Senior .NET Developer

THE OPPORTUNITY

Job Title

Senior Developer

Duration

1 year contract with extension/conversion possible, barring budget and performance

Location

Highlands Ranch, CO

The successful candidate will be part of a team to design and develop browser-based middle tier and front-end applications for the Prepaid suite of products using Visual Studio.NET 2010/2012 (ASP.NET - C#). Perform unit testing and integration testing of said applications. Interface directly with staff members of Development, Product Management, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

The main function of an analyst/developer is to develop and design web applications and web sites. A typical analyst/developer is responsible for directing web site content creation, enhancement and maintenance. An entry level analyst/developer typically has a Bachelors degree or equivalent training with previous experience. As the levels progress, the years experience increase along with leadership expectations, with the introduction of a supervisory role at Level 4. The technical skills, including the knowledge of computer hardware and software, increase across levels, starting from basic at Level 1 to expert at Level 5.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop web applications using C#, .NET 3.5 - 4.5, TFS, & ASP.NET.
• Design, develop, document and implement new functionality, as well as enhancements, modifications, and corrections to existing software.
• Develop unit-tests and oversee execution.
• Create documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
• Build and maintain relationships with global and virtual teams on software development or support issues.
• Work as part of a development team and establish close working relationships with stake holders, quality assurance, architects, as well as management.
• Identify opportunities for further enhancements and refinements to standards and processes.
• Prepare design documents; evaluate and recommend solutions to meet user requirements; define and implement solutions.
• Champion for improvements in process/procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in developing and supporting web applications for large corporations.
• Minimum of 5 or more years of experience using C#, ASP.NET 2.0 and the .Net framework (versions 3.5 - 4.5).
• Expert in defining remote communication methodologies such as web services, WCF, MQ, and remoting.
• Experience with AJAX, WPF, WF, and the MVC/MVVM design pattern is desirable.
• Experience with .Net application security and familiarity OWASP recommendations.
• Expert in best practices for web application development and design patterns.
• Experience with coding accessible websites (Section 508 and/or WCAG 2.0) is preferred.
• Experience with Localization / Internationalization of web applications.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server, stored procedures, database design.
• Experience with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) / javascript.
• Development experience in a cross-platform, multi-tier environment.
• Strong technical, estimating, design and analytical aptitude.
• Ability to provide oversight for design deliverables and development tasks.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Consistently able to assess and evaluate problems and manage risk to the service when recommending change.
• In-depth knowledge of the software development life cycle required.
• Ability to develop code that follows established coding guidelines.
• Strong communication skills with proven ability to present complex ideas and document in a clear and concise way.
• Quick learner; self-starter, detailed and thorough.
• Multitasking between designs, development, and defect resolution.

Additional Details

• Must be a self-starter and willing to take limited direction from senior staff.
• Must be present in the office during work hours with ability to work from home in limited scenarios. Laptop provided. No telecommuting.
• Local candidates strongly preferred.
• Financial industry experience or experience with high-performance applications strongly preferred