Senior .NET Software Developer

State; North Carolina; On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Twelve paid holidays

Personal observance leave day

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

North Carolina Secretary of State is seeking an experienced Application Systems Specialist to perform advanced application systems analysis, design, development, and support for enterprise applications. You will lead or coordinate client/server and web-based solutions using C#, ASP.NET Core MVC, SQL Server, HTML5, JavaScript, and jQuery, guiding upgrades, testing, migrations, and integrations.

The role requires strong database design, API usage, and the ability to provide technical leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in client/server and web-based applications development using C#, ASP.NET Core MVC, SQL Server, HTML5, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Experience leading or coordinating application implementations, upgrades, testing, migrations, and system enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications using C#, ASP.NET Core MVC, and SQL Server.
• Design relational databases, optimize queries, and define business rules and program specifications.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to development and support staff.
• Collaborate with users, IT staff, vendors, and stakeholders to gather requirements and implement system improvements.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET Core MVC

SQL Server

HTML5

JavaScript

jQuery

APIs

Data flows

System integrations

Database design

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or IT field

Job description

Agency Dept of the Secretary of State Division Executive Office 2 Job Classification Title Applications Systems Specialist I (NS) Position Number 65044657 Grade DT10

Application Systems Specialist I (NS)

About Us: The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State (NC SOS) is the heartbeat of the business community promoting economic growth and protecting the public from financial harm. The Department works with business, banking and legal communities to strengthen our state’s economy with a state-of-the‑art system of reliable business and governmental records. Plus, we stand as a vigilant guardian against fraud for individuals and businesses alike. Join us in building a secure and prosperous future!

The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and employs the Merit‑Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified candidates.

The actual salary will be determined based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as considerations for internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

State Employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than their current position.

The State of North Carolina offers health insurance, twelve paid holidays, one personal observance leave day, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental and vision coverage, and additional insurance options, along with retirement benefits.

Description of Work: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences. This is a Repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Position Number: 65044657

Salary Grade: DT10

Recruitment Range: $87,617-$109,522

Work Location: Secretary of State/Downtown Raleigh

The posting will close at 11:59 P.M. the night before the end date.

North Carolina Secretary of State is seeking an experienced Application Systems Specialist to perform advanced‑level application systems analysis, design, development, implementation, maintenance, and technical support for enterprise applications and related systems. This position serves as a developer lead for the development and support of client/server and web‑based applications using C#, ASP.NET Core MVC, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML5, JavaScript, and jQuery. The Application Systems Specialist will lead or coordinate application implementations, upgrades, testing, migrations, integrations, and system enhancements. Analyzes complex application issues, identifies root causes and system dependencies, and develops or recommends effective technical solutions. Works with APIs, interfaces, data flows, databases, operating systems, and integrated enterprise applications to ensure reliable communication and functionality across systems. Provides technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to application development and support staff. Reviews technical solutions and development work, establishes and promotes development and support standards, and assists with prioritizing application‑related work and resolving complex issues. Collaborates with business users, IT staff, vendors, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate solutions, troubleshoot issues, and implement system improvements.

Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining applications using C#, ASP.NET Core MVC, design and define relational databases, reengineer and automate processes to make them more efficient and streamlined, optimizing applications and database performance, define business rules, develop program specifications, help employees and customers with system problems, develop complete system documentation, and may supervise lower‑level programmers and consultants.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced work experience with client/server applications development software including C#, Asp.Net Core MVC, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, developing and optimizing SQL queries. Lead or coordinate application implementations, upgrades, testing, migrations, and system enhancements. Strong understanding of databases, APIs, interfaces, data flows, operating systems, and application integrations. Advanced level of experience with SQL Server, database relational database design, stored procedures. Expert knowledge of enterprise applications, integrations, interfaces, and system dependencies.

Management Preferences: Management prefers applicants with at least 10 years work history showing advanced professional experience developing, supporting, and maintaining client/server applications using technologies such as C#, ASP.NET Core MVC, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML5, JavaScript, and jQuery. Advanced proficiency in developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex SQL queries, as well as strong experience with relational database design and stored procedures. Extensive knowledge of enterprise application integrations, APIs, interfaces, data flows, system dependencies, and operating systems. Experience leading or coordinating application implementations, upgrades, testing, migrations, system enhancements, and other technical initiatives is highly desirable. Evaluate complex technical issues, identify system impacts and dependencies, recommend effective solutions, and provide technical leadership throughout the application development and support lifecycle.

• health insurance
• twelve paid holidays
• one personal observance leave day
• generous vacation and sick leave accrual
• dental and vision coverage
• additional insurance options, along with retirement benefits

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Minimum Education and Experience: Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development; or Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development; or High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and eight years of experience in business application consulting or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with their application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if currently serving as a member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard with a service tenure of at least 6 years and an honorable discharge, please attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

For further information, please contact: Tameka M. Gentry, Assistant HR Director, North Carolina Secretary of State Human Resources, Old Revenue Building 2 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601. Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone], Email: [e-mail].

If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NC Office of State Human Resources at 984-236-0800.