Software Developer Contract Junior Jobs in Colorado

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Developer II/III to join our team based in Centennial, CO. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical abilities and a proven track record of collaborating with software development teams to provide technical expertise and direction. Key responsibilities include researching, designing, and implementing scalable, high-performance, cost-effective, and secure desktop software solutions that meet business requirements. The role involves mentoring other developers, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices, and effectively communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. The successful candidate will also be responsible for identifying and solving complex technical issues, guiding the maintenance of legacy software, and understanding business processes to assist in defining requirements and designing solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Technical Ability: Collaborate and work with software development teams, providing technical expertise and direction.
• Desktop Solution Design: Research, design, and implement solutions that meet business requirements, considering scalability, performance, cost, and security.
• Technical Consulting: Work with and/or mentor other developers and engineers, ensuring solutions are delivered in line with standards.
• Communication: Communicate technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Standards: Develop, suggest and adhere to coding standards and best practices. Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to improve software development processes.
• Problem Solving: Identify and solve complex technical issues.
• Legacy System Maintenance: Guide in maintaining legacy software.
• Business Process Understanding: Understand business processes and the role of IT solutions. Assist in defining requirements, evaluating alternatives, designing, building, and documenting solutions.

Qualifications:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) is required 

Experience: Minimum of (5) years of progressive, relevant information technology experience

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in computer science or engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant, progressive, relevant information technology experience
• Proficiency in .NET (C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET), SQL, Angular, HTML, CSS
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining desktop applications with Microsoft technologies
• Experience working on projects that required defining, creating, or manipulating Geometry in 3D
• Utilize Azure DevOps for source code management and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Strong background in Mathematics
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues utilizing analytical and problem-solving skills
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards
• Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, colleagues and management 
• Self-starter that actively displays a commitment to growing technical skills and discovering new and better ways to deliver technical solutions 
• Understands and applies the company’s key behaviors and core values 
• Ability to develop productive business relationships with internal team members through cooperation, courtesy, and professionalism
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance
• Ability to deal with multiple projects and deadlines 
• Understanding of Agile development methodology

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic instruction or background in principles of structural/civil engineering is a plus
• Exposure to engineering analysis software, construction drawings and/or layout design is a plus
• Exposure to 3D graphics engines such as DirectX, OpenGL or similar tools and software development experience with 3D graphics and ray casting is a plus