.NET / Power BI Developer

Contract.NET / Power BI DeveloperThe Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is seeking a highly skilled Contract.NET / Power BI Developer to support application development, business intelligence, reporting, and modernization efforts across the agency. This role is ideal for a developer who can build reliable applications, create meaningful dashboards, work with SQL-based data, and translate business needs into practical technical solutions. The selected candidate will work closely with MDWFP leadership, MIS staff, and business bureaus to improve agency reporting, strengthen data visibility, enhance existing systems, and deliver solutions that help teams make faster, better-informed decisions.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, enhance, and support applications using C#, .NET, ASP.NET, .NET Core, and related Microsoft technologies.Build, maintain, and improve Power BI dashboards, reports, datasets, semantic models, and visualizations for operational and executive reporting.Create data models, measures, and calculations using DAX and Power Query to support accurate reporting and decision-making.Develop and support web forms, APIs, integrations, and internal business applications.Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries, stored procedures, views, tables, and other database objects.Assist with ETL, data transformation, data cleanup, and reporting automation efforts.Support application deployment, web server configuration, and ongoing application maintenance.Gather requirements from stakeholders and convert business needs into clear, reliable technical solutions.Troubleshoot application, reporting, database, and data quality issues.Modernize legacy reports, workflows, and applications where appropriate.Document system changes, report logic, data sources, technical processes, and support procedures.Provide technical support, guidance, and mentoring to lower-tier developers and support staff.Collaborate with MIS staff on agency technology initiatives, reporting maturity, and data governance improvements.Required Qualifications:Proven experience in application development and programming.Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET, ASP.NET, or.NET Core.Experience developing Power BI reports, dashboards, datasets, and data visualizations.Experience with SQL database development, reporting queries, stored procedures, and data troubleshooting.Experience building web forms, APIs, and business applications.Experience supporting web applications and web server environments.Ability to analyze business requirements and deliver reliable, maintainable technical solutions.Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical users.Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership, IT staff, and end users.Ability to support and mentor junior or lower-tier developers.Preferred Technical Skills:C#.NET / ASP.NET / .NET CorePower BI DAX Power QuerySQL JavaScript AngularJS React JS HTML CSS Bootstrap Visual Basic APIs Web Forms SQL Server ETL / Data Transformation Web Server Management