.NET Developer (# 7553)

NOTE: The role offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for both telecommuting and in-office work.

Job Description:

Department is seeking a .NET Developer with a strong interest in developing systems on the Microsoft platform for our Wildlife branch. This position is ideal for a developer with 1-3 years of experience, who has a proven record of accomplishment of delivering high-quality solutions and is looking to contribute their expertise at a junior level. The role offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for both telecommuting and in-office work. This is a 12-month contract position with the potential to renew/extend. As a .NET Developer, you will work within a small team to build and maintain a modern version of our existing permit system. You will leverage your advanced skills in C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, MVC, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap to design scalable and efficient solutions. A key aspect of this role involves collaborating with biologists, regulatory, and non-technical staff to gather requirements and ensure the system meets their needs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web-based applications using C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, MVC, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.
• Collaborate with the development team to design and implement new features and functionality for the permit system modernization project.
• Collaborate with biologists, regulatory, and non-technical staff to gather requirements, understand needs, and translate them into technical specifications.
• Support the migration from legacy ASP.NET Web Forms to modern MVC/Razor Pages architecture.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for the new MVC project.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex bugs and issues in a timely manner.
• Stay up-to-date with modern development technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.
• Support the transition from VB.NET to C# and other modern technologies.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of projects and tasks.
• Use Git for version control and collaborate effectively with the team.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in .NET development, with a strong record of accomplishment of delivering high-quality solutions.
• Expert proficiency in C#, with a strong interest in modern technologies and frameworks.
• Extensive experience in web development using ASP.NET, SQL Server, MVC, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.
• Experience with Entity Framework and database design.
• Proficiency with Git version control.
• In-depth knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming principles and design patterns
• Experience working with biologists, regulatory, and non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements and explain technical concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to handle complex challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated, with a passion for continuous learning, innovation, and driving technical excellence.

Preferred Skills (not required, but a plus):

• Experience migrating legacy ASP.NET Web Forms applications to modern architectures.
• Experience with .NET Core and Razor Pages.
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Strong familiarity with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience working in government or wildlife management systems.
• Experience working with regulatory requirements and compliance systems.
• If you are a motivated and experienced .NET Developer looking to contribute your expertise and make a meaningful impact on our organization, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us advance the mission of the Cabinet.