SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

VSolvit•Chesapeake, VA

1d•$125,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

A Senior Software Developer is part of a team that creates software using a wide variety of tools and applications. Developers are expected to be proficient in core software development principles and methodologies. They must be able to break requirements down into appropriately sized objects, classes or methods that are consistent with the established enterprise architecture. Developers are also able to quickly troubleshoot and resolve application issues and make recommendations to improve performance and reliability. They are also able to review requirements and estimate accurate development hours and schedule costs. As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Proficient in C#, VB .NET, .NET 10 and other object-oriented programming languages
Proficient in T/SQL, P/SQL and LINQ to SQL
Thoroughly test developed code to minimize errors
Develop, test, and implement new software programs
Write complex code and participate in code reviews
Perform system design, upgrades, and maintenance according to business needs
Maintain system documentation
Participate in Scrum meetings and work with the development teams to provide Database development support
Participate in the SAFe Agile Scrum team environment with a focus on planning and delivering changes iteratively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Collaborate with team members and other business users
Participate in and promote a team learning culture
Be able to work remotely without any distractions
US Citizenship
Must have an active DOD Secret Clearance
Must have Level 1 or higher IAT Certification (A+ CE, Security+, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP)
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Information Systems, Computer Science, or another related field
Experience working with development tools like Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio, Jira, Jama, Confluence, Bitbucket
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered

Nice To Haves

Minimum 10 years software development experience with 5 years of database technical experience in support of complex software applications and solutions
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve database integrity, performance, blocking/deadlocking, connectivity, and security issues
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through four or more years related application/infrastructure experience utilizing the company's standard toolsets. Specific assignments may require recognized certification in an area of expertise.
Demonstrated knowledge of MS SQL Server and Oracle experience is a plus
Demonstrated knowledge of moderate to highly complex programming, system design, and analysis principles, and general business operations
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with users, project teams, and management
Demonstrated ability to work on a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of the situation or data requires thorough identification of factors and analysis of impact
Demonstrated ability to respond to significant inquiries from users
Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Responsibilities

Lead the development efforts of the Development Team
Review requirements and develop accurate estimates
Resolve ambiguities with customer requirements
Develop well-structured code with appropriate documentation
Thoroughly test developed code to minimize any discrepancies
Maintain knowledge of new developments in core technologies
Works closely with other team members to ensure requirements are thoroughly understood and the application is complete with a seamless look and feel
Mentor other team members
Work independently or in teams with minimal supervision
Follows established UI/UX and software coding standards
Support Agile Methodologies to Software Development (e.g. SAFe,)
Effectively communicate with customers and other team members
Takes ownership of system and software to ensure minimal defects
Proactively recommend alternative processes, technologies, or implementations to improve system performance or reduce time and cost
Help troubleshoot and resolve production issues
Support company proposal effort by authoring and / or reviewing technical content for various business development efforts
The senior Software Engineer is expected to train and oversee the work of less experienced Software Engineers
Perform other duties as assigned