Hybrid .NET Web Developer III

DNR SKILLSET FORM MUST BE ATTACHED TO BID AT TIME OF SUBMISSION.

The State of Wisconsin is looking for one (1) .NET Web Developer III to work 40 hours a week.

Top Skills (5) & Years of Experience:

• Advanced level application development skillsets including analysis, design and development within Microsoft .Net Framework. (8+ yrs)

• Coding experience in .Net framework with MVC including C#, JavaScript and Bootstrap. (8+ yrs)

• Experience applying accessibility and security standards to custom applications. (6+ yrs)

• Experience developing applications with Oracle databases including designing, writing stored procedures, performance tuning and SQL. (8+ yrs)

• Experience working in Azure DevOps including keeping work items updated in addition to code management. (4+ years)

Nice to Have:

• 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.

Interview Process:

• 1st Round Interview will consist of a 60-minute in-person interview, immediately followed by a technical exam for up to 30 minutes (1.5 hrs)

• 2nd Round Interview - A 60-minute in-person interview.

Onsite or Remote? Candidates MUST be WI residents or willing to relocate to WI within 30 calendar days of start date. Local candidates preferred. Headquarters is downtown Madison, WI. Services to DNR must be physically completed within the State of Wisconsin including during remote work. Hybrid, on a weekly basis DNR is currently 60% remote and 40% in the office. Hybrid requirement is weekly not monthly. New contractor must start onsite for a five-day orientation/onboarding. Work cannot be conducted outside the United States.

Project details: These positions will analyze, design, develop, test, implement and maintain solutions and features for applications in Microsoft .NET environment along with designing and implementing Oracle database in support of the application. These positions will involve developing new or redesign applications along with supporting existing applications. These positions will work with supervisors, project managers, business relationship managers, developers and business customers. 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.

Additional details: Must follow both State of Wisconsin and DNR Acceptable Technology, Access, and Security related policies as well as work guidance. • Regular work hours are during business hours between 7:00 – 5:30pm. Should be available for after hour deployments. • Must have reliable high-speed internet provided at own expense if working remotely. • State holidays are not paid unless part of work agreement. No overtime and no weekend differential. Work on state holidays must be approved. • At the end of the contract, the equipment must be returned. If it cannot be dropped off in person or if DNR Equipment is damaged during the contract, replacement and shipping is done at supplier’s expense. If a equipment cannot be dropped off for computer replacements, the shipping is at the supplier's expense.

The Department of Natural Resources, DNR IT Custom Application Development Section seeks to

hire two Microsoft .NET Web Developer III’s to design, develop, test, implement and maintain

solutions and features for applications in Microsoft .NET environment along with designing and

implementing Oracle database in support of the application. The developer needs to provide reliable,

responsive support for these projects and systems as developed along with existing system support

as assigned. This work requires @40 hrs./week) work for a candidate with advanced developer

skillsets and experience. The position will be working on new development, enhancements and/or

providing support for existing applications as determined by agency priorities. There are multiple

initiatives to develop new applications and to redesign legacy applications to meet current business

needs with supported technologies.

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:

• Advanced level application development skillsets including Analysis and Development within

Microsoft .Net Framework.

• 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 in Power BI for developing reports.

• 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.