273745 – .NET Developer Level 3

$60/HR – 1099/C2C
1 Year Contract
Location – DC MPD
Position closes on 11/18/2011

Short Description:
.Net Developer Level 3 6-9 Years; Will be responsible for system architecture and designing, developing, and enhancing IT systems, applications and databases by securing function, performance and scalability.

Complete Description:

The candidate will become an integral part of a dynamic team tasked with taking over and enhancing a Traffic Crash application. This individual will be responsible for developing software that will support the business processes and will be expected to contribute to a larger re-architecting effort across the broader department. The candidate must be able to interact with end-users and team members providing, in a time-sensitive environment, solutions that integrate well with the overall infrastructure.

The Traffic Crash Report Management System built in 2010, was written in .net and is sql based web application in use by MPD and US Secret service officers. It includes silver light diagramming component. The candidate will maintain the current application by translating and implementing incoming user requirements into code or configuration using software tools./integrated development environments (IDEs)/ He/She will also assist in upgrading the application to .Net, and will work with OCTO GIS staff to build a more user-friendly diagramming function.

Other duties include:
Developing computer codes to support various business process and business requirements.
Working with CTO to determine where and how to make additions and/or changes to existing database structure and processes.
Testing and debugging all codes.
Developing and implementing programs to ensure that systems, networks, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to IT security policies and procedures.
Performing guidance and oversight of server administration, database performance tuning, security, records management, maintaining and troubleshooting all activities related to this application.
Guiding development and network teams in designing, modeling and creating the application for the production, test and training environment.
Following agency best practices and standards for Application and network architecture
Providing network administration services to include the creation and maintenance of WAN and LAN Maps and Architectures
Performing installation of third party tools such as databases for business objects.
Participating in the design of new or changing programs.
Participating in problem solving and troubleshooting for the assigned project, and communicating with users to resolve their issues.
Working with application owners and engineers on new and existing projects to ensure database capacity and availability.
Implementing procedures for moving data and database objects between development, testing and production environments.
Designing and implement database restore and recovery plans.
Documenting all tasks performed and technical notes.

Candidate must have excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills and experience with similar application/system integration projects also required.

Behavior Characteristics:

Works under IT supervisor and business process owner. Independently plans, designs and carries out assignments in accordance with established policies and practices. Works as a team also. Must be able to learn quickly and work well under pressure.

Required / Desired Skills

.Net – with current experience in 3.5 (Required/8 Years)
Experience working with asp.net, C# (Required/6 Years)
Experience working with silverlight (Required/4 Years)
SQL Server (Required/8 Years)
Experience with ESRI and Google Map Api (Required/5 Years)
Experience w/ Network administration and design and security administration (Required/5 Years)
Strong understanding of framework/library design and best practice designs (Highly desired/5 Years)
Knowledge of database sizing, capacity planning and full life cycle
(Nice to have/5 Years)
Experience with writing stored procedures, views, etc. (Required/5 Years)
Firm understanding on OO concepts and design patterns utilizing C#
(Required/5 Years)
Experience in SSIS and SSRS (Required/3 Years)
Expertise in data architecture (Required/2 Years)
Development in Visual Studio 2010 using Team Foundation Server, Work Items (Desired/2 Years)
Experience with Microsoft Unit Testing Framework or other Unit Testing tool (Highly desired/3 Years)
Use of the Microsoft AJAX Toolkit (Highly desired/3 Years)
Experience with Web services (Highly desired/3 Years)
Experience with SQL Server Integration Services 2008 and writing MS T/SQL (Highly desired/3 Years)
Ability to lead and mentor a team (Nice to have/3 Years)

There are no reimbursable expenses.
The background check will be conducted, if selected for the position.