Application Development Engineer (Mid)

True Helix; Delmont (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A software development company in Delmont seeks an Application Development Specialist to design and build software applications. The role involves writing and testing code, collaborating with teams, and adapting software based on client feedback. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience with .NET technologies, knowledge of SQL, and familiarity with agile practices. The position emphasizes teamwork and adaptability in learning new technologies. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in application development.
• Proficient with .NET Framework or .NET Core.
• Understanding of Unit Testing and its practical application.

Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements and translate them into features.
• Collaborate with IT professionals and business analysts.
• Produce efficient and elegant code based on specifications.

Skills

.NET Framework or .NET Core

C#

React

SQL

Teamwork

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience

Tools

ASP.NET

Git

Microsoft DevOps

Bootstrap

Job description

The Application Development Specialist requires extensive knowledge of programming languages and Application Engineers develop purpose-built software programs for our clients to use. They collaborate with other members of the development team on software projects, design complex software programs and applications, and incorporate client feedback into our software product development.

Duties will primarily include building software that is simple to use and that makes daily task completion highly efficient. They will be involved in writing code, modifying software to fix errors, adapting it to new uses, improving its performance, or upgrading interfaces. Additionally, they will be entrusted with conducting system testing, and validation procedures, and working with users on technical issues including software system design and maintenance.

Responsibilities Include

• Understanding client requirements and how they translate into application features
• Collaborate with a team of IT professionals, business analysts, and end-users to set specifications for new applications
• Producing efficient and elegant code based on requirements
• Testing and deploying programs and applications
• Troubleshooting, debugging, maintaining, and improving existing software
• Reviewing and assessing user feedback to improve software performance and features
• Develop technical documents and diagrams to accurately represent application design and code

Requirements Include

• 2+ years of experience
• Either a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical work experience
• Proficient with .NET Framework or .NET Core, and familiarity with C# and React
• Experience with ASP.NET or another web-server technology
• Good grasp of common design patterns such as MVC, MVVM, Services, Factories, etc.
• Intermediate knowledge of databases, SQL and relational data
• Understanding of Unit Testing and its practical application to development
• Ability and flexibility to learn new software and technology
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment

Pluses

• Understanding of SQL and relational data. Entity Framework
• Understanding of source control, specifically Git
• Understanding of agile
• Familiarity with templating libraries such as Razor, Vue, React, etc.
• Familiarity with MVC/MVVM
• Familiarity with Microsoft DevOps, React, Bootstrap