Our Client seeks an experienced Software Engineer with expertise in developing and implementing C#/.Net applications utilizing ASP.NET Core, Visual Studio (2019 or later), Azure DevOps and Azure PaaS technologies. Must have experience utilizing SQL Server (2017 or later) to create enterprise application online transactional database (OLTP) data stores. Software Engineer will also need experience in constructing and maintaining information technology documentation including but not limited to technical specifications, data models, system overviews, and user guides.
This resulting application will be a web-based system developed to track and manage position and employee data attached to the Office of Information Services (OIS).
Contractor’s Key Person will also work directly with technology staff and program area staff and must possess the ability to develop a strategic roadmap to execute data modernization efforts.
ScopeContractor’s Key Person under this WOC will develop, test, implement and document the application software as requested by the stakeholders and business process owners using an Agile SCRUM development methodology. The resulting web-based application will perform the following:

• Allow for the management and tracking of OIS positions.
• Allow for the management and tracking of OIS personnel.
• Allow for the management and tracking of OIS recruitments.
• Include screens for the display and printing of application data.
• Include security for roles and users of application.
• Include administrative functions for the management and tracking of OIS positions and personnel.

TasksContractor’s Key Person shall:

• Conducts business analysis and research in collaboration with Information Technology and Business staff on application software to be developed.
• Collaborate on and document the development of specifications for objects and code to be used in development.
• Design, develop, and publish the application software from the conceptual process, data, and technical requirements.
• Create, implement, and document all unit testing for application software.
• Create and implement Azure Dev Ops processes for automated CI/CD for the application software.
• Ensure the software application provides the requested authentication and authorization functionality using both application-based and Azure Active Directory-based components.
• Host the application using Microsoft’s Azure PaaS platform.
• Assist Information Technology and Business staff in testing and training end-users of developed application software.
• Documents all aspects of the system application development including but not limited to technical specifications, system overview, data models, user guides, and others are requested.

Required Skills And Experience

• C# in ASP.NET Core using Visual Studio (2019 or later)
• SQL Server 2017 (or later)
• Azure Dev Ops for CI/CD
• Azure PaaS for cloud hosting of application and database components
• Azure Active Directory authentication and authorization
• Unit testing using xUnit
• Agile SCRUM development

In addition, the ideal candidate will have skills and experience in:

• State of Oregon government agency processes
• Working directly with stakeholders and product owners

Covendis Rate Card Description For An Software Engineer IVCreates and designs new software by analyzing, testing, assessing and implementing programming applications. Supports and installs applications and operating system. Assists in the testing process by conducting reviews and analyses, witnessing tests and participating in software certification. Relies on established guidelines and instructions to perform daily job functions.Advanced levels: Creates and designs new software by analyzing, testing, assessing and implementing programming applications. Supports and installs applications and operating system. Assists in the testing process by conducting reviews and analyses, witnessing tests and participating in software certification. Relies on extensive knowledge and professional discretion to achieve goals. May offer consultation to senior leadership and is considered to be the top-level in this field. Usually reports to an executive. Manages others. Significant ingenuity and flexibility is expected. Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area.Our primary criteria are the qualifications and experience of the proposed key person. Please propose your strongest candidate, at a rate less than or equal to the maximum.
Interviews will be conducted via Teams. Interview times will reflect Pacific Standard Time.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we anticipate two weeks or more for the background check completion for the selected candidate.
Key Person shall initially work on site.
The selected key person could potentially telecommute, as agreed to between the Agency Authorized Representative and the key person. Any decision to allow telecommuting is made with the understanding that decision will be re-evaluated by the Agency Authorized Representative on a regular basis. The key person should be available to work onsite within a reasonable timeframe.
Telecommuting will be contingent upon the key person providing his/her own adequate computer, monitor(s), Internet connection, and telephone, and be readily available during normal working hours via phone, email or instant message. Access to Agency systems will be provided via Citrix Remote Desktop or similar software. No hardware or additional software will be provided at the key person's home site or his/her PC, unless a specific device is required to perform assigned duties (such as Multi-Factor Authentication devices).
If the Agency Authorized Representative and key person agree to allow off-site work, the expectation is for that key person to work onsite as soon as the general workforce transitions back into the Agency workplace.
Work schedule is typically Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM Pacific Standard Time.