Programmer Analyst

Zenfreed • Lansing, MI

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

This Programmer Analyst position will work as contract resource for the State of Michigan - Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) in a staff augmentation capacity. The individual is responsible for providing maintenance, operations and security for DSA - Database Security Application and multiple projects for the Department of Health and Human Services. The resource will act as a senior developer and analyst in an agile environment on a small development team to write and test code to implement the user stories and requirements for various ongoing new development and maintenance projects. Applications are developed using .NET Framework 4.8, .NET C#, and.NET 10 CORE using REST/SOAP API <\/div> <\/div> Job Duties <\/h2> Participate in technical architecture discussions, modernization initiatives, and forward‑looking solution design efforts. <\/span><\/li> Allocate work effort across enhancements and maintenance activities, with approximately 40% focused on new features and enhancements and 60% on maintenance and bug fixes <\/span><\/li> Design, develop, and maintain ASP.NET MVC applications and Web APIs using JSON, Swagger, and Dapper <\/span><\/li> Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps with strong Git -based source control practices <\/span><\/li> Build and enhance front -end functionality using JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, and Telerik UI <\/span><\/li> Develop and maintain Crystal Reports to support business reporting needs <\/span><\/li> Tune SQL queries and optimize database performance across distributed systems <\/span><\/li> Utilize Visual Studio for enterprise application development and debugging <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/span> Requirements<\/h3> <\/span>9+ years: <\/div> Professional experience developing enterprise applications using C# and .NET Framework 4.8. <\/span><\/li><\/ul> Hands -on experience developing applications using modern .NET versions (e.g., .NET Core, .NET 8, or .NET 10). <\/div> Advanced proficiency with SQL Server 2019, including SSIS package development, complex SQL scripting, stored procedures, and performance optimization. <\/div> Proficiency in API testing using Postman and SoapUI, along with automated UI testing using Selenium. <\/div> Strong understanding of design patterns (Repository, Factory, Dependency Injection) and demonstrated adherence to SOLID principles. <\/div> Expert -level knowledge of secure coding practices, including prevention of XSS, SQL injection, and implementation of robust security logging. <\/div> Experience building and maintaining unit tests using NUnit or XUnit frameworks. <\/div> Ability to design scalable and maintainable systems using clean architecture and modular design principle <\/div> <\/div> Desired Skills <\/h3> 9+ years: <\/div> Working within Agile/SCRUM environments, actively contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and team -based delivery. <\/span><\/li><\/ul> Proven ability to work collaboratively across multi -disciplinary, cross -functional teams to support seamless system and API integrations <\/div> <\/div> Minimum Education <\/h2> Bachelor's Degree<\/span> <\/li><\/ul> <\/span> <\/div> Location <\/h2> Candidates must be local<\/b> to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 120 miles) at time of submission. This requirement is non -negotiable<\/span> <\/li> Position is a hybrid schedule with <\/span><\/span>required onsite days - Mondays and Tuesdays. Remote eligible days - Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Non -negotiable<\/b> <\/li> Working hours Monday -Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. <\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/li><\/ul> Additional Requirements <\/h2> Must be authorized to work in the United States; We are unable to offer sponsorships at this time<\/b><\/span> <\/span><\/li> Must undergo a background check and drug screening for employment.<\/span> <\/li><\/ul> <\/div> Employment Terms <\/h2> This is a W2 position<\/span> <\/li> 40 hrs per week<\/span> <\/li> <\/span>HYBRID schedule - with <\/span><\/span>required onsite days - Mondays and Tuesdays. Remote eligible days - Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Non -negotiable<\/b> <\/li><\/ul> <\/div> About Zenfreed <\/h3> <\/div> At Zenfreed, we are more than an IT company. We bridge the gap between people wanting to do the work they were meant to do and organizations needing the right talent. <\/div> <\/div> We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/span> Benefits<\/h3> We understand a comprehensive benefits package is crucial to employment satisfaction. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage options for all employees. <\/div><\/span>

Requirements

• 9+ years: Professional experience developing enterprise applications using C# and .NET Framework 4.8.
• Hands -on experience developing applications using modern .NET versions (e.g., .NET Core, .NET 8, or .NET 10).
• Advanced proficiency with SQL Server 2019, including SSIS package development, complex SQL scripting, stored procedures, and performance optimization.
• Proficiency in API testing using Postman and SoapUI, along with automated UI testing using Selenium.
• Strong understanding of design patterns (Repository, Factory, Dependency Injection) and demonstrated adherence to SOLID principles.
• Expert -level knowledge of secure coding practices, including prevention of XSS, SQL injection, and implementation of robust security logging.
• Experience building and maintaining unit tests using NUnit or XUnit frameworks.
• Ability to design scalable and maintainable systems using clean architecture and modular design principle

Nice To Haves

• 9+ years: Working within Agile/SCRUM environments, actively contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and team -based delivery.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across multi -disciplinary, cross -functional teams to support seamless system and API integrations

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical architecture discussions, modernization initiatives, and forward‑looking solution design efforts.
• Allocate work effort across enhancements and maintenance activities, with approximately 40% focused on new features and enhancements and 60% on maintenance and bug fixes
• Design, develop, and maintain ASP.NET MVC applications and Web APIs using JSON, Swagger, and Dapper
• Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps with strong Git -based source control practices
• Build and enhance front -end functionality using JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, and Telerik UI
• Develop and maintain Crystal Reports to support business reporting needs
• Tune SQL queries and optimize database performance across distributed systems
• Utilize Visual Studio for enterprise application development and debugging

Benefits

• We understand a comprehensive benefits package is crucial to employment satisfaction. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage options for all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level