Application Developer

Overview

Our client is seeking an Application Developer. In this role you will, support the clients multiyear modernization initiative by developing and maintaining modern, secure, cloud-based applications while helping transition legacy systems and processes to a scalable Azure environment.

This opportunity is remote with travel to the clietn site a few times a year. Per our client contract, all candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders. 

***Experience with a state-level Teachers' Retirement System is required.***

Responsibilities

• Apply modern application development frameworks, programming languages, and secure coding practices to application development efforts.
• Follow software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile.
• Perform business process analysis, functional design, documentation, user story development, and acceptance criteria definition.
• Apply knowledge of TRS business rules, including those specific to the Pension Software System.
• Understand legacy systems architecture, dependencies, technologies, and integration points.
• Perform all aspects of application development, including coding, unit testing, documentation, code reviews, and submitting pull requests for TRS staff to review.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain application components that meet functional and technical requirements.
• Develop clear, actionable user stories and maintain a prioritized backlog.
• Develop APIs, system interfaces, and automation workflows.
• Deliver high-quality work output with minimal defects.
• Translate technical specifications into maintainable, production-ready software.
• Collaborate effectively with TRS technical staff, analysts, testers, and project managers.
• Manage multiple development tasks and meet established timelines.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience with a state-level Teachers' Retirement System is required.
• Required Skills: 

  • • C# .Net

    • Web API

    • Angular 16+

    • SQL

    • Azure DevOps

    • GIT

• Knowledge of modern application development frameworks, programming languages, and secure coding practices.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile.
• Knowledge of business process analysis, functional design principles, documentation standards, user story development, and acceptance criteria definition.
• Knowledge of TRS business rules, including those specific to the Pension Software System.
• Familiarity with legacy systems architecture, dependencies, technologies, and integration points.
• Skill in performing all aspects of application development, including coding, unit testing, documentation, code reviews, and submitting pull requests for TRS staff to review.
• Skill in developing, enhancing, and maintaining application components that meet functional and technical requirements.
• Skill in developing clear, actionable user stories and maintaining a prioritized backlog.
• Skill in developing APIs, system interfaces, and automation workflows.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work output with minimal defects.
• Ability to translate technical specifications into maintainable, production-ready software.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with TRS technical staff, analysts, testers, and project managers.
• Ability to manage multiple development tasks and meet established timelines.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Compensation:

• W2 Hourly rate starts at $65. Pay rates are based on experience, qualifications, location, and certifications, and are subject to change at any time.
• Benefits vary by compensation type and may include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional optional benefits.

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.: 1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life." 3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

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The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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