Senior Software Systems Engineer

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Wichita (KS); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A software solutions company is seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer (.Net Developer) to work remotely. This role involves technical planning, full-stack development, and mentoring junior developers, requiring strong expertise in .NET technologies and Agile methodologies. Candidates must have at least five years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. U.S. Citizenship is required for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in software development using .NET technologies.
• A proven track record of working on complex software projects.
• Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning and requirements definition.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Document software designs including data flow diagrams.

Skills

Expertise in .NET framework and .NET Core

Proficiency in developing back-end applications using MVC architecture

Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Experience with RESTful APIs

Proficiency in database design and development

Familiarity with cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS)

Experience with version control systems (GIT, TFS)

Understanding of CI/CD practices and tools

Knowledge of unit testing frameworks

Proficiency in using development tools like Visual Studio

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience with Agile development methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

Overview

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Software Systems Engineer (.Net Developer).

Location: Remote

Department: Veterans Affairs (VA)

Type: Full Time

Min. Experience: Experienced

Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI)

Note: 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 applications using C#, unit testing, testing with NUnit or other tools, and deployment using CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• 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 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 such as 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 MVC architecture and .NET Core.
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design patterns.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and other APIs.
• Proficiency in database design and development, including SQL Server and Entity Framework.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., GIT and TFS/TFVC).
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy).
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks and tools (NUnit, xUnit, MSTest).
• Proficiency in using development tools like Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; attention to detail; commitment to high-quality software.
• Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum and Kanban).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Strong understanding of security best practices for web applications and APIs.
• Ability to conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of applications.
• Experience with third-party libraries, 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 (EDI) X.12 Medical Claims (837, 834, 277, etc.).

Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS ECS, AWS EKS).

Formal Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline with eight (8) or more years of experience; or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline with five (5) or more years of experience; or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline 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

1. 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.
2. Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.
3. This is a 100% U.S. based remote position. However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, NJ, or NY will not be considered.
4. This can be either a 1099 or W2 position.

U.S. Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. 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.