Sr. Software Systems Engineer (.NET Developer

Sr. Software Systems Engineer (.NET Developer)

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

Location: Remote

Department: Veterans Affairs (VA)

Type: Full Time

Minimum Experience: Experienced

Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI)

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply.

• Perform technical planning, high-level and detailed requirements definition, test planning and execution, 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 applications 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 applications.
• 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 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 IDE tools including 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 OOP and design patterns.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and other APIs.
• Proficiency in database design and development, including SQL Server and Entity Framework.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git and TFS/TFVC.
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and tools such as AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build, and Code Deploy.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks such as NUnit, xUnit, and MSTest.
• Proficiency in using development tools like Visual Studio and VS 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.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, 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, SDKs, and APIs relevant to .Net development.

Professional

Certifications:

None required.

Years of Professional

Experience:

Eight (8) or more years 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.

Electronic Data Interchange X.12 Medical Claims (837, 834, 277, etc).

Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, Amazon ECS, and Amazon EKS.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with eight (8) or more years of experience;
OR
Master’s Degree in the same fields along with five (5) or more years of experience;
OR
Ph.D. in the same fields along with three (3) or more years of experience.

U.S. Citizenship required for this specific…