Cognitive is seeking an API Software Developer to support the VA T4NG Consolidated Corporate Support Services (CCSS) program serving our Department of Veterans Affairs Corporate Portfolio clients across the entire U.S. The API Developer role will need to have SQL experience, understanding of Entity Framework (data access library for .NET), and an understanding of LINQ and the transition of LINQ queries to SQL queries (LINQ is the query syntax in the C# language).

Responsibilities Include:

• Design, development, and testing of new features in the applications. Responsible for regular communication with others involved in the development process. Implement, test, and bug-fix functionality. Responsibility for design and implementation of software projects using C#
• Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops autonomous services, desktop applications, web applications, scripts, and utility programs.
• Ensures software standards are met.
• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet outlined objectives.
• Work is reviewed by supervisor/lead to measure meeting objectives.
• Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Works under general direction on routine work. May receive detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.
• Follows established procedures.
• Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Contributes to completion of milestones associated with specific projects.

Required Skills:

• C#, Microsoft .Net
• Basic HTML5 and CSS3, JavaScript 5.x, TypeScript 4.x, Bootstrap 5.x, JQuery 3.6.x
• Visual Studio CODE (for development) and Visual Studio 2019 – 2022: Team Foundation Server
• Ability to write clean, well formatted code
• Application Programming Interface (API)
• Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server

Required Education, Experience, and Clearance:

• Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience, - OR –
• Ability to obtain a VA Position of Public Trust – Medium Background Investigation (MBI)

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Angular
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Agile development methodology experience
• Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and very good interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic with ability to self-manage workload and deliverables under tight deadlines