Scope of Services
Expert Developer is a member of a full lifecycle agile development team. Develops custom software applications and databases, implements enhancements to existing systems, troubleshoots application issues, implements integration between applications, and implements and supports Off the Shelf software solutions. Must be able to make high-level design choices and implement solutions following technical standards, including software coding standards, tools, and platforms for the enterprise. Work directly with subject matter experts (SME) and other stakeholders to ensure solutions meet defined requirements. Will be involved, and work in concert with other team members, to analyze, design, implement, and test solutions.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.
Experience
Five (5)+ years as a lead developer. Eight (8) + years of broad experience working with development technologies including Microsoft .NET (C#), ASP.NET/MVC, WCF/WebAPI, SQL Server, JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Durandal, Knockout, etc.), REST, XML, JSON, HTML, Python, GIS Frameworks, and CSS. Experience with Scrum, SAFe, DAD, or other agile approach, highly desired. Candidates with resumes reflecting extensive experience in updating legacy applications to service-oriented architecture will be given preference.
Primary Job Duties/ Tasks
The submitted candidate must be able to perform the following duties and/or tasks:
1. Work as a senior developer on various cross-functional application projects, ensuring that robust and scalable solutions are implemented. Collaborate with other team members and Subject Matter Experts to ensure solutions are implemented according to customer requirements.
2. Responsible for full lifecycle application development. Ensures code is written to implement the architecture and design such that it meets standards in terms of code quality and efficiency.
3. Fully unit test all solutions prior to User Acceptance Testing and implementation.
4. Initiate, drive and deliver effective experiences in partnership with distributed cross-functional teams to ensure all aspects of the architectural vision are communicated, supported and delivered to the highest standards; align core .NET based platform development initiatives with Department development vision, strategy and deployment
5. Develop and apply knowledge of trends, relevant software development technologies and methodologies.
Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
The submitted candidate must be able to apply specific knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
1. Skill in updating legacy applications to service-oriented architecture.
2. Knowledge of design patterns, performance issues and troubleshooting strategies.
3. Knowledge of development methodologies including waterfall and agile.
4. Skilled in the use of multiple development technologies including Microsoft .NET (C#), ASP.NET/MVC, WCF/WebAPI, SQL Server, JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Durandal, Knockout, and others), REST, XML, JSON, HTML, Python, and CSS.
5. Skilled in working with custom frameworks and templates.
6. Skill in architecting and deploying high volume, high transaction based, distributed and redundant web applications.
7. Skill with Microsoft SQL and other Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) including Oracle.
8. Skilled in verbal and written communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and customer service. 9. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline-driven environment.
10. Ability to balance multiple demands and work both independently and as part of a team.
11. Ability to conduct complex systems analysis and translate user requirements into business solutions. 12. Ability to integrate research and best practices into problem avoidance and continuous improvement. 13. Ability to architect cloud-based applications leveraging PaaS (Platform as a Service) and IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) offerings for leading vendors such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.
14. Ability to lead technical teams in delivering web technology architecture, design, and implementation. 15. Ability to effectively work as part of a distributed development team.
16. Ability to display professionalism in dealing with all levels of management and staff.
17. Ability to exhibit creativity and resourcefulness at problem solving while collaborating and working effectively with others across varied disciplines.
18. Knowledge of OOP (Object Oriented Programming) concepts.
19. Ability to display professionalism in dealing with all levels of management and staff.
20. Ability to exhibit creativity and resourcefulness at problem solving while collaborating and working effectively with others across varied disciplines.
General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
1. Initiative: Must be able to comprehend assignments, organize workload, and meet deadlines with little direction. Must be able to monitor and analyze situations to determine the next step.
2. Communication: Can clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.
3. Customer Service: Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.
4. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions utilizing critical thinking skills and analysis.
5. Flexibility: is open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information. Can adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others.
6. Interpersonal: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others
7. Leadership: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Can adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.
8. Problem Solving: Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations as accordingly.
9. Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal as an equal member of the team.
10. Quality Assurance: Knowledge of the ideologies, techniques and tools for quality assurance and control. The ability to put the ideologies, techniques, and tools into practice.
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Background Check : No
Drug Screen : No