Job Description

The candidate must have proven work experience with application development, user interface development for custom applications and database design and development. The person hired for this position must work closely with team members and DNR Application Architect Lead for application solutions, development plans, and ensure effective integration among information systems and the IT infrastructure. This may include working with DNR approved third party technologies. An important part of the position will be to understand the interactions between applications, and services within the DNR environment, and evaluate the impact of changes or additions.

The candidate should be motivated to stay on top of technological advancements to ensure that solutions are continuously improved, supported, and aligned with industry and agency standards as well as emerging business requirements. The candidate must understand user and process requirements and ensure those requirements can be achieved through high quality deliverables. The candidate for this position will need to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and be able to perform a variety of tasks. To be successful, the developer will need to take initiative and own tasks or products along with being self-motivating including excellent communications, time management, listening, collaboration, problem solving and adaptability skillsets.

Skillsets:

The most qualified candidate will have:

· Coding experience in .Net framework, MVC including C#, JavaScript and Bootstrap.

· Experience applying Object Oriented Design.

· Experience applying Standard Security methods to custom applications.

· Experience creating web API’s.

· Experience developing applications with Oracle backend databases including designing, writing stored procedures, performance tuning and SQL.

· Experience working Azure DevOps including repositories, version control, and deployments.

· Experience working in Visual Studio.

· Experience following coding standards and best practices.

· Experience with testing tasks such as identifying test scenarios, test data setup, execution, and documenting test results.

· Experience utilizing the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and following IT Best Practices

· Experience resolving technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation.

· Experience following Iterative/Agile/Scrum Methodologies for completing projects from Initiation through Implementation and Maintenance.

· Experience understanding defined requirements by identifying and implementing achievable solutions.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills including describing technical items to non-technical staff.

· Experience writing technical documentation.

· Collaborates and shares information with others and is a team player to ensure project success and business needs are met.

· Awareness of IT Infrastructure.

· Awareness of Accessibility requirements and custom application design solutions or standards to comply.

· Ability to meet project timelines.

· Ability to provide input into task estimates.

· Excellent time management, organizational and planning skills.

· Ability to work independently to conduct research and review application code to apply design, coding and testing principles.

· Excellent customer service

· Good interpersonal skills.

Additional skillsets that will also be helpful:

· Experience working at DNR or in another Government agency.

· Experience working with Microsoft Suite, including SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, etc.

· Experience with GIS, especially Esri JavaScript APIs.

DNR Environment:

DNR has a large number of .Net custom applications and very high usage of GIS applications interfacing with other state agencies, other states, partners and the federal government. This includes Web Applications, API’s, Batch, GIS custom applications and reporting technologies:

ASP.Net, .Net Framework 4.8, MVC, Angular, C#, Power BI, GIS (ArcGIS, AGOL, VertiGIS, etc.), Oracle, JavaScript, Bootstrap, SharePoint, SFTP, Tableau, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps in the cloud, Batch and Web Applications.

Job duties:

This position will work at the direction of the DNR IT Custom Applications and Development Section Supervisors, DNR Application Architect Lead, Business Relationship Manager, Project Manager, and program Leads, utilizing DNR IT standards, software, and tools. Tasks of this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Orienting oneself to current applications including .Net and/or PowerBuilder, technical debt, and current backlog. This includes reviewing code, documentation, setting up locally and talking with others to understand functionality and business needs.

2. Design and develop application leveraging DNR standards, best practices and modernized design for performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, accessibility and secure coding practices while ensuring business needs are met. This includes developing web applications, batch processes and reports as needed.
3. Assist with database architecture, design, and maintenance to ensure data accuracy, performance, and scalability.
4. Provide application maintenance, support, troubleshooting and issue resolution.

5. Perform and document testing using DNR approved tools and processes for validating functional and non-functional scenarios to ensure quality and accuracy in meeting business needs.
6. Manage code, branching, and deployments through Azure DevOps, following release processes.
7. Complete priority tasks and maintain task progress in Azure DevOps to support deliverables and timelines.

8. Participate and contribute input in all meetings related to Agile Methodologies following DNR IT PMO guidance.

9. Analyze tasks and provide input into estimates and timelines.

10. Participate in technical team meetings to coordinate development activities and resolve risks.

11. Provide support and issue resolution for user acceptance testing.

12. Create and maintain technical documentation for the solution to support ongoing operations.

13. Support enhancements, maintenance and documentation for additional program applications.

Developer will follow the standard development life cycle along with DNR standards and procedures for management and versioning of source code, file management and change management processes. The developer must look out for security concerns or issues when developing applications and follow security related protocols. Applications must be built and supported in compliance with Federal and State requirements.