What are the responsibilities and job description for the .Net Developer position at MDA Edge?
Required Skills: .Net Developer, .NET, Web Applications, Web Application, Backend, Back End, Back-End, Microsoft Technology Stack, SCRUM, Full-Stack, Full Stack, Full Stack, C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core 3.1, ASP.NET Web API, ASP.NET, Web API, ASP.NET, MVC, Razor Pages, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java Script, jQuery, Bootstrap, Object-Oriented Programming, OOP, Microsoft Azure, Azure, Application Services, Azure Functions, Storage Accounts, SQL Server development, SQL Server, Writing Stored Procedures and Functions, Azure DevOps, TFS-Team Foundation Server.
Position Description and Summary:
Education & Experience:
Position Description and Summary:
- Imagine designing, developing, and maintaining state-wide online application systems supporting over one million K-12 students, plus hundreds of thousands of parents, teachers, and school staff in Arizona.
- The Arizona Department of Education is creating award-winning solutions using leading-edge technologies.
- This position will allow the ideal candidate to positively impact the projects and services that improve educational outcomes in our state.
- This position will be primarily responsible for development, enhancement, troubleshooting and maintenance for Web applications and backend processes built on a Microsoft technology stack.
- The successful candidate will be solution-oriented, adapt to changing environments, and able to work with minimal defined requirements.
- The ideal candidate must have previous experience implementing, unit testing, and debugging applications.
- This is a hybrid work environment requiring mandatory in-office scheduled attendance days.
- The position requires residence within the State of Arizona.
- Review functional business requirements and design specifications to ensure understanding of deliverables such as application code and unit tests.
- Design, develop and unit test new features to existing application or build out brand new application as per business requirements and design specifications.
- Identify, debug and fix defects in application code.
- Work closely/collaboratively with cross-functional teams (BA, QA, Operations, Leadership).
- Provide estimates for development efforts.
- Participate in various SCRUM activities such as sprint planning, stand ups and retrospectives.
- Participate in software design discussions and code reviews.
- Coordinate with Network Services team to ensure required environments are available.
- Coordinate with Operations team to create and deploy builds to appropriate environments.
- Education Required: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field of study, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience Required: 5 or more years of professional Software Application Development experience utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.
- Full-stack software application development with C#, .NET Framework plus .NET Core 3.1 and above, ASP.NET Web API, ASP.NET MVC, Razor Pages, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
- Advanced understanding of object-oriented programming fundamentals and SOLID design principles.
- Ability to recognize and apply software design patterns and best practices.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure, Application Services, Azure Functions, Storage Accounts.
- SQL Server development, writing stored procedures and functions, plus intermediate-level relational database modeling and design skills.
- Azure DevOps or Team Foundation Services or other centralized or distributed source control and work management systems.
- Ability to focus on deadlines and deliverables to meet commitments.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with developers and business experts.
- Ability to work as part of a self-directed team, in which tasks are determined daily in coordination with co-workers, rather than being assigned.
- Ability to excel in a collaborative and distributed team environment.
- Ability to work with a minimal amount of direction while being proactive in keeping management informed of project related issues.
- Ability to respectfully question ideas and share a point of view with others in support of the business requirements and needs.
- Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of employees ranging from entry level to senior leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and shift priorities quickly.
- Proven strong problem-solving skills, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working on an Agile/Scrum team
- Experience in the Education or Government sector
- Strong preference for current experience developing with .NET 6, 7, 8.
- Strong preference for current experience developing Blazor Applications.
- Prior experience with Classic ASP, VBScript, Visual Basic 6, COM Components highly advantageous.
- Experience with application system design and architecture.
- Additional Azure Cloud Services, such as Service Bus, API Management, Key Vault, and others helpful.
- Use of Telerik Controls / Kendo UI framework in Web application development.
- Working knowledge of Power BI and SSRS for reporting and data visualization
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- 5 years of professional experience in full-stack software application development using Microsoft technologies.
- Proficiency in C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core (3.1 ), ASP.NET Web API, ASP.NET MVC, Razor Pages.
- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and SOLID design principles.
- Experience with SQL Server, including writing stored procedures and functions.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services (Application Services, Azure Functions, Storage Accounts).
- Experience with Azure DevOps, TFS, or other source control and work management tools.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap for front-end development.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment, with mandatory in-office days.
- Must be a resident of Arizona or willing to relocate before starting.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team (BA, QA, Operations, Leadership).
- Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications.
- Must pass a 7-year background check.
- Experience developing with .NET 6, 7, or 8.
- Hands-on experience with Blazor for front-end development.
- Prior experience in the Education or Government sector.
- Additional Azure Cloud Services experience (Service Bus, API Management, Key Vault).
- Familiarity with Telerik Controls/Kendo UI for UI development.
- Experience with Classic ASP, VBScript, Visual Basic 6, COM Components.
- Knowledge of Power BI and SSRS for reporting and data visualization.
- Working experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.
- Strong understanding of application system design and architecture.
- Local Arizona candidates only – remote work is not an option.
- Hybrid work environment requiring on-site presence up to five days per week as needed.
- Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work with minimal direction while keeping leadership informed.
- The Arizona Department of Education is known for developing state-wide applications impacting over a million K-12 students, parents, and teachers, providing an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in education.
- The role requires strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to work on highly visible, mission-critical projects.
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