.net Developer (requires SECRET CLEARANCE) (closed)

Location Arlington, VA
Salary/Pay Rate$40-50/hour
Employment TypeContract
Job Description
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We are seeking a .Net Developer in Arlington, VA this is a contract opportunity until the end of May (with possibility to go longer) with a pay rate of $40-50/hr. Candidates must have at least an Active Secret Clearance and able to obtain a TS/SCI.

Note: SharePoint is a PLUS, MUST have Sec + within 60 days of starting

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under minimal direction, performs as a fully experienced Software Developer in design, development, coding, testing, and debugging new software or providing complex enhancements to existing software. Works with technical staff to understand and to develop resolution of software problems. Participates in the development of software user manuals. Assists in the training of less experienced software development staff and may act as a team leader on less complex projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Writes code to create single-threaded or user interface event driven applications, either stand-alone or those which access servers or services.
• Develops code necessary to complete the assigned project(s) in the specified time frame according to departmental standards and guidelines.
• Writes, modifies, and debugs software for client applications.
• Identifies and reports problems in new and existing software. Recreates reported software problems to facilitate solutions. This includes validating the fix for the software problem.
• Resolves customer complaints with software and responds to suggestions for software modifications or enhancements. Assists in the preparation of internal software design documentation.
• Develops the critical components of the solution, including but not limited to, security, rules infrastructure, custom adapter implementation, and application interfaces.
• Uses source debuggers and visual development environments.
• Architects and codes multi-environment system solutions utilizing various programming languages.
• Profiles, analyzes and optimizes the software he/she is responsible for implementing.
• Employs best practices for design, development, unit testing and test plan development.
• Supports completed software throughout the Software Development Life Cycle and in production.
• Seeks to improve personal job related knowledge and departmental process by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities, and reading professional publications.
• Assists in the training of less experienced software development staff and may act as a team leader on less complex projects.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• Typically requires bachelor's degree and five to seven years of related experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Normal demands associated with an office environment. Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face to face. Some travel may be required.

ALTA IT Services is a Washington DC metro area based business, which has been providing both government and commercial clients with information systems professionals since 1985. We have been recognized as one of the area's largest local woman-owned businesses. We have a proven success in developing client relationships and our Recruiting staff is dedicated in building and maintaining candidate relations. ...we care!