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Join AZAD Technology Partners as a Software Developer within the Information Technology Operational Technology Organization, Application Services, Critical Business Systems Application Support and Development. In this role, a Software/Programmer's duties include proving input on policies, procedures, and strategies governing agency-wide IT service delivery, while providing expert technical advice to management on critical IT issues. Shepherding the integration of IT programs and services, resolving complex interoperability issues, and designing systems that optimize the existing architecture. Developing clean software code, automating business processes, and managing project documentation. Working within an Agile development team, adhering to strict testing and deployment procedures to meet current and future business requirements. The ideal candidate has a willingness to learn new technologies and stay updated with industry trends and has a strong attention to detail, excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines at the same time.

This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is hybrid based in Portland, Oregon with onsite 1 - 2 days per week. The hourly pay rate for this position is between $65.00 and $75.00 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.

The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a directly related field is preferred.
• With an Associate's or Bachelor's degree, in applicable fields, 5 years of experience is required
• Without an applicable degree, 7 years of experience is required.
• Experience must include direct work experience in Computer/Information Technology.

5 years of the following experience:

• Developing in C# leveraging the latest features of .NET 10 to build high-performance, secure, and maintainable enterprise applications.
• Designing and implementing RESTful API's using modern standards, including expertise in middleware, authentication/authorization protocols, and end-to-end API lifecycle management.
• Use TypeScript to maintain or build scalable applications capable of using at least one major frontend framework (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong adherence to Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and SOLID principles to create clean, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Proficiency in interacting with Microsoft SQL Server databases, including experience with T-SQL for data retrieval and manipulation.
• Experience with data access frameworks such as Entity Framework, NHibernate, or ADO.NET for database communication.
• Proficient with Git and common branching strategies for collaborative development.
• Experience with implementing and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps and Jenkins
• Expertise in using Microsoft Visual Studio IDE for development, debugging, and testing.
• Experience using Microsoft Office's large suite of applications, including specifically PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.
• Experience using SharePoint for enhanced document sharing and collaboration.
• Work in conjunction with other IT development professionals and support teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both peers and external customers.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License or RealID is required.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Agile development practices such as SCRUM
• Experience working in an environment utilizing formal change management and operating under strict separation of duty principles.
• Experience working in 24/7 high availability environment.

Knowledge of and experience working with:

• Angular, Bootstrap, and responsive design principles
• MuleSoft
• Azure DevOps for Agile management, deployment pipelines, and source control
• Visual Studio 2026 and Visual Studio Code
• Version Control Systems (e.g., TFS, Subversion, Git, Mercurial)
• WinForms
• Exposure to other programming languages (i.e. C++, Java)
• PowerShell and related scripting
• Web services and socket-based protocols (e.g., XPATH, XML Schemas, XSLT, WCF, SOAP)
• Proven experience collaborating with software developers, testers and users throughout the System Life Cycle (SLC)

Demonstrated Ability to:

• Create and maintain clearly written technical, user, and system documentation
• Analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems, with understanding of impact on current and future programs and processes.
• Produce code that coworkers can maintain and must be agreeable to peer reviews
• Quickly become familiar with existing systems and codebases
• Take over support of code written by other developers
• Problem solving by debugging and troubleshooting
• Provide a sustainable IT infrastructure by supplying cross training and functional documentation.
• Design and implement solutions to complex technical issues
• Experience working with NIST/FISMA standards/guidelines
• Experience applying NERC-CIP standards
• Governmental processes and (electric) utility experience

AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.

Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992.

AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.

Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest.

EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.

U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.

AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences. Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.

AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.