Sr. Application Developer

Job title: Sr. Application Developer

Company: Stratford Solutions

Job description: Job Title: Sr. Application DeveloperLabor Category: Programmer 2Job Location: New York NYJob Type: Contract – 12 MonthsWork Schedule/Hours: Normal business hours Monday-Friday 9 AM to 5 PM, 35 hours/week (not including mandatory unpaid meal break after 6 hours of work).Pay Rate: $70 to $75 per hourProject Scope:New York City Department is responsible for managing the lifecycle of thousands of their assets across the five boroughs including but not limited to street signs, pedestrian ramps, sidewalks, roadways, bike lanes, bridges and highways. Department requires modern systems to track and manage the permits, cost, vehicles, construction, inspection, contractors and employees who are responsible for the integrity of these assets to ensure a safe environment for pedestrians and vehicles who use these assets. The NYC Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for the development of large, complex, mobile & location-based modern systems that enable the business units to properly manage these assets. The PMO has recently developed and upgraded systems to track the work to resurface roadways, highways and bike lanes, allow thousands of restaurants to apply for outdoor dining licenses and allow thousands of contractors and utility companies to apply for permits to perform work for the residents and companies for NYC. The selected Senior Application Developer will assist the IT PMO with implementing projects similar to the applications previously mentioned above.Services Desired:Experienced Sr. Application Developer Consultant who will be expected to:

• Perform detailed application design, database design, coding and unit/ integration/ performance testing.
• Develop and integrate complex application modules using .NET 3.5/4.0/4.5, ASP.NET, .NET Core, C#, n-Tier architecture, SOA, XML/JSON-based web services and application development tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio 2017/2019 and SQL Server Management Studio.
• Implement web-based user interfaces in .NET using Razor/MVC4/MVVM architectural patterns, AJAX, HTML5, CSS and JavaScript.
• Perform/manage relational database design, normalization, T-SQL/stored procedures with SQL Server 2017/2019.
• Build secure web applications with user authentication and role-based access control.
• Generate reports using Microsoft SQL Reporting Services (SSRS), Ad-hoc reporting, and data migration/transformation using SSIS packages.
• Perform configuration management, continuous integration, version control, testing and document management using tools such as Microsoft Team Foundation Server, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Test Manager, Team System and SharePoint Server.
• Implement web services using Windows Communication Foundation (WCF).
• Be responsible for technical quality of the implemented code base and fully understand the implemented design.
• Understand and follow Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes in a structured environment, including Waterfall, RUP and Agile development methodologies.
• Participate in the software testing process, including identification and resolution of defects.
• Apply technical knowledge to determine solutions and solve complex problems.
• Take inputs from reporting manager(s) and appropriately apply comments/ feedback.
• Demonstrate the ability to cooperate with a variety of people and achieve results
• Proactively initiate, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with team members.
• Create/update design artifacts and deliverables such as use case diagrams, application architecture, class/sequence diagrams and high-level/detailed design documentation.
• Work closely with business analysts, subject matter experts and development teams in design, development, testing, implementation, and support of application projects.
• Participate in and contribute to formal/informal technical reviews and presentations.
• Accurately estimate time required to complete development tasks.
• Collaborate with diverse teams.

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Note: candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience with writing application software, data analysis, data access, data structures, data manipulation, databases, programming, testing and implementation, technical and user documentation, software conversions; environments include but are not limited to mainframe, midrange, personal computers, laptop; available to assist and/or lead in the design of program specifications and the implementation of software solutions.

Preferred Skills/Experience for Consultant Candidates:

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent, in a technology related field or other degree preferred.
• Advanced-level certifications and/or training in application development.
• Microsoft Certified Professional.
• 6-8 years of total experience in object-oriented design, development, testing and deployment of mission critical business applications, at least 6 of which are in a web/client-server environment.
• 6-8 years of hands-on development experience with projects involving Microsoft.NET and SQL Server technologies for web, web service and desktop application development using C#.NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, HTML 5, AJAX, WPF, WCF, MVC, jQuery, Entity Framework, LINQ, Visual Studio 2017/2019.
• Proficiency in data analysis and ad-hoc reporting using T-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Excel.
• Expertise in map-based application development and GIS mapping software, with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online preferred.
• Proficiency in web front-end development, preferably with Microsoft certification.
• 6+ years of relational database design, normalization, T-SQL, stored procedures, SQL Server 2014/2017/2019, SSIS packages, data modeling tools (ERwin/ERStudio).
• 6+ years of SQL Reporting Services (or Crystal Reports) and ad-hoc reporting.
• Experience in all phases of SDLC and standard SDLC methodologies such as Waterfall, RUP, Agile/Scrum to deliver client solutions.
• 6+ years of exposure to application lifecycle management tools for configuration management, version control and testing (Microsoft Team Foundation Server or Azure DevOps is preferred).
• Experience in UML/Rational tools or other design tools.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Team player who can establish excellent working relationships with peers and other teams.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Applications.
• Experience in JavaScript frameworks like Backbone, Angular, React.
• Experience in Responsive design frameworks like Bootstrap.
• Experience in GIS tools and map integration (ESRI ArcGIS, Google, Bing, OpenGeo).
• Experience in Wireless/Mobile/Disconnected architecture/applications.
• Ability to understand business requirements and estimate for delivery commitments.
• Expertise and knowledge of building large-scale information systems.
• Experience in online permitting and payment implementation.
• Working knowledge in Business Intelligence and Decision Support Systems.
• Prior experience in federal/state/local government projects

Expected salary: $75 per hour

Location: New York City, NY

Job date: Fri, 03 Jan 2025 23:31:15 GMT

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