Net Developer

Job:.NET Developer

Location : Denver Colorado

Duration : Long Term Contract

The Developer II has responsibilities across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from business requirements to support but the DEV II primarily focused on development activities. Development activities including but not limited to working with business analysts and customers to understand requirements; working with team members to apply secure programming techniques using standards and best practices; commenting code for peers and testers; performing unit testing configuration management source code control deployment and release management; and providing support services as needed. Operational support services vary in scope from minor bug fixes (tickets) to major enhancements (change orders). As an application reaches the sunset stage the developer will participate in planning efforts around replacement and modernization. The developer operates at the application level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES In order of importance list those duties and responsibilities which are central and necessary to the performance of the job. Using clear and concise statements explain each function Its frequency and the expected results therein. Be sure to describe both the scope and complexity of each function.

Primary job responsibility: Application Development and Support Required tasks to fulfill primary responsibility:

• Consult with Solution Architects Solution Engineers and others as appropriate to design applications in line with OIT strategies (e.g. Cloud First Mobile First Secure Colorado etc.).
• Collaborate with Business Analysts Customers Project Managers and others as appropriate to assist in the creation of estimates and timelines for assigned application development projects and tasks.
• Develop applications in line with business requirements using Agile or Waterfall methodologies as needed. Perform coding (inhouse applications) or configuration management (COTS applications) in accordance with standards and best practices and further minimize defects through disciplined unit testing.
• Coordinate update releases and other system changes contribute to the implementation of break/fix solutions and update documentation and configuration information related to changes as needed throughout the life cycle.
• Organize build and validate all segments of the code related to a specific build (release) for final User Acceptance Testing.
• Ensure development activities within the positions scope of responsibility are consistent with established service portfolio policies procedures standards and guidelines.
• Determine the best approach in the development of an applications code to meet the customers current requirements and anticipate future enhancement needs.
• Identify and recommend changes to development policies processes templates and standard operating procedures to improve the overall quality of work delivered.
• Collaborate across a matrix management environment with other developers and other OIT department staff as needed. Must understand lines of authority and follow protocol to engage other resources.
• Find unique ways to resolve issues in the development process to meet the requirements of the customers and lead to the most efficient implementation possible.

Primary job responsibility: Tracking and reporting of work assigned.

• Required tasks to fulfil primary responsibility:
• Working with the supervisor develop estimates of the work effort necessary to deliver application solutions based on the project specifications provided.
• Record time spent on work activities into the approved project tracking system.
• Provide appropriate progress reports to the supervisor or project manager as requested.
• Determine reasonable and accurate estimates for the completion of assigned work activities.

Primary job responsibility: Additional Duties As Assigned

• Required tasks to fulfil primary responsibility:
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• May be required to travel to any agency or location throughout the state to provide services.
• May be required to submit to subsequent background screening in accordance with the policy and practice of the applicable State agency.
• 2 years of handson programming experience in applications development.

Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in information technology computer science or a related field. (Substitution of relevant experience for education is a possibility at the hiring managers discretion.)

• • Minimum 2years experience with C# .NET and SQL.
  • Documented proficiency working on development platforms using multiple programming languages. (Encourage applicant to provide copies of performance evaluations letters of reference etc.)
  • Documented proficiency working collaboratively with teams across the software development life cycle. (Encourage applicant to provide copies of performance evaluations letters of reference etc.)
  • Familiarity with delivering application prototypes and pilots in various project methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
  • Familiarity with using Application Programming Interfaces to integrate systems or data sources.
  • Proficiency in time and task management.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.