.Net Solution Architect

Job Description:

• The client maintains various computer systems that are used in all the courts and other state agencies throughout the client. 
• The client is seeking a Solution Architect to assist with system development, enhancement, integration, and documentation. 
• Applications comprise Windows and web-based .Net applications with an SQL Server database backend.

Scope of Services

• The ideal candidate will be able to contribute immediately in the following areas:
• Assist ITD in the reconciliation of current business requirements and modern information technology standards.
• Identification of risks and system constraints.
• Estimation of development timeline.
• Software development, testing, and release management tasks.
• Ensuring code quality standards.
• Mentoring of development staff.

Minimum Oualifications
General Experience:

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions to manage complex business requirements.
• Previous software architecture experience.

Technical Competencies:

• .NET 6 & 8
• .NET MVC, Razor Pages
• .NET Entity Framework
• .NET WEB API
• Azure Authentication (Microsoft Entra)
• SQL Server (2016 and up)
• Ability to write and debug complex queries (e.g., outer, self, and recursive joins)
• SSIS & SSRS
• IIS (8.5 and up)
• Azure DevOps
  • SQL Server Performance Tuning
  • Optimize SQL queries (Query Execution Plans, etc.)
  • Simplify Index analysis
  • Resolve SQL Server deadlocks
  • Identify the root cause of SQL Server blocking problems

» Bootstrap, JQuery, and various other front-end frameworks

• Messaging APIs (e.g., Service Broker, SignalR)
• Understanding and implementation of common OOP design patterns
• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests
• Experience with Production Support activities
• Experience converting legacy VB6 applications to .NET is a plus!