Our government client is looking for an experienced Microsoft .NET Developer on a hybrid 12+ months contract opportunity in Denver, CO.
Position: Microsoft .NET Developer -
Able to commute to the Denver Metro area; significant remote capabilities
Description of Job
The agency is seeking a full-time Sr. Dev Support person to join the agency, primarily focused project integrations for agency Applications and related systems. This position assists with identifying, evaluating, implementing, and managing support requests and/or project tasks across the State of Colorado in a technical environment. Decision making responsibilities requires independent analysis evaluating, interpreting and determining non-standard solutions depending on job level.
Primary Job Duties:
Development – 60%
- This position assists in the implementation, maintenance and support of essential applications for the agency. Duties included are:Provide technical development tasks to integrate applications into the Enterprise Application environment.
- Perform configuration management (COTS applications) in accordance with standards and best practices and further minimize defects through disciplined unit testing.
- Coordinate update releases and other system changes, contribute to the implementation of break/fix solutions, and update documentation and configuration information related to changes as needed throughout the life cycle.
- Ensure activities are consistent with established service portfolio policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
- Collaborate across a matrix management environment with agency department staff as needed. Must understand lines of authority and follow protocol to engage other resources.
- Collaborate with Business Analysts, Customers, Project Managers, and others as appropriate to assist in the creation of estimates and timelines.
- Handle simultaneous requests of varying complexity from within the agency.
- Adhere to Change Management policies and protocols established by the agency, particularly related to implementing production system changes
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment, to include Computer Sciences, Computer Information Systems, other related technical degrees.
Three year of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position to include Deskside Services support and Systems Administration in an Enterprise Environment.
Substitutions:
Familiarity of software development methodologies, standards, coding best practices and general debugging procedures. experience with SQL server and Oracle databases. familiarity with using SQL, PL/SQL, or T-SQL. .NET languages, html, Web Architecture.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, code, and test computer software in a .NET framework. Perform application development for software debugging, scripting, source control, and change requests. Utilize SQL server on a VB.NET platform. Support and maintain configurations to in-house applications.
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Training or certification related to the work assigned to the position will be considered as a substitution for the required experience and/or education.
Tier I and II Support - 25%
- This position assists in providing technical support to the agency, which includes the use of agency’s incident/change order system and the following activities:Follow up on resolved/closed tickets to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Provide support for hardware and software issues over the phone, in person and/or remotely.
- Provide resolution and assistance for current operating systems (Windows 10).
- Deploy new or rebuilt computers and technology equipment based on OIT and agency security and operational policies.
- Provide answers to end-users by researching answers; assist with training, and guiding users through corrective steps by direct assistance.
- Collaborate with Network, Application, Database and Server teams to resolve issues during system upgrades and outages.
- Respond to and correct computer system (hardware) related issues in cooperation with OIT’s Deskside support team.
- Provide resolution, assistance and limited training to standard supported applications:
- Productivity software
- Internet Browser applications
- Antivirus-Security programs
- Proprietary applications and systems
- Receive and/or log service incidents into ticketing system. Reassign incident tickets related to other Information Technology Groups for further support.
- Document system architecture in Visio, Word, and Excel.
- Use established tools to track hardware and software assets.
- Share new documentation/information with Service Desk or appropriate IT groups.
- Assist in ensuring systems are patched and updated using enterprise tools in accordance with OIT policies and procedures.
- Organizational and Project Commitment - 5% The position assists in implementing projects for the agency. This includes participating in team meetings and implementing project tasks and time tracking.
- Attend and complete all internal the agency provided training and take advantage of professional development with manager approval.
- Share new knowledge with the team.
Due to budget limitation, training may not always be funded. The position is encouraged to seek free training online or through the agency.
Other Duties as Assigned - 5%
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting any of the following disciplines
- Public Safety Applications : Law Enforcement, Records
- Experience administering/supporting Microsoft Office, Windows 10, and Active Directory.
- Experience with Web design using Google Sites.
- Experience working with and managing multiple priorities and tasks with follow-through.
- Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and other IT Teams.
- Experience in a wide range of computer technologies, monitoring hardware, software, and security topologies.
- Operational experience in configuring, deploying, and managing desktops, laptops, and tablets in an infrastructure of a local area and wide area network.
- Knowledge of ticket based incident support systems.
- Must possess excellent customer skills.
- Possess the aptitude to determine the most efficient and effective methods to meet work assignments.
- Demonstrate time management skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to work with direct supervision.
- Possess the aptitude to express technical matters both verbally and in writing in a manner understandable to personnel who may not have a technical background in information technology.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in stressful environments with project deadlines.
About Vector:
Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY
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