Principal .Net Applications Developer

AVER is seeking a Principal .Net Application Developer with extensive experience in agile methodology development for software maintenance and operations using .NET tools. This role focuses on the full software development lifecycle, deploying products into production environments. Responsibilities include designing and implementing data automation, developing automated tools, creating dashboards, performing system analysis, and troubleshooting production issues. The ideal candidate will provide technical expertise, guidance, and mentorship to junior staff, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

Must Have

• Demonstrated success delivering solutions across the full systems development lifecycle.
• Design and implement data automation solutions for unstructured data processing.
• Develop automated tools, preferably leveraging open-source technologies.
• Skilled in creating dashboards and executive-level reports for senior leadership.
• Perform system analysis, requirements collection, design, development, training, data conversion, implementation, documentation, and end user support.
• Support all websites, web-enabled data-entry systems, standalone and client-server applications, and collaborative computing products.
• Design, develop, enhance, debug, implement, and troubleshoot production problems related to software applications.
• Research, test, build, and coordinate the conversion and/or integration of new products based on client requirements.
• Design and develop new software products or major enhancements to existing software.
• Address problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms.
• Consult with project teams and end users to identify application requirements.
• Perform feasibility analysis on potential future projects to management.
• Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of application software packages, application integration and testing tools.
• Resolve problems with software and respond to suggestions for improvements and enhancements.
• Participate in development of software user manuals and technical reports.
• Act as team leader on projects providing guidance, oversight and mentorship to less senior staff.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to clients and team.
• Instruct, assign, direct, and check the work of others on the development team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or an equivalent/related field.
• 10+ years of technical analysis experience as a .Net Software Application Developer.
• Experience with Microsoft C# (.Net CORE), Microsoft .NET 6+, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8+.
• Experience with cloud and DevOps using Microsoft Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Experience with Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure Storage, Azure Key Vault.
• Experience with Entity Framework Core (EF Core) 6+.
• Experience with relational databases (SQL Server 2016+, Oracle 12c+).
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as Cosmos DB or MongoDB.
• Experience with front-end development tools including JQuery, AJAX, Telerik Kendo UI or similar.
• Experience with web services including RESTful Web Services.
• Experience with back-end services including Windows Services, ASP.NET Core.
• Experience with security and identity management leveraging Entra ID.
• Experience implementing authentication protocols SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect.
• Experience working with JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for secure API communication.
• Experience with role-based access control (RBAC) and claims-based authentication.
• Experience with Microsoft Server Operating Systems (Windows Server 2019+).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance (Public Trust).
• U.S. citizenship required.

Good to Have

• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 or greater.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum & Kanban methods.
• Experience with cloud-native development and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security principles.
• Familiarity with Azure Logic Apps and Event Grid.
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimization for SQL Server, Oracle, and Cosmos DB.
• Experience with MVC Design Patterns and MVVM Design Patterns.
• Experience with GraphQL.

AVER is a fast-growing SDVOSB that has achieved significant revenue growth over the past 5 plus years with much of our work focused on Data Analytics, Mission Support, IT Modernization and Biometrics. AVER is seeking a Principal .Net Application Developer with in-depth knowledge and experience assisting with agile methodology development for software maintenance and operations using .NET based coding tools. This role is technically focused from a software development lifecycle perspective to deploy products into a production environment. Join a collaborative team who values AVER’s mission, focus, and culture of delivering exceptional client service with great people and transformative technology solutions that ensure Government mission success.

Responsibilities Include:

• Demonstrated success delivering solutions across the full systems development lifecycle, leveraging deep technical expertise to understand scope and ensure successful project delivery
• Design and implement data automation solutions to automate processing of unstructured data for analytics and reporting
• Develop automated tools, preferably leveraging open-source technologies.
• Skilled in creating dashboards and executive-level reports for senior leadership, including director-level stakeholders
• Perform system analysis, requirements collection, design, development, training, data conversion, implementation, documentation, and end user support
• Support covers of all websites, web-enabled data-entry systems, standalone and client-server applications, and collaborative computing products
• Design, develop, enhance, debugs, implement, and troubleshoot production problems related to software applications
• Research, test, build, and coordinate the conversion and/or integration of new products based on client requirements
• Design and develop new software products or major enhancements to existing software and evaluates effectiveness of solutions
• Address problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms
• Consult with project teams and end users to identify application requirements
• Perform feasibility analysis on potential future projects to management
• Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of application software packages, application integration and testing tools
• Resolve problems with software and respond to suggestions for improvements and enhancements
• Participate in development of software user manuals and technical reports
• Act as team leader on projects providing guidance, oversight and mentorship to less senor staff
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to clients and team
• Instruct, assign, direct, and check the work of others on the development team

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or an equivalent/related field.

Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years of technical analysis experience as a .Net Software Application Developer
• Experience with programming languages including Microsoft C# (.Net CORE), Microsoft .NET 6 or greater, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 or greater
• Experience with cloud and DevOps using Microsoft Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Familiarity with Azure Storage (Blob, Queue, Table), Azure Key Vault
• Experience with ORM and database technologies including Entity Framework Core (EF Core) 6 or greater
• Experience with relational databases (SQL Server 2016 or above, Oracle 12c or above)
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as Cosmos DB or MongoDB
• Experience with front-end development tools including JQuery, AJAX, Telerik Kendo UI or similar UI frameworks
• Experience with web services including RESTful Web Services
• Experience with back-end services including Windows Services, ASP.NET Core
• Experience with security and identity management leveraging Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory)
• Experience implementing authentication protocols SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
• Experience working with JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for secure API communication
• Experience with role-based access control (RBAC) and claims-based authentication
• Experience with Microsoft Server Operating Systems (Windows Server 2019 or above)

Desired Requirements:

• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 or greater
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum & Kanban methods
• Experience with cloud-native development and microservices architecture
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security principles
• Familiarity with Azure Logic Apps and Event Grid
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimization for SQL Server, Oracle, and Cosmos DB
• Experience with MVC Design Patterns and MVVM Design Patterns desired
• Experience with GraphQL (optional but preferred)

Location:

• ON SITE (5 days on-site in Washington, DC)

Security Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance (Public Trust)
• This role supports a government agency which requires U.S. citizenship

About Us:

AVER, LLC is a Data & Digital Transformation company that delivers exceptional client service with great people and transformative technology solutions to enable Government mission success. We provide customers with specialized technical skills and deep subject matter expertise focused on Homeland Security, Biometrics, Law Enforcement and Healthcare domains to meet the complex mission challenges today and tomorrow. We are a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that strives to provide a customer-centric experience building trusted partnerships with our clients and people.

AVER is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled