Job Title: Senior Application Programmer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Application Programmer to support the development, administration, and enhancement of a custom-built .NET application. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in C#, ASP.NET Core, and MSSQL, along with experience working in Agile environments. This role involves hands-on development, code reviews, performance optimization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, administer, and configure a custom-built .NET application
• Provide technical knowledge transfer, training, documentation, and mentorship to State personnel
• Offer oversight and guidance for application enhancements and performance improvements
• Perform code reviews, testing, and validation of new code
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with Technical Architects to ensure compliance with State standards and best practices

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with: C#, ASP.NET Core (version 6.0 or later), Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)
• 2+ years of enterprise-level software development experience
• 2+ years of experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience leading a team of application developers within the Microsoft technology stack
• Experience with distributed systems (Microservices/SOA)
• Reporting tools such as SSRS, Power BI, or Tableau
• Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Octopus Deploy)
• Strong experience with Git version control and branching strategies
• Front-end development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Experience with modern frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, or TypeScript
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep)
• Understanding of web application security best practices
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Familiarity with API integrations and external data sources
• Experience with messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Service Bus) and asynchronous programming

Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen’s client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.

Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.