Azure Full Stack .Net Developer

Title: Azure Full Stack .Net Developer Location: Saint Paul, MN (Remote) Duration: 9 Months Description of Project The Minnesota Department of Information Technology Services (MNIT) partnering with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is seeking an application developer/software engineer to work alongside other MNIT application support staff/developers to uplift and modernize applications for MnDOT’s Engineering Services Division in the Bridge Office. Work will include helping to design and develop a holistic support system across applications, to standardize process and visibility into application health and monitoring, as well as migrating towards a modern technology stack. At a high level, the resource will develop and replace existing applications within MnDOT’s Engineering Services application portfolio. This role will work with an existing support and development team, with Senior leaders and other senior IT staff to ensure applications are built with current and supported technology. Applications will generally be replaced and migrated to an Azure hosting environment using C# as a development language. Data persists in both Oracle and SQL Server environments. Use of PL/SQL and C# for data and application development/management will be necessary and the primary for the new applications. PL/SQL and C# will be the primary technologies required for the new applications, but other technologies to be utilized will be Python, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Sample Tasks • Work with Business Analysts and Business Partners to understand requirements for existing and new applications to build and/or integrate solutions to meet business requirements. • Develop and implement software that replaces existing legacy systems using C# and PL/SQL development for applications and data with applications hosted in MS Azure and having data persisting in SQL Server and Oracle. • Write code and test code to ensure applications meet business and technical requirements and Policy. • Build applications that meet Section 508 Accessibility requirements and meet WCAG 2.1 standards. • Provide knowledge transfer to state staff. Desired Qualifications Azure Cloud Development & Infrastructure • Technical knowledge and experience in Azure Cloud application design, development, and maintenance, including Azure resources, programming languages, code libraries, and user interface standards. • A solid understanding of Azure infrastructure management, data infrastructure management, and their relationships to native Azure Cloud application development. • Knowledge and experience in the development and hosting of Azure Cloud services and resources. • A solid understanding of emerging trends in Azure Cloud development. Programming & Application Development • Technical knowledge of object-oriented programming and design, including .NET and C#. • Experience working in Azure Cloud application development environments and tools, including JavaScript, Python, jQuery, XML, JSON, REST, SOAP, CSS, HTML, SQL Server, security, and monitoring. • Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including object oriented programming, agile, iterative development, and rapid application development. Data & Database Technologies • Knowledge of working with applications that persist data in Oracle and SQL Server. • Experience working with Oracle procedures, PL/SQL, or other related ETL tools and packages. Development Tools & Environments • Technical knowledge of development and management tools, including but not limited to Azure DevOps, GitHub, Visual Studio, and archetypes. • Business Analysis & Technical Communication • Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and technical design documentation. • Demonstrated capability to clearly explain intricate technical concepts in a manner understandable to non technical audiences. Accessibility & Standards • Knowledge and understanding of current Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Collaboration & Relationship Building • Experience and demonstrated skill in building constructive and effective working relationships.