microservices and Cloud-native architectures, defining standards for API design, authentication (OAuth and SSO), CI/CD pipelines, and observability; and guiding the adoption of DevOps practices and tooling (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes), with deployment and monitoring in Cloud environments (AWS or Azure).

  • DEcompleting the full software development lifecycle -- project scoping, sprint planning, stakeholder alignment, strategic thinking, and team mentoring -- using Jira and Confluence; and enabling Agile delivery through tools (Git, Stash, and Maven) and implementing frameworks for measurable code quality and process feedback.

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Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.


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