What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Systems Engineer position at Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)?

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Software Systems Engineer (.Net Developer)
Location: Remote
Department: Veterans Affairs (VA)
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI)

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform technical planning, high-level and detailed requirements definition, test planning and execution (including use cases, test procedures, and test data), software systems integration, and technical support for software systems and subsystems
Perform software system product services, including concept design, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal
Serve as an active member of the software development team participating in daily stand-ups
Utilize full-stack development expertise that ranges from development of .Net back-end application using C#, unit testing, testing with Nunit or other tools, and deployment using Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of application
Provide development support (as needed) for solutions deployed to production
Implement long-term solutions and building blocks within the Agile framework for improved reusability
Interface with the stakeholders for project requirements
Apply and promote good software engineering practices such as test automation, modularization, and simplification
Collaborate and coordinate with colleagues on various solutions and problems
Document software designs, which may include design diagrams, data flow diagrams, software module descriptions, etc.
Use Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tools to include Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, and Git

Required Skills and Experience
Expertise in .Net framework and .Net Core, with a strong understanding of C# Proficiency in developing back-end applications using Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture and .Net core Strong Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design patterns Experience with Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface (RESTful APIs) and other APIs Proficiency in database design and development, including working with Structured Query Language (SQL) Server and Entity Framework A familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)) and services Experience with version control systems (e.g. GIT and Team Foundation Server/Team Foundation Version Control (TFS/TFVC)) An understanding of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g. AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy) Knowledge of unit testing frameworks and tools (e.g. NUnit, xUnit, and MSTest) A proficiency in using development tools like Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong communication and interpersonal abilities An ability to work independently and as part of a team Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality software An ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers An ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively Experience with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum and Kanban) A familiarity with DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (IaC) A strong understanding of security best practices for web applications and APIs An ability to conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback Experience with performance tuning and optimization of applications Experience with third-party libraries, Software Development Kits (SDKs), and APIs relevant to .Net development
Professional Certifications	None required
Years of Professional Experience	Five (5) or more years of experience in software development using .Net technologies A proven track record of working on complex software projects and leading development initiatives Experience with designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-level applications
Desired experience	Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Medical Claims X.12 medical claims (837, 834, 277, etc) Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization technologies (e.g. Kubernetes, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS))
Formal Education	Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with eight (8) or more years of experience; OR Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline along with five (5) or more years of experience; OR Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline along with three (3) or more years of experience
Citizenship Requirement	U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity
Security Clearance Requirements	Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)
CRITICAL NOTES:	SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered. Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered. This is a 100% U.S. based remote position. However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, NJ, or NY will not be considered. This can be either a 1099 or W2 position

U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.

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