.Net Lead Developer

Job Title: .Net Lead Developer

Location: New York, NY

Duration: Long Term

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed application design, database design, coding and unit/ integration/ performance testing.
• Develop and integrate complex application modules using .NET 3.5/4.0/4.5/8, , .NET Core, C#, n-Tier architecture, SOA, XML/JSON-based web services and application development tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio 2017/2019 and SQL Server Management Studio.
• Implement web-based user interfaces in .NET using Razor/MVC4/MVVM architectural patterns, AJAX, HTML5, CSS and JavaScript.
• Perform/manage relational database design, normalization, T-SQL/stored procedures with SQL Server 2014/2017.
• Build secure web applications with user authentication and role-based access control.
• Generate reports using Microsoft SQL Reporting Services (SSRS), Ad-hoc reporting, and data migration/transformation using SSIS packages.
• Perform configuration management, continuous integration, version control, testing and document management using tools such as Microsoft Team Foundation Server, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Test Manager, Team System and SharePoint Server.
• Implement web services using Windows Communication Foundation (WCF).
• Be responsible for technical quality of the implemented code base and fully understand the implemented design.
• Understand and follow Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes in a structured environment, including Waterfall, RUP and Agile development methodologies.
• Participate in the software testing process, including identification and resolution of defects.
• Apply technical knowledge to determine solutions and solve complex problems.
• Take inputs from reporting manager(s) and appropriately apply comments/ feedback.
• Demonstrate the ability to cooperate with a variety of people and achieve results
• Proactively initiate, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with team members.
• Create/update design artifacts and deliverables such as use case diagrams, application architecture, class/sequence diagrams and high-level/detailed design documentation.
• Work closely with business analysts, subject matter experts and development teams in design, development, testing, implementation, and support of application projects.
• Understand high level application architecture/design, network design, performance constraints and security frameworks.
• Contribute to and support roll-out strategies.
• Participate in and contribute to formal/informal technical reviews and presentations.
• Research, present and/or make recommendations on technical issues.
• Explore new ideas and initiatives that encourage innovation.
• Accurately estimate time required to complete development tasks.

Minimum Requirements/Additional Provisions:

Mandatory Skills/Experience:

Minimum of 7 years experience in overseeing medium to large scale projects comprising sub-projects and distinct deliverables, often comprising a program with multiple work streams; typically coordinates and delegates the assignments for a consultant project staff numbering over 15 and directly leads a team of junior developers; focal point of contact for the Requesting Agency regarding project status, meetings, reporting requirements, scope changes, and financial, administrative, and technical issues and concerns raised by consultant staff or the Requesting Agency.

Preferred Skills/Experience for Consultant Candidates:

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent, in a technology related field or other degree preferred.
• Microsoft Services certifications or other certifications.
• 5 years of managing, mentoring and training a team of junior developers.
• 8 years of total experience in object-oriented design, development, testing and deployment of mission critical business applications, at least 7 of which are in a web/client-server environment.
• 4 years of enterprise/solution/application architecture experience in designing medium-to-large scale business solutions and leading/mentoring technical teams.
• 6 years of hands-on development experience with projects involving Microsoft.NET and SQL Server technologies for web, web service and desktop application development using C#.NET, , , HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, LeafletJS, jQuery, Bootstrap, AngularJS, BackboneJS, AJAX, WPF, WCF, MVC, Entity Framework, LINQ, and Visual Studio.
• 6 years of relational database design, normalization, T-SQL, stored procedures, SQL Server 2019/2022, SSIS packages, data modeling tools (ERwin/ERStudio) and SQL Reporting Services.
• 6 years of exposure to configuration management, continuous integration, version control, testing and document management (Microsoft Team Foundation Server or Azure DevOps is preferred).
• Considerable hands-on experience in designing asynchronous solutions using MSMQ or WebSphere MQ.
• Experience in designing software solutions based on Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles.
• Experience in build and integration with RESTful or SOAP-based APIs.
• Experience in business intelligence metrics and reports.
• Must be flexible and willing to undertake a wide variety of challenging tasks.
• Experience in all phases of SDLC and standard SDLC methodologies such as Waterfall, RUP, Agile/SCRUM to deliver client solutions.
• Experience in UML/Rational tools or other design tools.
• Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Team player who can establish excellent working relationships with peers and other teams.
• Ability to work on multiple projects as team lead.
• Ability to understand business requirements and estimate for delivery commitments.
• Utilize application development environments, tools and methodologies across multiple platforms.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Applications.
• Technically proficient in more than one language and platform.
• Expertise and knowledge of building large-scale information systems.
• Experience in GIS tools and map integration.
• Experience in Wireless/Mobile/Disconnected architecture/applications.
• Application design expertise with large workflow management systems.
• Working knowledge in Business Intelligence and Decision Support Systems.
• Prior experience in federal/state/local government projects.
• Prior experience in working with asset management system development.