.NET Architect

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Wisconsin is looking for a .NET Architect to enhance Unemployment Insurance services through advanced technical expertise. This role offers a supportive work environment, flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth. The architect will oversee the development and maintenance of web systems, ensuring efficient project execution and support. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with experience in Microsoft technologies. Join us to make a meaningful impact in public service.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Insurance options (dental, vision, life)

Well Wisconsin program

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in providing technical guidance to project teams.
• Designing and developing applications in a Microsoft environment.
• Leadership experience in guiding and monitoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of the systems development life cycle.
• Coordinate technical activities for major systems.
• Provide ongoing support of web applications.

Skills

Technical Guidance

Communication

Leadership

Customer Service

Tools

.NET

C#

HTML

IIS

Job description

Are you looking to take the next step in your applications development career? Are you seeking a role on with work-life balance in an organization with a meaningful mission? We are seeking two .Net Architect to lend their expertise to multi-year, multi-million-dollar projects to improve the delivery of Unemployment Insurance services.

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) offers interesting and meaningful work with an employee-friendly and inclusive work environment, work-life balance, a casual office environment, flexibility, and many opportunities to grow your skills. Apply now to find out why there's so much to love about working for Wisconsin .

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies (permanent, project or Limited Term).

Position Summary

This position provides the most advanced level of technical expertise to support all phases of the systems development life cycle, which includes development, implementation, testing and maintenance of web systems for the Unemployment Division. This position functions as a system expert for: analysis, investigation of parameters, research, evaluation, project planning, development, implementation, and ongoing support of web applications. The .NET Architect is responsible for coordinating the technical activities of the conceptual and detail design, implementation and support of major systems as part of the Department's critical re-engineering strategy.

This position has access to Federal Tax Information.

• Generous paid time off , including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap.
• Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more).
• A Well Wisconsin program, offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services.

The classification title for this position is IS Systems Development Services Consultant/Administrator (schedule 07, range 32). A 12-month probationary period will be required. This position is considered exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of appointment. Starting pay may vary for current state employees.

Remote work: Employees with approved remote and hybrid-remote work arrangements are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin. High-speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work. Remote work options are subject to change.

Criminal histories: We also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Finalists for this position may be required to allow DWD to conduct a background check or other checks to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. For positions with access to sensitive federal tax information, FBI fingerprinting may also be required.

Eligibility to work in United States: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e. a US citizen or national or a lawful permanent resident) at the time of appointment. DWD does not sponsor visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. This is not a contract position. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant completing the I-9 upon hire.

Qualifications

Qualifications marked with an asterisk (*) below will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process. Additional qualifications may be evaluated in subsequent steps.

You need to have the following experience:

• *Providing technical guidance (including application architecture) to application development project team members.
• *Utilizing a variety of oral and written communication methods to ensure project success (e.g. status reports, written project summaries, leading team meetings, presentations, etc.).
• *Leadership of staff (e.g. providing guidance, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, etc.).
• *Designing, developing, testing and installing applications in a Microsoft environment using .NET, C#, HTML, IIS, advanced design patterns such as MVC and responsive design.
• Using communication and customer service skills to achieve business objectives.

Any of the following experience would be nice to have:

• *Applying agile software development practices.
• *Coordinating and supporting multiple concurrent project or technical teams.
• *Troubleshooting the most complex software integration problems, gathering documentation, performance tuning, and working with software vendors and/or technical staff as appropriate for problem resolution.

How To Apply

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Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to update your materials.

What happens next? A panel will review your application materials to determine your eligibility for further consideration in the selection process. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process, which is typically a virtual interview.

DWD values a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer . Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability.If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Deadline to Apply

Application materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM (central standard time) on Monday, May 19, 2025.