Certified Microsoft .NET web Developer III

Job Title: Microsoft.NET Web Developer III

Candidates MUST be WI residents or willing to relocate to WI at their own expense prior to starting. This position can work 100% remotely (within the state of WI).

The Department of Natural Resources, DNR IT Custom Application Development Section seeks to hire a Microsoft.NET Web Developer III to design, develop, test, implement and maintain solutions and features for applications in Microsoft.NET environment.

The candidate must have proven work experience with application development, user interface development for custom applications and database development. The person hired for this position must work closely with team members and DNR Application Architect Lead for application solutions, development plans, and ensure effective integration among information systems and the IT infrastructure. This may include working with DNR approved third party technologies. An important part of the position will be to understand the interactions between applications, and services within the DNR environment, and evaluate the impact of changes or additions.

The candidate should be motivated to stay on top of technological advancements to ensure that solutions are continuously improved, supported, and aligned with industry and agency standards as well as emerging business requirements. The candidate must understand user and process requirements and ensure those requirements can be achieved through high quality deliverables. The candidate for this position will need to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and be able to perform a variety of tasks.

The most qualified candidate will have:

• Advanced level application development skillsets including Analysis and Development within Microsoft .Net Framework.
• Coding experience in.Net framework, MVC including C#, Javascript and Bootstrap.
• Experience coding applications in Angular.
• Experience applying Object Oriented Design.
• Experience applying Standard Security methods to custom applications.
• Experience in SSRS/Power BI for developing reports.
• Experience creating web API’s.
• Experience developing applications with Oracle backend databases including experience writing stored procedures and SQL.
• Experience working Azure DevOps including repositories, version control, and deployments.
• Experience working in Visual Studio.
• Experience following coding standards and best practices.
• Experience with testing tasks such as identifying test scenarios, test data setup, execution, and documenting test results.
• Experience utilizing the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and following IT Best Practices
• Experience resolving technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation.
• Experience following Iterative/Agile/Scrum Methodologies for completing projects from Initiation through Implementation and Maintenance.
• Experience understanding defined requirements by identifying and implementing achievable solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including describing technical items to non-technical staff.
• Experience writing technical documentation.
• Collaborates and shares information with others and is a team player to ensure project success and business needs are met.
• Awareness of IT Infrastructure.
• Awareness of Accessibility requirements and custom application design solutions or standards to comply.
• Ability to meet project timelines.
• Ability to provide input into task estimates.
• Excellent time management, organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently to conduct research and review application code to apply design, coding and testing principles.
• Excellent customer service
• Good interpersonal skills.

Additional skillsets that will also be helpful:

• Experience working at DNR or in other Government agency.
• Experience working with Microsoft Suite, including SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, etc.
• Experience with GIS, especially Esri JavaScript APIs.

DNR has a large number of .Net custom applications and very high usage of GIS applications interfacing with other state agencies, other states, partners and the federal government. This includes Web Applications, API’s, Batch, GIS custom applications and reporting technologies:ASP.Net, .Net Framework 4.x, MVC, Angular, C#, Power BI/SSRS, GIS (ArcGIS, AGOL, VertiGIS, etc.), Oracle, Javascript, Bootstrap, SharePoint, SFTP, Tableau, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps in the cloud, Batch and Web Applications.

This position will work at the direction of the DNR IT Custom Applications and Development Section Supervisors, Application Architect, Business Relationship Manager, Project Manager, and program Leads, utilizing DNR IT standards, software, and tools. Tasks of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Orienting self to current applications by reviewing code and working with others to understand the business needs.
• Identifying a solution/design working in collaboration with project team members.
• Coding programs and applications using DNR standards and guidance for best coding and database practices, adhering to security requirements. This includes any integrations with other systems.
• Provide maintenance and support for applications including troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Structure code to meet standards for efficiencies and maintainability.
• Testing the applications by documenting scenarios and test results using DNR approved tools and processes.
• Managing code and version control using Azure DevOps
• Assisting with deploying the web-based applications, batch jobs and reports.
• Working on priority tasks and keeping tasks updated with current status in Azure DevOps. Providing input on estimates/timeline for tasks.
• Attending project stand up meetings and providing feedback on tasks.
• Implementation of user interface changes/bug fixes based on feedback from team, users and testers.
• Maintaining the backend Oracle database to support the needs of the applications.
• Creating clear and up to date documentation for the project’s configuration and code base.
• Must enter timesheets weekly by deadlines.
• Must provide daily or weekly status reports as requested.