Senior Application Developer

Application DeveloperCome build, innovate, disrupt, and thrive!K?STA I.T is actively seeking an Application Developer for an immediate contract engagement with our government client.Work Location: HybridWe Are Seeking a highly experienced Senior Application Developer with extensive expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining solutions within the GenTax system. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in C#, SQL, Visual Studio, and API development, along with a proven ability to gather functional requirements and translate them into technical specifications and effective software solutions. This role will support maintenance, upgrades, integrations, and new development initiatives while providing technical guidance, troubleshooting expertise, and mentorship to development team members.Responsibilities:Design, develop, maintain, and optimize software applications within the GenTax system using C# and SQL.Develop advanced SQL queries and implement solutions that support business and technical requirements.Consume, update, and create SOAP and RESTful API services to support application integrations.Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross-functional technical teams to gather, analyze, and document functional requirements.Translate functional requirements into detailed technical specifications through system analysis and workflow/process design.Design and implement solutions for maintenance, system upgrades, integrations, and new development projects.Analyze existing processes and applications to identify problems, inefficiencies, and potential areas for improvement.Troubleshoot and resolve production issues involving application functionality, performance, databases, and system integrations.Perform code reviews and ensure development work follows established coding standards, best practices, and quality expectations.Evaluate technical solutions and recommend improvements that enhance application performance, reliability, and maintainability.Support data conversion activities associated with software version upgrades.Stay current with relevant technologies and development practices and recommend innovative solutions when appropriate.Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and developing team members.Collaborate effectively with team members while also managing assignments independently.Support application development across complex business processes and integrated enterprise systems.Required Skills:Required Qualifications5+ years of experience designing and developing solutions within the GenTax system.Strong proficiency with C# and SQL using Visual Studio.Demonstrated experience consuming, updating, and creating SOAP and RESTful API services.Strong experience gathering and analyzing functional requirements.Ability to translate functional requirements into technical specifications.Experience performing system analysis and workflow/process design.Strong software development, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Experience developing and maintaining applications within complex enterprise environments.Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Preferred QualificationsStrong understanding of tax-related business processes as they apply to the GenTax system.Experience implementing data conversion processes during software version upgrades.Experience providing technical guidance or mentorship to developers of varying experience levels.Experience working as an IT Architect or in an architecture-focused role.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a development team.Experience with application maintenance, upgrades, integrations, and new development initiatives.Knowledge of current software development technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices.Available Benefits:Medical Benefits (Platinum level plans available)Work from home / Hybrid / Onsite optionsPTOHoliday PayVTO401KCharitable MatchTraining reimbursementAbout K?STA I.T.:Our name says it all; K?STA I.T. (Keys-to-I.T.) AND our people are our keys to our success!K?STA I.T. is a premier Utah-based technical staffing and consulting services firm. We specialize in temporary and permanent placement of Software, Hardware, Network, Cloud, CRM/ERP, Data, End-User support, Web and Executive / leadership-based positions on a full time and consulting basis.If you're interested in a role where top performance is rewarded, personal time is valued, and excellence is demanded at every level we want to talk to you today!Where do you want to go? We've got the keys! ~ K?STA I.T.