Junior .NET Developer

Job Posting

Title:.NET Developer

Location: Chantilly, VA

Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply

Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Benefits Overview: Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Generous PTO Policy, 401(k), HSA and FSA options, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Training, Perks at Work Discount Program, Referral Program, Leads Generation Program, CollegeAmerica 529, Fitness Reimbursement Program, Travel Assistance, Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions, Life Planning Financial & Legal Services.

Position Summary: The Junior Software Developer will plan, design, develop, and test new software by applying programming techniques and their knowledge of computer systems. The Junior Software Developer implements designs by writing computer programs and updating, maintaining, and repairing existing programs. Work is performed under general guidance.

Core Values:

• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Displays reliability through consistent attendance, follow-through, and task completion.
• Shows teamwork by collaborating with others, maintaining a positive attitude, and communicating openly, consistently, and directly. Listens actively to others.
• Ensures customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional customer service. Takes initiative and acts responsibly. Exhibits flexibility within established parameters.

Skills:

• C# and VB
• ASP.NET Web Forms, MVC
• SQL Database
• HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Responsive Web Design
• Web API or SOA experience
• LINQ to SQL
• Entity Framework
• Bootstrap, jQuery
• Azure Cloud Services

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan, install, and maintain large, complex application software; provide technical assistance to system users in accordance with relevant information systems policies, procedures, methods, and techniques.
• Design each component of a complex system, including storage, business logic, and user interface.
• Write programming code for Windows, websites, and databases.
• Design software for various form factors, from large desktops to mobile phones.
• Develop, install, and maintain complex software applications; prepare and update user manuals and system documentation; evaluate new software and recommend changes as necessary.
• Evaluate and assess client needs; suggest project priorities.
• Evaluate and test system upgrades and applications; troubleshoot software-related issues.
• Perform system maintenance activities; uphold system security; grant or revoke system access.
• Respond to user inquiries regarding system operations; offer solutions to problems or refer users to the appropriate staff, including supervisors, employees, and the public.
• Coordinate and conduct user training for relevant software applications; create user training manuals and written standards and procedures; update and maintain user and training manuals as necessary.
• Prepare project cost estimates and justifications for new or enhanced system modifications; evaluate bids and recommend vendor selections.
• Plan, design, and implement application databases; maintain database security and user access; design, create, and manage physical objects, including tables, files, libraries, and indexes to support computer applications using database management systems; monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Stay current with new trends and innovations in the information technology field.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.