Applications Development Analyst

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Work experience can substitute on a year for year basis for the degree.

Experience:

Candidate MUST have a minimum of 15+ years as a lead full-stack developer, with broad experience working with development technologies including Microsoft .NET, (C#, VB.NET), ASP.NET/MVC, WCF/Web API, ASP.NET Web Forms, JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Knockout, and others), REST, XML, JSON, HTML, and CSS. Must have advanced to expert level knowledge in designing and developing scalable applications and integrating systems.
Candidates with demonstrated production experience building and deploying full-stack applications on the .NET / C# / Azure / React technology stack will be given strong preference. Experience with Azure cloud services for application hosting, identity, storage, and integration is highly desirable. 

Required Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming and its application in building scalable, maintainable full-stack solutions.
• Strong proficiency in front-end development using React (preferred) or comparable modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Knockout), HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles, to deliver intuitive and accessible user interfaces.
• Strong experience with back-end development in Microsoft .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core), RESTful APIs, and integration with relational databases such as Azure SQL Server.
• Demonstrated experience developing and deploying cloud-based applications in Microsoft Azure, leveraging Azure services for hosting, identity, storage, integration, scalability, and reliability.
• Skill in creating seamless user experiences, including UI/UX best practices, accessibility standards (WCAG), and performance optimization for web applications.
• Experience with relational database design and development, including writing efficient queries and working with ORM frameworks such as Entity Framework.
• Skill in translating business requirements and wireframes into functional, user-friendly applications, ensuring usability and responsiveness across devices.
• Familiarity with data exchange formats (JSON, XML) and integration with APIs for dynamic, interactive interfaces.
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies, including iterative design, rapid prototyping, and continuous delivery practices.
• Ability to create and execute test plans, including unit, functional, and UI testing, and ensure quality assurance throughout the development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver production-ready features within committed timelines and to provide post-deployment production support.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with business stakeholders, business analysts, technical leads, and QA team members to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and contribute effectively as part of a small, high-trust cross-functional team.
• Ability to integrate research and best practices into problem avoidance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to display professionalism in dealing with all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to exhibit creativity and resourcefulness at problem solving while collaborating across varied disciplines.
• Ability to develop and manage information systems documentation in accordance with the Department's standards.
• Experience in coordinating with Business Analysts and Product Owners to capture business requirements; ability to bridge the gap between technical and business language.
• Knowledge of financial systems such as PeopleSoft ERP.