Sr. Application Developer

Role: Sr. Application Developer

Location: Vernon Hills, IL / Downtown Chicago after training

SUMMARY

The Senior Application Developer supports business process automation through technology solutions. The purpose of the role is to develop business software solutions for complex and large-scale projects through object and data modeling, database design, programming, quality assurance and implementation support. The Senior Application Developer participates in application standards development and serves as an evangelist for best practices in software development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• -Developing systems and applications to coding and quality standards.
• -Collaborate with IT teams to clarify design and implementation while meeting project needs.
• -Collaborate with business teams to clarify requirements and business needs.
• -Technically manage complex and large-scale project efforts in development, maintenance and enhancement of business system applications.
• -Collaborate with developers and architects (when appropriate) to determine optimal solution architecture, efficiency, maintainability and scalability.
• -Complete projects/tasks on a timely basis, according to commitments made to stakeholders and management.
• -Develop high-level system narratives, storyboards, designs and user interface prototypes.
• -Develop system test plans, ensuring achievement of software quality assurance (SQA) standards, and that validate achievement of business goals.
• -Proactively update stakeholders, leadership and project team members through open, courteous and helpful communication.
• -Report project/task status to the appropriate Application Development Manager on a weekly basis.
• -Utilize an object-oriented software lifecycle methodology and serve as a mentor for Application Developers and Associate Application Developers.
• -Travel between local facilities as necessary.

REQUIREMENTS :

• -7 years in application development.
• -Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, or equivalent working experience
• -Skilled in Windows Forms (WinForms), WPF and limited Web Forms Development. placing more than normal focus on WPF skills for this individual.
• -Expertise in creating applications using technologies such as C#, SQL Server, Web Services, WCF, REST, MSTest/Nunit and XML.
• -Mastery in use of development tools including Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio, System i Navigator and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• -Experience with ASP.Net, AJAX, CSS, JavaScript and rich web UI behaviors a plus.
• -Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders including senior leadership.
• -Proven knowledge of all stages of the software development life cycle. Experience with waterfall and agile is a plus.
• -Working knowledge of the appropriate technical language aligning under required qualifications below.
• -Demonstrated ability to understand and articulate details and impacts of complex proposed software solutions.
• -History of working independently with little direction.
• -Strong planning and organizational skills with critical attention to detail and creative problem solving skills.
• -Track record of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines.
• -Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach others.

Job Type: Contract

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• WinForms: 5 years
• C#: 5 years
• Asp.Net: 5 years