.Net Architect

Job Title: .Net Architect
Location: Madison, WI (Hybrid)- Local Only
Job Type: Contract
Experience: 12+ Years

Expert level experience in Application Architecture within a large, complex organization. Application Architect guiding other developers and/or teams.
Expert level experience in analysis and design of Microsoft Platform using .Net and Oracle/ SQL Server databases to develop custom applications.
Expert level experience working in Visual Studio as well as Azure DevOps in the Cloud including project structure, migrations, work items and source code and release management.
Architect experience for new application architecture or technology evaluations.
Experience implementing application architecture, design, and development standards to developers including processes, documentation, and technical direction.
Experience researching, testing, evaluating, and implementing solutions to meet business needs.
Ability to work independently utilizing critical thinking and discretionary decision-making skill sets.
Experience applying Object Oriented Design.
Application development experience in .Net MVC and/or .Net Core framework, including C#, VB.NET, CSS, JavaScript, Angular and Bootstrap.
Experience applying Standard Security methods to custom applications. Use of Okta would be a plus.
Experience creating and testing API's and web services.
Experience developing applications with Oracle/SQL Server backend databases including experience writing stored procedures and SQL.
Experience following coding standards and best practices.
Experience with Mobile App development and support.
Experience with testing strategies and tasks such as identifying test scenarios, test data setup, execution, and documenting test results, etc.
Experience utilizing the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Experience resolving technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation.
Experience following Iterative/Agile/Scrum Methodologies for completing projects from Initiation through Implementation and Maintenance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including describing technical items to non- technical staff.
Collaborates with others and is a team player to ensure project success and DNR business needs are met.


Nice to Have Skills
Experience and knowledge of GIS technologies, specifically those from ESRI as DNR has a high GIS dependency where integrations may be necessary.
Project Management training and/or experience
Experience documenting processes and technical documentation.
Experience working in Government or Natural Resources.