.NET Developer

West 4th Strategy•Washington, DC

1d•$115,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

West 4th Strategy is seeking an experienced .NET Developer to support a contract with the United States Capitol Police (USCP) Enterprise Applications Management Division (EAMD). The team designs, builds, and maintains mission-critical applications supporting the law-enforcement mission. The developer will create and maintain web applications and services using Microsoft .NET, write and review code, troubleshoot issues, collaborate with project teams to implement requirements, and support application deployment. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week opportunity based at a USCP facility in Washington, DC. The role is hybrid after an initial period: 100% on-site for the first two months, then two days on-site and three days telework; USCP may increase on-site days. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a USCP criminal history check and fingerprinting for badge access. Selected candidates must also receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation. The position is W-2 only, and relocation benefits are not available. The salary range is $115,000–$125,000, with a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance options and 401(k) contribution options. The primary workstation is in an office area with low-to-moderate noise. The role involves extended periods of sitting and computer-monitor use, frequent movement to access files and office equipment, and occasional reaching, bending, and lifting objects up to 10 pounds. Off-hours and weekend support may be required for scheduled deployments and USCP special events, with advance notice.

Requirements

At least 5 years of software development experience, including at least 3 years with .NET technologies such as ASP.NET and .NET Core.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to pass a USCP criminal history check and fingerprinting for badge access.
Must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice.
W-2 employment only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft certification, such as Azure Developer Associate.
Experience in a federal or law enforcement environment.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications, APIs, and services using C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Core.
Translate business requirements and user stories into technical designs and working code within Agile sprints.
Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards, and maintain source-control and branching practices.
Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate applications with SQL Server databases and other enterprise systems.
Write unit and integration tests; support QA testing and user acceptance testing (UAT); and resolve defects.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues; perform root-cause analysis and implement fixes.
Support application builds, releases, and deployments through CI/CD pipelines in coordination with the DevOps Engineer.
Apply secure coding practices and remediate vulnerabilities identified by USCP cybersecurity scans.
Modernize and refactor legacy .NET Framework applications toward .NET Core and current architecture standards.
Produce technical documentation, including design documents, release notes, and runbooks, and provide limited cross-training to team members.
Participate in the four-week transition and knowledge-transfer overlap with incumbent staff, including shadowing and reviewing existing documentation and procedures.
Provide off-hours and weekend support for scheduled deployments and USCP special events, with advance notice.
Contribute accomplishments, issues, and planned work to the monthly progress report delivered to the COR.
Protect sensitive USCP, House, and Senate information and follow USCP standards of conduct, IT policies, and badge requirements.