POSITION TITLE: .NET Web Developer using Visual Basic .NET and ASP .NET

SUMMARY:

Establish cost-effective web based solutions that meet the customer’s business and technical needs as defined in the Deliverables section using Visual Basic .NET and ASP .NET. The developer must define the scope and requirements to include scheduling, estimating, and quality control. Once the customer has approved these, the developer will plan, coordinate and direct analysis, design, development of the information management solutions. The developer must also identify, analyze, troubleshoot and resolve problems with the aim of eliminating recurrences problems. If necessary, they need to coordinate with other Information Techology areas to implement the solution or resolve problems. Additionally, the developer is responsible for compliance with departmental policies and processes and for performing all duties and activities in a safe and ethical manner. Requires 2 years relevant information systems developement experience.

A qualified candidate should be someone who can work independently

·         · Proficient in making enhancements to an existing product

·         · Handle their work queue and complete projects according to schedule constraints

·         · Assist in team development of solutions

·         · Excellent communication skills

·         · Can quickly adapt to changing/evolving requirements

To be qualified for these positions a candidate must have

·         · ASP .Net development experience (VS2005 & VS2008)

·         · VB .NET development experience (VS2005 & VS2008)

·         · .NET framework experience (.NET 2.0 & 3.5 framework)

·         · Relational database experience (SQL Server preferred plus Oracle, Access, or/and ODBC)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. New Development

a. Gathering scope and requirements

b. Promotes effective use of technology.

2. Maintenance

3. Problem analysis and resolution

a. Fixes causes, not just solutions. Works to eliminate recurring problems and supportability.

b. Watches for trends that indicate potential problems and then eliminates the problems before they happen.

4. Communication

a. Keep peers and STR informed of trends, significant problems, unexpected delays and anything new in the environment.

b. Keep customers informed of global problems, scheduled downtime or anything that affects the computing environment.

c. Keep customers informed of progress on problems that cannot be resolved on first call.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor Science degree in Information Systems or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience/Skills:

Candidate must demonstrate knowledge and abilities in the following:

1. Focus – The ability to remain focused on what is important to the business despite distractions. Commitment to team/department/company; understanding the help desk’s role in the company.

2. Problem Solving – The ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and effectively. Understands entire process from logging to informing customer solution is in place; knows when to escalate; implements solutions not fixes.

3. Proactive Thinking – The ability to take initiative to make improvements. Anticipate customer needs; looks for ways to make things better for the customer, to eliminate recurring problems, calls, is constantly learning.

4. Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens and gets clarification of requests. Responds well to questions. Ability to interact and communicate clearly in English with people over the telephone, often in stressful situations. Writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for spelling and grammar.

5. Customer Skills – The ability to interact with customers in a polite and professional manner. Regards customer as most important part of job; respectful of customers and manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Responds promptly to customer needs and requests for service and assistance.

6. Professionalism – Uses time efficiently. Approaches others in a tactful manner. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions. 7. Teamwork - Contributes skills and capabilities to achieve the team’s goals. Is receptive to new ideas, builds strong working relationships and values diversity. Encourages and gives credit to others for their contributions and puts the attainment of team goals ahead of individual objectives. Ability to help desk agents and makes self available to STR and others.

8. Flexibility - Performs a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities. Accepts new challenges, responsibilities and assignments. Works outside of ordinary routine. Views problems or business situations from both own as well as another’s perspective. Adjusts to multiple demands and satisfying priorities. Utilizes new and unique methods to resolve issues. Possesses versatility demonstrated through performance and/or some experience in multiple skill sets.

9. Team/Company Fit – Enjoys working in a very casual environment in terms of relationships and communication; willing to work over time; doesn’t need any hand holding.

10. Technical– The ability to learn technical product information quickly and accurately. Working knowledge of:

a. Visual Studio 2008 **

b. .NET 3.5 framework **

c. ASP .NET **

d. VB .NET **

e. SQL Server 2005/2008 **

f. LINQ to SQL **

g. Ajax & JavaScript

h. Stored procedures (t-SQL)

i. .NET 4.0 expected features

j. VS 2010 expected features

k. Oracle & ODBC connectivity

l. Windows XP

** Required

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have a space exposed to normal noise level in the work environment.

Work Hours:

A 40 hour work week excluding SRNS holidays. Each work day has a 30-minute lunch. Area Security Access: A security clearance is not required.