VB.Net Developer (Junior)

Location: 80% Remote – Candidate must live within 2 hours of a government facility.

Overview:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must pass Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) / Medium-Risk federal agency security clearance.
• Data is collected daily from multiple data sources with various data types.
• The warehouse contains approximately 15 terabytes of data and collects approximately 30 - 40 gigabytes weekly.
• The ideal candidate will support software development within a complex enterprise environment with ASP.net and VB.Net, providing accelerated, accurate solution delivery across multiple simultaneous active projects. Hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and support the project's Web applications per the client’s request.
• Comprehensive Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) understanding.
• Demonstrated success in tailoring corporate-level SDLC to follow customer SDLC.
• Write VB.Net code which is scalable, modularized and reusable.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain code and web pages created from scratch using VB.Net and various components of the .NET Framework.
• Use Team Foundation Server (TFS) to track web development tasks.
• Adhere to coding requirements and guidelines.
• Use IBM Engineering Workforce Management (EWM) for code versioning.
• Participate in code and application peer reviews.
• Gather and document business requirements as it relates to the web application.
• Support the design, development, and deployment of a modernized website.
• Actively participate in daily Kanban meetings.
• Support the project team by identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues with the web application.
• Use .NET Framework to create software solutions that meet the clients’ requirements.
• Collaborate with the SQL Developer, Development Team, and Business Analysts to ensure all business requirements are being met.
• Conduct extensive application testing to ensure defect-free products.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support.
• Prepare configuration documents, test plans and additional documentation as needed.

Skills Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Visual Studio in an enterprise environment.
• 2+ years of experience using .Net and or .Net Core (VB.Net preferred).
• Knowledge of front-end components (HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, CSS, XML, etc.).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Ability to conform to current processes and procedures.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to figure out unknown issues.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow directions to ensure client's goals are met.
• Ability to adapt to new environments and assimilate information quickly.
• Work independently and with a team on multiple tasks with multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of SQL Server or similar relational database a plus.
• Knowledge of Classic ASP a plus.
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence Software a plus.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen OR lawful Permanent Resident (Green card holder, NOT H1 Visa holder).
• Ability to obtain an IRS MBI (Minimum Background Investigation) Security Clearance from the Federal Agency.
• Active IRS MBI Clearance is highly desirable.