Application Developer

The Squires Group•Leesburg, VA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Our client is seeking an Application Developer. In this role you will support the client's multiyear modernization initiative by developing and maintaining modern, secure, cloud-based applications while helping transition legacy systems and processes to a scalable Azure environment. This opportunity is remote with travel to the client site a few times a year. Per our client contract, all candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders.

Requirements

Experience with a state-level Teachers' Retirement System is required.
C# .Net
Web API
Angular 16+
SQL
Azure DevOps
GIT
Knowledge of modern application development frameworks, programming languages, and secure coding practices.
Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile.
Knowledge of business process analysis, functional design principles, documentation standards, user story development, and acceptance criteria definition.
Knowledge of TRS business rules, including those specific to the Pension Software System.
Familiarity with legacy systems architecture, dependencies, technologies, and integration points.
Skill in performing all aspects of application development, including coding, unit testing, documentation, code reviews, and submitting pull requests for TRS staff to review.
Skill in developing, enhancing, and maintaining application components that meet functional and technical requirements.
Skill in developing clear, actionable user stories and maintaining a prioritized backlog.
Skill in developing APIs, system interfaces, and automation workflows.
Ability to deliver high-quality work output with minimal defects.
Ability to translate technical specifications into maintainable, production-ready software.
Ability to collaborate effectively with TRS technical staff, analysts, testers, and project managers.
Ability to manage multiple development tasks and meet established timelines.
Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

Apply modern application development frameworks, programming languages, and secure coding practices to application development efforts.
Follow software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile.
Perform business process analysis, functional design, documentation, user story development, and acceptance criteria definition.
Apply knowledge of TRS business rules, including those specific to the Pension Software System.
Understand legacy systems architecture, dependencies, technologies, and integration points.
Perform all aspects of application development, including coding, unit testing, documentation, code reviews, and submitting pull requests for TRS staff to review.
Develop, enhance, and maintain application components that meet functional and technical requirements.
Develop clear, actionable user stories and maintain a prioritized backlog.
Develop APIs, system interfaces, and automation workflows.
Deliver high-quality work output with minimal defects.
Translate technical specifications into maintainable, production-ready software.
Collaborate effectively with TRS technical staff, analysts, testers, and project managers.
Manage multiple development tasks and meet established timelines.
Communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.