Job Description :
The client is seeking a motivated contract Senior Software Developer. The candidate will participate in a project to move a suite of web-based applications from a Linux environment to a Windows IIS environment. The candidate will participate in current system analysis, code review, application architecture, systems design and development, database design, and applications programming. The Linux web apps consist of a PHP front end, and a MS SQL server database and Linux Apache Web server backend. The position requires strong background experience working PHP, Linux and Apache as well as with Microsoft s suite of development products PHP for IIS, C#, SQL Server, etc.), and GIT. Candidates should also possess
excellent problem solving, organizational and communication skills, and keep abreast with emerging technologies. Candidate should have 7 to 10 years experience as a developer, of which a minimum of 5 years as a senior developer.
Responsibilities:

• Assess the current environment and develop a migration approach and target architecture.
• Coordinate project efforts with varying degrees of complexity, deadlines, goals, etc.
• Create detailed project documents including but not limited to Design/Deployment documents, configuration documents and other technical documentation.
• Recommend best practices and business process efficiency improvements.
• Make management presentations and submit reports as required.
• Design and execute test plans to ensure that high quality, intuitive functional solutions are delivered.
• Analyze the current codebase and translate that into a solution architecture and design.
• Develop and manage client facing deliverables.
• Provide end-user support and troubleshoot solutions to correct issues related to software implementations.
• Configure and deploy solutions, work with internal business partners to develop customized end-products for internal customers.
• Oversee and provide documentation of technical and help documentation for the business users.
• Deliver training to internal customers, ensuring thorough understanding of use and ongoing assistance.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

• Bachelor s degree in information technology or related field required.
• Excellent written & verbal communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Strong skills in converting PHP Linux to PHP IIS
• Working knowledge of, Apache, Linux, MS SQL for Linux, IIS, MS Web APIs, HTML, JavaScript, and GitHub
• Working knowledge and understanding of C# programming language and Microsoft SQL Server

Minimum of 7 to 10 years of development experience required, which includes :

• Software Development
• Database Management
• Information Systems Architecture
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a senior developer required.