Senior C#/.Net Engineer

Job Description

**Syms Strategic Group (SSG)** is seeking a talented **Senior Software Systems Engineer (.Net Developer)**  

**Location:** Remote  

**Department:** Veterans Affairs (VA)  

**Type:** Full Time  

**Min. Experience:** Experienced  

**Security Clearance Level:** Public Trust (MBI)  

**Salary Range:** $85,389 - $116,975  

***If you have previously applied to Syms Strategic Group (SSG), there is no need to reapply. Applications are still under review.***  

**Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!**  

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| **Essential Duties and 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 |

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| **Required Skills and Experience**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| * 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 |
| **Professional Certifications**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | None required                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| **Years of Professional Experience**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | 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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| **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))                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| **Formal Education**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | **++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                                                                                                   |
| **Citizenship Requirement**