Sr. Software Systems Engineer (.NET Developer

Sr. Software Systems Engineer (.NET Developer)

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a senior software systems engineer (.NET developer).
Location: Remote.
Department: Veterans Affairs (VA).
Type: Full Time.
Experience: Experienced.
Security Clearance: Public Trust (MBI). Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply.

• 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 such as Visual Studio, Azure Dev Ops, and Git

• 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 such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) and services
• Experience with version control systems such as Git and Team Foundation Server/Version Control (TFS/TFVC)
• An understanding of CI/CD practices and tools such as AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build, and Code Deploy
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks and tools such as NUnit, xUnit, and MSTest
• Proficiency in using development tools like Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality software
• Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers
• Prioritization and time-management skills
• Experience with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban
• Familiarity with Dev Ops practices and infrastructure as code (IaC)
• Strong understanding of security best practices for web applications and APIs
• 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

None required.

Eight (8) or more years of experience in software development using .NET technologies.

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Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or another engineering or technical discipline with eight (8) or more years of experience.
• Master’s Degree in the same fields…