Senior .NET Developer

Overview

Texas GovLink, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has been a leading provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior .NET Developer to be a key resource on a technical services team.

Texas GovLink offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (TGL shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan.Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background checkTexas GovLink is an equal opportunities employer.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Developer to plan, design, development, test and maintenance of enterprise applications. This role is responsible for driving solutions from concept through delivery, providing technical contribution, and collaborating closely with both internal teams and external partners. The position requires collaboration with a blended team of full time and contract developers, adherence to SDLC best practices, and alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in .NET technologies and relational databases, along with strong leadership and communication skills to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: - Provide technical contribution across multiple enterprise application initiatives through design, implementation, and delivery - Own the full software development life-cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering to deployment and support - Building robust, custom business applications from the ground-up/scratch - Collaborate with program area stakeholders to understand business needs and help translate them into technical solutions - Provide hands-on technical guidance in various technologies such as .NET and relational SQL databases - Experience building and leading development of ETL, data-centralization for reporting consumption - Ensure high standards for code quality, security, and performance through code reviews and best practices - Drive agile delivery by breaking work into increments, participating in sprint ceremonies, developing code, reviewing code, and working closely with the project team. - Advance AI assisted development by using GitHub Copilot to accelerate coding, improve quality, automate repetitive tasks. - Build and optimize containerized services by creating Docker-based environments, producing efficient and secure images, and aligning solutions with agency standards. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability Soft Skills: - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Strong, experienced problem-solving and decision-making abilities - Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience working with Texas Education Agency

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

8

Required

Enterprise Software Development Life Cycle

8

Required

Strong hands-on experience with .NET (C#, ASP.NET, API, .NET Core)

8

Required

Excellent, effective communication with customer and design ideas with teams, verbally & written

5

Required

Estimating work with accurate estimate and deliver on-time

5

Required

Experience with Agile/Scrum and traditional SDLC methodologies

5

Required

Proficient in ETL and relational databases (SQL Server and Oracle)

5

Required

Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (e.g., Jenkins, Bit Bucket)

5

Required

Unit Testing

3

Required

Experience in leveraging AI tools across design, development, and testing processes.

3

Preferred

Working with Texas Education Agency (TEA) and TEA applications.

3

Preferred

Blazor Server, Blazor WASM

3

Preferred

Containerized applications