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Lead Software Developer (.Net Core)

Grand Rapids, MI 49544 | Fully Remote

Posted: 11/19/2024 Job Type: Contract to Hire Industry: IT Job Number: 25785 Pay Rate: $ 90.00 - $ 95.00

Job Description

Our client, a family-owned Midwestern grocery/retailer striving to better people's lives in all communities, is seeking a Mid-level Infrastructure Lead Software Developer (.Net Core).
 
Location: Prefer Hybrid onsite in West MI or remote located in 6 states (MI, OH, IN, KY, IL and WI)
Start Date estimate: 12/9/2024
End Date estimate: 12/31/2025 
There is a strong potential to be a temp-to-hire position.

Equipment will be provided.

What you'll do:
  • Build Real Solutions: 
    • Work on high-impact applications and systems that are used by thousands of users and vital to our organization.
  •  Collaborate with a Talented Team: 
    • Partner with architects, product managers, and other developers in an agile environment to deliver exceptional software.
  • Innovate: 
    • Bring fresh ideas to the table and contribute to the evolution of our tech stack.
  • Solve Complex Problems: 
    • Take on interesting challenges and develop creative solutions to enhance user experience and system performance.
       
What We're Looking For:
  • Strong Experience with .NET Core/Framework: You've built, maintained, and optimized applications using .NET technologies.
  • C# Mastery: 
    • You know your way around the C# language and can use it to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
  • Web Development:
    • Familiarity with ASP.NET, RESTful APIs, and front-end frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, CSS) is a plus.
  • Database Knowledge:
    •  Experience with SQL Server or other relational databases, with the ability to write optimized queries and design efficient schemas.
  • Cloud Skills:
    • Familiarity with cloud platforms and tools (Azure & Cosmos) and building cloud-native applications is a big bonus.
  • Agile Enthusiast: 
    • You're comfortable working in an Agile environment and know how to break down tasks and deliver incremental value.
       

Job Requirements

Required Soft Skills:
  • Problem-Solving: 
    • Ability to break down complex problems and develop effective, efficient solutions.
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
    • Communicating and working effectively in a team, often with diverse, co-located and cross-functional teams.
  • Communication:
    • Clearly explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Adaptability:
    • Willingness to learn new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies as the .NET ecosystem evolves.

Qualifications:
  • C#: 
    • The primary language for .NET development. Strong proficiency in C# is essential, including knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, LINQ, async/await, and exception handling.
  • .NET 5/6/7+: 
    • The modern, unified version of .NET, which combines the capabilities of .NET Core, .NET Framework, and Xamarin.
       ASP.NET / Core /ASP.NET MVC, web services and APIs.  Understanding of ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) for working with databases. This includes knowledge of database migrations, LINQ queries, and performance optimization techniques.
  • SQL: 
    • Proficiency in SQL and relational databases (SQL Server)  Cloud Platforms and DevOps
  • Azure: 
    • Proficiency in Microsoft's cloud platform, including services like Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, and Azure DevOps.
  • CI/CD: 
    • Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment practices, using tools like GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
  • Unit Testing: 
    • Writing and maintaining unit tests with tools like xUnit, NUnit, or MSTest
  • Mocking Frameworks: 
    • Tools like Moq or NSubstitute to simulate dependencies and isolate the code being tested.
  •  Integration Testing: 
    • Testing interactions with databases, APIs, and other external services.
  • Test-Driven Development (TDD): 
    • Knowledge of TDD principles can improve code quality and reduce defects.  Understanding of Design Patterns & Principles (Required)
  • SOLID Principles: 
    • Understanding of SOLID principles for writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code. 
  • Design Patterns: 
    • Familiarity with common design patterns like Singleton, Factory, Observer, Decorator, and Repository.
  • Microservices: 
    • Understanding how to design and implement microservices, with an emphasis on distributed systems and service communication (e.g., using REST, gRPC, or messaging queues)
  • Authentication & Authorization: 
    • Knowledge of OAuth, OpenID Connect, JWT, ASP.NET Identity, and other security mechanisms. 
  • Data Security: 
    • Secure coding practices, handling encryption, and working with secure data storage solutions.
  • OWASP: 
    • Familiarity with common security vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting) and how to mitigate them.
  • Accessibility: 
    • Understanding of web and app accessibility standards (WCAG) to make applications usable for all users. Proven experience optimizing performance
  • Profiling and Debugging: 
    • Familiarity with tools like Visual Studio Profiler, dotTrace, Application Insights, and New Relic for optimizing performance.
  • Caching: 
    • Implementing caching strategies using tools like Redis, MemoryCache, or Distributed Cache.
  • Concurrency: 
    • Knowledge of handling multi-threading, parallelism, and asynchronous operations for high-performance applications.
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