Job Description
Senior .NET Reporting & Migration Architect (WebFOCUS to FastReports.NET)
We are seeking a Senior .NET Reporting & Migration Specialist to lead the migration of enterprise reporting capabilities from WebFOCUS to a modern .NET Core–based reporting engine leveraging FastReports.NET. This role will be responsible for designing scalable, secure, and maintainable reporting services, integrating with enterprise systems, and enabling asynchronous and event-driven report processing using Azure Service Bus.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting Platform Migration & Architecture
• Lead the end-to-end modernization of WebFOCUS reports, data logic, and scheduling into a .NET-based reporting framework.
• Analyze legacy WebFOCUS components (FEX procedures, data sources, parameters, access controls).
• Design a target-state reporting architecture using .NET Core, Web APIs, and FastReports.NET.
• Define standards for report templates, metadata, versioning, scheduling, and distribution.
.NET Development & Engineering
• Develop .NET Core / ASP.NET Web API services for report execution and delivery.
• Build and maintain report templates using FastReports.NET.
• Create reusable components for data access, filtering, and report export (PDF, Excel, CSV).
• Ensure performance optimization using EF Core, LINQ, and optimized SQL queries.
Data Integration & Messaging
• Work extensively with SQL Server for data retrieval and transformation.
• Implement Azure Service Bus for:
o Asynchronous report processing
o Long-running or batch report generation
o Event-driven report triggers and orchestration
• Integrate reporting services with upstream and downstream enterprise applications.
DevOps, Quality & Governance
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise security, logging, error handling, and monitoring standards.
• Conduct design and code reviews; mentor and guide development teams.
• Produce architectural documentation, migration guidelines, and operational runbooks.
Stakeholder & Business Collaboration
• Partner with business users and data teams to validate report accuracy and behavior.
• Translate functional requirements into scalable reporting solutions.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the migration lifecycle.
Required Technical Skillset
Core Engineering Skills (Must-Have)
• .NET Core / .NET 6+, C#
• ASP.NET Core Web API
• Microserv ices architecture
• Entity Framework Core (EF Core) and LINQ
• SQL Server (complex queries, performance tuning)
• WebFOCUS (report development, procedures, data handling)
Reporting Technologies
• FastReports.NET (preferred; hands-on experience is a strong advantage)
o Report design and layout
o Parameterized reports
o Multiple output formats
• Experience with other enterprise reporting tools is acceptable if FastReports exposure is limited.
Cloud & DevOps
• Azure Cloud & Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Releases)
• Experience deploying .NET services to Azure or cloud environments
• Understanding of application monitoring, diagnostics, and operational support
Messaging & Integration
• Azure Service Bus
o Queues and topics
o Asynchronous processing
o Event-driven workflows and decoupled services
Experience Requirements
• 8–12+ years of overall software development experience
• 5+ years in enterprise-scale .NET development
• 3+ years of hands-on WebFOCUS experience
• Proven experience leading or enabling legacy reporting migrations
• Strong architectural and system design experience
Nice-to-Have / Added Advantage
• Direct implementation experience with FastReports.NET
• Experience modernizing BI or reporting platforms
• Knowledge of access control and report-level security models
• Containerization experience (Docker / Kubernetes)
Soft Skills & Leadership Traits
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous migration environments
• Mentorship and technical leadership capabilities
We are seeking a Senior .NET Reporting & Migration Specialist to lead the migration of enterprise reporting capabilities from WebFOCUS to a modern .NET Core–based reporting engine leveraging FastReports.NET. This role will be responsible for designing scalable, secure, and maintainable reporting services, integrating with enterprise systems, and enabling asynchronous and event-driven report processing using Azure Service Bus.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting Platform Migration & Architecture
• Lead the end-to-end modernization of WebFOCUS reports, data logic, and scheduling into a .NET-based reporting framework.
• Analyze legacy WebFOCUS components (FEX procedures, data sources, parameters, access controls).
• Design a target-state reporting architecture using .NET Core, Web APIs, and FastReports.NET.
• Define standards for report templates, metadata, versioning, scheduling, and distribution.
.NET Development & Engineering
• Develop .NET Core / ASP.NET Web API services for report execution and delivery.
• Build and maintain report templates using FastReports.NET.
• Create reusable components for data access, filtering, and report export (PDF, Excel, CSV).
• Ensure performance optimization using EF Core, LINQ, and optimized SQL queries.
Data Integration & Messaging
• Work extensively with SQL Server for data retrieval and transformation.
• Implement Azure Service Bus for:
o Asynchronous report processing
o Long-running or batch report generation
o Event-driven report triggers and orchestration
• Integrate reporting services with upstream and downstream enterprise applications.
DevOps, Quality & Governance
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise security, logging, error handling, and monitoring standards.
• Conduct design and code reviews; mentor and guide development teams.
• Produce architectural documentation, migration guidelines, and operational runbooks.
Stakeholder & Business Collaboration
• Partner with business users and data teams to validate report accuracy and behavior.
• Translate functional requirements into scalable reporting solutions.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the migration lifecycle.
Required Technical Skillset
Core Engineering Skills (Must-Have)
• .NET Core / .NET 6+, C#
• ASP.NET Core Web API
• Microserv ices architecture
• Entity Framework Core (EF Core) and LINQ
• SQL Server (complex queries, performance tuning)
• WebFOCUS (report development, procedures, data handling)
Reporting Technologies
• FastReports.NET (preferred; hands-on experience is a strong advantage)
o Report design and layout
o Parameterized reports
o Multiple output formats
• Experience with other enterprise reporting tools is acceptable if FastReports exposure is limited.
Cloud & DevOps
• Azure Cloud & Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Releases)
• Experience deploying .NET services to Azure or cloud environments
• Understanding of application monitoring, diagnostics, and operational support
Messaging & Integration
• Azure Service Bus
o Queues and topics
o Asynchronous processing
o Event-driven workflows and decoupled services
Experience Requirements
• 8–12+ years of overall software development experience
• 5+ years in enterprise-scale .NET development
• 3+ years of hands-on WebFOCUS experience
• Proven experience leading or enabling legacy reporting migrations
• Strong architectural and system design experience
Nice-to-Have / Added Advantage
• Direct implementation experience with FastReports.NET
• Experience modernizing BI or reporting platforms
• Knowledge of access control and report-level security models
• Containerization experience (Docker / Kubernetes)
Soft Skills & Leadership Traits
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous migration environments
• Mentorship and technical leadership capabilities
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior .NET Reporting & Migration Architect (WebFOCUS to FastReports.NET) position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
