IA-DOM-DOIT-SDP6 Senior .NET/SQL Full-Stack Developer

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requires additional technical capacity to maintain operational stability and continue forward progress on multiple mission critical systems following recent staffing changes.

Senior Full Stack .NET Developer (SDP6)

Client: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Position Overview

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Senior Full Stack .NET Developer to support, maintain, and enhance mission-critical applications used across child welfare, healthcare, income maintenance, and other statewide programs.

This is a hands-on development role responsible for supporting applications across the full technology stack, including front-end components, middleware integrations, backend services, SQL Server databases, and SSRS reporting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in existing enterprise applications, troubleshooting production issues, implementing enhancements, and modernizing legacy solutions.

Candidates should have strong .NET development experience, advanced SQL Server skills, and the ability to work across multiple layers of an application.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and support enterprise applications using C# and ASP.NET/.NET technologies.
• Design, build, and maintain backend services, APIs, and middleware integrations.
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot SSRS reports supporting business operations.
• Design, optimize, and maintain SQL Server databases, stored procedures, and queries.
• Analyze and resolve complex production issues across multiple applications and environments.
• Support front-end application updates and enhancements as needed.
• Modernize legacy applications and reduce technical debt.
• Manage source control, deployments, and CI/CD processes using Azure DevOps.
• Ensure applications meet established accessibility requirements and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, QA teams, and technical staff to deliver reliable and secure solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing applications using:
  • C#
  • .NET Framework
  • ASP.NET / ASP.NET Core
• Advanced SQL Server experience, including:
  • Database design
  • Stored procedures
  • Query optimization
  • Performance tuning
• Experience creating and supporting SSRS reports.
• Experience developing and consuming REST and/or SOAP services.
• Experience working with Azure DevOps.
• Experience supporting enterprise production applications.
• Experience working across multiple layers of an application, including front end, middleware, and backend services.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and accessibility remediation practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government, healthcare, or HHS systems.
• Experience maintaining and modernizing legacy applications.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with Angular.
• Experience with GitHub.
• Experience with AWS services.
• Accessibility certification or formal accessibility training.

Vendor Submission Guidance

The strongest candidates will demonstrate:

Required Experience

• Full-stack .NET development
• SQL Server development and optimization
• SSRS reporting
• Backend service and API development
• Middleware/integration development
• Azure DevOps
• Production support and troubleshooting

Highly Desired

• Accessibility experience
• Government or healthcare experience
• Legacy application support and modernization

Nice to Have

• Angular
• AWS
• GitHub

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior hands-on developer who can support an application from database through user interface. They should be comfortable writing SQL, modifying SSRS reports, enhancing .NET business logic, troubleshooting integrations, supporting production systems, and delivering enhancements within mature enterprise applications.

Primary Skill Set:
C# | .NET | ASP.NET Core | SQL Server | SSRS | REST/SOAP APIs | Middleware Integrations | Azure DevOps | Accessibility

Position Focus: Full Stack Development, SQL Server, SSRS Reporting, Middleware Integrations, Application Support, and Legacy System Modernization.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.	Required	0
Experience with C#, .NET, and ASP.NET.	Required	5	Years
Expert-level proficiency in SQL Server and performance optimization	Required	5	Years
Experience developing and consuming RESTful or SOAP APIs.	Required	5	Years
Demonstrated experience with Azure DevOps for project management and pipelines.	Required	5	Years
Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.	Required	5	Years
Experience working within HHS or a comparable state or federal health agency.	Highly desired	0
Experience with DOM processes and state IT frameworks.	Highly desired	0
Background in UX design.	Highly desired	0
Proficiency with HTML, CSS, SASS.	Required	5	Years
Advanced knowledge of the .NET ecosystem.	Highly desired	0
Experience using AWS services	Required	5	Years
Familiarity with USWDS design standards	Highly desired	0
Experience with GitHub or Angular.	Required	5	Years

Questions

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Question1

Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI Management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that a resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if she or he does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?

Question2

The Contractor must report any disciplinary action, misdemeanor, or felony convictions to the State for any temporary IT staff provided. Do you agree to this requirement?

Question3

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SHOW YOUR WORK - In the summary of qualifications field under the details tab of the candidate's profile, you should explain why your candidate is the best fit for this position. Please confirm that you have thoroughly validated and attested to the accuracy of the credentials listed throughout this candidate's VectorVMS profile and resume according to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440. Do you confirm? Candidates will get rejected if an agency cuts and pastes the candidates' resumes into this field [REQUIRED]

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Use of AI is Strictly Prohibited: Please be advised that the use of AI-generated responses during screenings and interviews is strictly prohibited. Confirm that your candidate has been informed of this policy and agrees to adhere to it. Non-compliance will result in disqualification from the interview process.

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Background Check Requirements: DOM contractor personnel are required to undergo additional background check investigations (run by DOM) before starting, requiring the completion of several waiver forms & fingerprint processes. The selected candidate will be responsible for completing all the necessary waiver forms, scheduling and completing the fingerprinting process, and returning all completed items to DOM for processing. This is in addition to the National Criminal and Sex Offender check that the vendor

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Provide candidates with the complete physical address where the DOM DoIT Background Check form and fingerprint cards must be mailed. [REQUIRED] - Failure to provide accurate information will result in disqualification.

Question11

INTERVIEW DATES: Interviews will be conducted on [September 21 through 25] Only submit candidates available for interviews on the date(s) provided.