C# Developer - II

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG); Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a talented C# Developer - II to join a 100% US-based remote team. The role emphasizes .NET development, RESTful API work, and strong CI/CD practices within Agile processes.

You will design, implement, and maintain enterprise-scale software, collaborating with stakeholders and mentoring juniors. Requirements include 5+ years of .NET experience, proficiency with SQL Server, Azure/AWS familiarity, and experience in Agile environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with .NET technologies.
• Strong understanding of OOP and design patterns.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and other APIs.
• Proficiency with SQL Server and Entity Framework.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Experience with version control systems (Git, TFS/VSTS).
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools.
• Unit testing with NUnit/xUnit/MSTest.
• Proficiency with Visual Studio and VS Code.
• Experience with Agile development (Scrum/Kanban).
• Security best practices for web apps and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning, requirements definition, and testing for software systems.
• Develop backend services and front-end integration using .Net and C#.
• Participate in daily stand-ups as part of the software team.
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Support deployments to production via CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on project requirements and design.
• Promote test automation, modularization, and code quality.
• Mentor junior developers and review code for quality.

Skills

C#/.NET

MVC/.NET Core

RESTful APIs

SQL Server/Entity Framework

Azure/AWS

CI/CD

Git/TFS

Unit Testing (NUnit/xUnit/MSTest)

Visual Studio

Agile/Scrum/Kanban

Education

Bachelors in CS/EE or related

Master's in CS/Engineering (preferred)

PhD in CS/Engineering (optional)

Tools

Visual Studio

Azure DevOps

Git

CI/CD tools (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy)

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented C# Developer - II

Location: Remote

Department: Veterans Affairs (VA)

Type: Full Time

Min. Experience: Experienced

Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI)

Salary Range: $85,389 - $116,975

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning, high-level and detailed requirements definition, test planning and execution (including use cases, test procedures, and test data), software systems integration, and technical support for software systems and subsystems
• Perform software system product services, including concept design, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal
• Serve as an active member of the software development team participating in daily stand-ups
• Utilize full-stack development expertise that ranges from development of .Net back-end application using C#, unit testing, testing with Nunit or other tools, and deployment using Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of application
• Provide development support (as needed) for solutions deployed to production
• Implement long-term solutions and building blocks within the Agile framework for improved reusability
• Interface with the stakeholders for project requirements
• Apply and promote good software engineering practices such as test automation, modularization, and simplification
• Collaborate and coordinate with colleagues on various solutions and problems
• Document software designs, which may include design diagrams, data flow diagrams, software module descriptions, etc
• Use Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tools to include Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, and Git

Required Skills and Experience

• Expertise in .Net framework and .Net Core, with a strong understanding of C#
• Proficiency in developing back-end applications using Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture and .Net core
• Strong Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design patterns
• Experience with Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface (RESTful APIs) and other APIs
• Proficiency in database design and development, including working with Structured Query Language (SQL) Server and Entity Framework
• A familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)) and services
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. GIT and Team Foundation Server/Team Foundation Version Control (TFS/TFVC))
• An understanding of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g. AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy)
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks and tools (e.g. NUnit, xUnit, and MSTest)
• A proficiency in using development tools like Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality software
• An ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers
• An ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum and Kanban)
• A familiarity with DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (IaC)
• A strong understanding of security best practices for web applications and APIs
• An ability to conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of applications
• Experience with third-party libraries, Software Development Kits (SDKs), and APIs relevant to .Net development

Professional Certifications None required

Years of Professional Experience Five (5) or more years of experience in software development using .Net technologies

A proven track record of working on complex software projects and leading development initiatives

Experience with designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-level applications

Desired experience Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Medical Claims

• X.12 medical claims (837, 834, 277, etc)

Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization technologies (e.g. Kubernetes, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS))

Formal Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with eight (8) or more years of experience;

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline along with five (5) or more years of experience;

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline along with three (3) or more years of experience

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity

Security Clearance Requirements Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)

CRITICAL NOTES

• SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered
• Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered
• This is a 100% U.S. based remote position. However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA will not be considered
• This is a W2 position
• All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions
• As part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.