.Net Developer; Hybrid

Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges in Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, and Program Management support services. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate and committed “A Players” who already align with the company’s core values:
Drive, Delivering Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future. No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all else.

Join our team as a.NET Developer and play a vital role in supporting the United States Capitol Police (USCP) Enterprise Applications Management Division (EAMD). This position offers an exciting opportunity to design, develop, and maintain mission-critical web applications and services that are essential to the Department’s law enforcement mission. If you are passionate about creating secure, reliable, and innovative IT solutions, we invite you to contribute your expertise to a mission-driven organization committed to public safety and service.

• Develop, enhance, and maintain web applications and services using ASP.NET and .NET Core in accordance with established USCP IT policies and standards.
• Translate functional and technical requirements into well-structured, maintainable, and secure code, ensuring alignment with EAMD architectural guidelines.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application incidents and defects in a fast-paced production environment, working closely with stakeholders and support teams.
• Participate in standard SDLC and Agile practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, code reviews, and backlog refinement.
• Collaborate with database administrators, Dev Ops engineers, and other developers to optimize application performance and reliability.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, implementation details, and deployment procedures.
• Support limited cross-training activities and knowledge transfer to ensure continuity of operations across the EAMD team.

• General
  
  Experience:
  
  At least 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with .NET technologies (ASP.NET, .NET Core) in enterprise environments.
• Local to the D.C. area

• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET framework/.NET Core.
• Experience developing secure, scalable web applications and RESTful services.
• Familiarity with SQL Server and data access patterns (e.g., Entity Framework).
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools used for backlog and sprint management.
• Solid understanding of secure coding practices, authentication/authorization, and integration with Microsoft platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a law-enforcement-sensitive environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Microsoft development certifications (such as Microsoft Certified: .NET Developer or equivalent) preferred but not required.

• Ability to successfully pass USCP criminal history check, fingerprinting, and badging requirements and comply with all USCP security, confidentiality, and conduct standards.

• Experience working in federal or law enforcement IT environments.
• Familiarity…