Senior Application Programmer

Job Title: Senior Application Programmer Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Application Programmer to support the development, administration, and enhancement of a custom-built .NET application. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in C#, ASP.NET Core, and MSSQL, along with experience working in Agile environments. This role involves hands-on development, code reviews, performance optimization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, administer, and configure a custom-built .NET application
• Provide technical knowledge transfer, training, documentation, and mentorship to State personnel
• Offer oversight and guidance for application enhancements and performance improvements
• Perform code reviews, testing, and validation of new code
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with Technical Architects to ensure compliance with State standards and best practices

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with:
  • C#
  • ASP.NET Core (version 6.0 or later)
  • Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)
• 2+ years of enterprise-level software development experience
• 2+ years of experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience leading a team of application developers within the Microsoft technology stack
• Experience with distributed systems (Microservices/SOA)
• Reporting tools such as SSRS, Power BI, or Tableau
• Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Octopus Deploy)
• Strong experience with Git version control and branching strategies
• Front-end development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Experience with modern frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, or TypeScript
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep)
• Understanding of web application security best practices
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Familiarity with API integrations and external data sources
• Experience with messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Service Bus) and asynchronous programming

***Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen s client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.***
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