Azure .NET Developer

About This Role

The Azure .NET Developer will modernize MnDOT's legacy systems, transforming them into scalable applications using modern technologies like C#, Azure, and SQL Server. This role involves establishing automated testing standards, mentoring junior developers, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business partners and development team to gather, analyze, and validate requirements ensuring solutions align with business objectives and technical standards
• Design, develop, and implement modern software solutions to replace legacy systems using C#, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PL/SQL, and Microsoft Azure
• Write, test, and maintain high-quality code that meets functional and technical requirements, adhering to MNIT and MnDOT development standards, policies, and security guidelines
• Ensure applications are developed in compliance with Section 508 Accessibility requirements and WCAG 2.1 standards
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, maintaining accurate and up-to-date work items
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers, focusing on improving code quality, establishing robust automated testing practices
• Provide knowledge transfer to state staff

Requirements

• Senior-level technical capabilities with object-oriented programming and design, including .NET Core and C# in an Azure cloud environment
• Experience with front-end and back-end technologies including JavaScript, jQuery, XML, JSON, REST, SOAP, CSS, HTML, and SQL Server
• Experience working with Oracle procedures, PL/SQL, or other ETL tools and packages
• Proven experience developing with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Visual Studio, and associated tools
• Proven experience with Test Driven Development, writing automated unit tests, and creating CI/CD pipelines
• Demonstrated senior-level experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Agile, and iterative development methodologies
• Proven ability to build applications that adhere to Section 508 Accessibility requirements and WCAG 2.1 standards

Qualifications

• Successfully led at least two software development initiatives focused primarily on modernizing outdated legacy systems. Demonstrated senior-level technical capabilities with object-oriented programming.

Nice to Have

• Proven experience mentoring and training junior developers
• Experience guiding teams on code quality, automated pipelines, and testing best practices
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and design documentation
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with business partners, developers, and stakeholders
• Proven extended experience participating in and leading Agile ceremonies and maintaining up-to-date work items
• Demonstrated ability to review and comprehend existing technical documentation, assess current system operations and business requirements, and offer actionable modernization strategies

Skills

* Required skills