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Job Summary:
Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented C#/.Net Developer. The role involves performing technical planning, requirements definition, and software systems integration while collaborating with the software development team to ensure application performance and quality.
Responsibilities:
• Perform technical planning, high-level and detailed requirements definition, test planning and execution (including use cases, test procedures, and test data), software systems integration, and technical support for software systems and subsystems
• Perform software system product services, including concept design, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal
• Serve as an active member of the software development team participating in daily stand-ups
• Utilize full-stack development expertise that ranges from development of .Net back-end application using C#, unit testing, testing with Nunit or other tools, and deployment using Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of application
• Provide development support (as needed) for solutions deployed to production
• Implement long-term solutions and building blocks within the Agile framework for improved reusability
• Interface with the stakeholders for project requirements
• Apply and promote good software engineering practices such as test automation, modularization, and simplification
• Collaborate and coordinate with colleagues on various solutions and problems
• Document software designs, which may include design diagrams, data flow diagrams, software module descriptions, etc
• Use Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tools to include Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, and Git
Qualifications:
Required:
• Expertise in .Net framework and .Net Core, with a strong understanding of C#
• Proficiency in developing back-end applications using Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture and .Net core
• Strong Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design patterns
• Experience with Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface (RESTful APIs) and other APIs
• Proficiency in database design and development, including working with Structured Query Language (SQL) Server and Entity Framework
• A familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)) and services
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. GIT and Team Foundation Server/Team Foundation Version Control (TFS/TFVC))
• An understanding of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g. AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy)
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks and tools (e.g. NUnit, xUnit, and MSTest)
• A proficiency in using development tools like Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality software
• An ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers
• An ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum and Kanban)
• A familiarity with DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (IaC)
• A strong understanding of security best practices for web applications and APIs
• An ability to conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of applications
• Experience with third-party libraries, Software Development Kits (SDKs), and APIs relevant to .Net development
• Five (5) or more years of experience in software development using .Net technologies
• A proven track record of working on complex software projects and leading development initiatives
• Experience with designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-level applications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with eight (8) or more years of experience; Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline along with five (5) or more years of experience; Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline along with three (3) or more years of experience
• U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity
• Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)
Preferred:
• Desired experience Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Medical Claims
• X.12 medical claims (837, 834, 277, etc)
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization technologies (e.g. Kubernetes, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS))
Company:
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in Ashburn, VA supporting multiple federal agencies including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD). Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Ashburn, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.