.Net Developer at Initiate Government Solutions

Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) a Woman Owned Small Business. We are a fully remote IT services provider that delivers innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions across the federal sector. Our focus is on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, and the modernization of federal information systems.

IGS uses ISO 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013, 28001:2007, CMMI/SVC3, CMMI/DEV3 best practices, and PMBOK® methods to provide clients with a strategy to build solid foundations to grow capabilities and revenue. Our range of IT services and delivery methodologies are tailored to our customers’ unique needs to achieve maximum value.

IGS is currently recruiting for a remote .Net Developer to support our work with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Assignment of Work and Travel:

This is a remote access assignment. Candidate will work remotely daily and will remotely access VA systems and therein use approved VA provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested.

Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to):

• Create software development plans and strategies for ongoing operational needs. 
• Work as a team sharing code using GitHub, Azure Dev Ops, or similar tool. 
• Conduct quality control of software development.
• Work with VA Architects on a gap analysis to determine what additional features and functions are required to handle the meta data and change management needs.
• Conduct proactive risk identification and mitigation of software development process. 
• Develop and implement various classes and algorithms.
• Interact with databases, metadata and database design and indexing.
• Perform code troubleshooting and unit testing.
• Write code documentation and provide comments on all code Conduct quality control of software development.
• Conduct proactive risk identification and mitigation of the software development process.
• Perform root cause analysis, outline corrective action, and identify mitigation strategies for production issues.
• Rigorously test code and user interfaces. 
• Code using tools including but not limited to; SOAP and REST API’s, Angular, MVC, ODBC, .NET Core, Web API, IRIS REST API, and.NET Framework.
• Store documentation in a central location like MS SharePoint or another centralized repository.
• Perform web development (ASP.NET and Cache ZEN), React, jQuery, Angular and environment setup within a secure environment (SSL/TLS) including certificate management.
• Integration and performance testing of developed applications.
• Create interfaces with Intersystem IRIS via Web Services, REST, or other secure mechanisms.
• Create software using Model, View, and Controller (MVC) or other appropriate software architectures.
• HealthShare, C#, SAS - Statistical Applications for Sciences (Enterprise Miner, Grid), Visual Studio/Eclipse, JavaScript and JavaScript libraries, ArcGIS, MS SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle and other similar DB's., Tableau.
• Create software using C#, SQL, Python, ASP.net, MSSQL, PowerBI DAX, JavaScript, jQuery and various JavaScript libraries, Visual Studio, Data Express, Eclipse, SSIS, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Bootstrap, DevExpress, PrimeNG, Hangfire, SSMS, Postman, IIS, Kubernetes, Fortify, Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool, GitHub, OpenAPI (Swagger)
• Identify, fix, and resolve bugs and errors in code
• Deploy applications to production and test environments and manage their configurations.
• Maintain and update existing codebases to keep them up to date and secure.
• Collaborate with other developers and teams.
• Research and keep up to date with new technologies and trends in all languages and frameworks used.
• Use version control systems such as Git to manage code changes and track development progress.
• Monitor the performance of applications in IIS and troubleshooting issues related to those applications running in IIS.
• Implement Large Language Models (LLMs) for potential use and enhancement of current and future program design. 
• Update .Net Technical Guides, Configuration Guides, Code Libraries, .NET Software User Guides and any associated documentation.
• Document all .NET development activities in the Bi-Weekly Progress Report. 

Requirements

• BS Degree: computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience; additional 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Be able to code in .Net and other languages to include, but not limited to: Java, MVC, TSQL, XML, JSON, HTML, AJAX, FHIR, HL7, PowerBI, Python, R, IRIS Object Script, HealthShare, C#, SAS - Statistical Applications for Sciences (Enterprise Miner, Grid), Visual Studio/Eclipse, JavaScript and JavaScript libraries, ArcGIS, MS SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle and other similar DB's., Tableau
• Experience with the following technology: C#, SQL, ASP.net, MSSQL, PowerBI DAX, JavaScript
• Experience with Use of Agile software development methodology for software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Excellent analytical and organization skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Public Trust 
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship due to clearance requirement. 

Preferred Qualifications and Core Competencies:

• Active VA Public Trust
• Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment. 

Successful IGS employees embody the following Core Values:

• Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers. 
• Empathy, Emotional Intelligence: How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers’ and end-users’ business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also support their mission.
• Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity): We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done. 
• Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Orientated): We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems.  

Compensation: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Initiate Government Solutions offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care, matching 401K and profit sharing, paid time off, training time for personal development, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability coverage, an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification, employee recognition, and referral programs, spot bonuses, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family.

Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

Initiate Government Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Our company policy is to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.