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SENIOR .NET SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - Job Description

Provider Exchange Network (PEN), a business unit of Open Dealer Exchange, is looking for a reliable Senior .NET Software Developer to join the team at our headquarters in Southfield, MI. As a Senior .NET Software Developer, you will support and enhance customer applications, web services, MS SQL databases, and administrative applications tied to PEN's aftermarket sales platform. This person will bring deep .NET expertise, including hands-on experience migrating applications from .NET Framework to .NET Core, along with familiarity working alongside generative AI coding assistants to accelerate delivery. This position is primarily focused on partnering with the development team to modernize infrastructure and deliver complex technical solutions within a Microsoft Azure environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the full software development life cycle (SDLC): Participate in various application enhancements from initial planning through implementation and support.
• Support and administer web service-based applications: Manage and troubleshoot the functionality of web service-based applications to ensure smooth operations.
• Collaborate in developing web service integrations for new business customers: Work with the team to create seamless web service integrations with new business customers.
• Document and implement new application development standards: Create and maintain standards for application development to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
• Build and execute test plans: Develop and run test plans, documenting the behavior, results, and issues of applications to ensure they meet requirements.
• Utilize company configuration management practices: Adhere to best practices for code management, including check-in/check-out processes, version control, and overall management.
• Partner with the Development Manager to analyze workloads: Work alongside the Development Manager to assess tasks, manage priorities, and ensure team efficiency.
• Collaborate with development team and mentor junior members: Work closely with other team members to share knowledge, solve problems, and mentor junior staff in their professional growth.

Requirements

Required Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of professional development experience, with at least 4 years working with C#/.NET Core and Framework technologies.
• Strong experience in various webservices and architectures.
• Experience working in cloud environments, Microsoft Azure strongly preferred.
• Proficient in using Visual Studio for development, debugging, unit testing, and application management.
• Experience working with generative AI coding assistants.
• Hands-on experience in web development, including the creation and deployment of web services and APIs.
• Familiarity with code repository systems, with a preference for GIT for version control and code management.
• Practical experience in DevOps execution, applying best practices to automate and streamline development and deployment processes
• A strong willingness to learn and work with new infrastructure technologies as needs evolve.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Azure DevOps and the creation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines for streamlined development and deployment. 
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns. 
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code practices, such as Terraform, for provisioning and managing Azure resources. 
• Knowledge of application security best practices to ensure the integrity and protection of software and data. 
• Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with business stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions. 
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.