Becoming an ASP.NET Developer

The job of an ASP.NET developer is to work with the help of an application frame work that is developed as well as marketed by Microsoft. In fact, this is a field that requires programmers to build dynamic web sites, web applications, and web based services. ASP stands for Active Server Pages which is also referred to as ASP technology. ASP.NET is a technology that is built on the CLR which is the abbreviated term for Common Language Runtime. Programmers can actually write ASP.NET with the help of any kind of the supported .NET languages.

One of the key responsibilities of ASP.NET developers happens to be working in collaboration with the members of the existing staff for the creation of e-commerce portals and the like. The candidate is required to have extensive knowledge of the tier web based application and its development. Alongside that, the developers who choose to go for ASP.NET jobs are required to take in a lot of responsibilities that they are assigned, and some of them include the following:

• Analysis of data
• Gathering of the requirements
• Designing the technical specifications
• Coding
• Testing
• Supporting the new as well as existing databases
• Supporting as well as creating the e-commerce applications
• Recommendation as well as implementation of technical solutions for enhancing the applications

The academic qualifications of ASP.NET developers depend on the subjects that are undertaken. It helps if you have a science based background. They are required to attain a master's degree in the field of computer application or an MCA. Some of the employers also prefer the candidates having a bachelor's degree in computer science which is a BE, or a master's degree in information technology or IT. You may also apply for ASP.NET jobs with a bachelor's degree in information technology or IT.



Some of the key skills of the ASP.NET developers constitute knowledge in the following arenas:

• ASP.NET framework
• .NET Remote Access
• .NET 1.0 and 3.0 including WCF, WF and WPF
• ASP.NET or C# programming languages
• Database development and design with one or more DBMS tools from an ASP.NET Environment
• SOA services
• Agile methodology
• Web based services
• Continuous integration

The training programs of the ASP.NET developer include courses in demonstrating proficiency in the field of communication and development of project status. A lot of associate and technical colleges offer courses in ASP.NET and related technologies such as:

• Solution Stream
• ASP.NET web pages
• Remote Access of web based services
• Sybase and Microsoft SQL Servers

The ideal candidate for the ASP.NET jobs is required to know the support techniques of high quality software as well as develop computing systems for integration with an existing software library. The training will help you with potential recommendations as well as contacts for referring to in the future.

Prior experience of about 3 to 5 years in the field of the ASP.NET jobs is a plus. In fact, you will be considered a successful candidate if you have experience in the following fields:

• 2 years' experience in ASP.NET C#
• Extensive knowledge of the .NET framework
• Experience in e-commerce architecture, development, design, deployment
• MSSQL Server 2000 with skills in Data Transform Services and database design
• Visual Source Safe
• Designing web and desktop applications

The career prospects of ASP.NET jobs in the field of development are good. The employment outlook of the ASP.NET developers is expected to grow until the year 2014 according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. The better and higher your qualifications and the more extensive your experience, the better your job prospects are supposed to be.

The average annual salary of an ASP.NET developer is around $80,000 to $100,000. This is also accompanied by yearly hikes and performance appraisals along with paid holidays, health insurance, and more.

The job of ASP.NET developers includes working for longer hours and even at times weekend and night shifts. ASP.NET jobs require the developer to have expertise in web applications, well commented code, implementation and working closely in collaboration with the other teams and team members for building new applications and features. They are also required to take up additional assignments when required in this job.