Job Description:
Seeking a Full Stack .NET Developer - - .NET and Front-End Focus for a remote long-term contract role with a State Government organization in Des Moines, IA.
Key Responsibilities:
-Develop, enhance, and support enterprise applications using .NET and C#, including MVC and Web Forms where they remain in the environment. -Build front-end interfaces using HTML5, CSS, Sass, and JavaScript, translating designs into responsive, production-quality pages and components. -Apply UX and UI best practices and design thinking in the front end, including layout, interaction patterns, and usability, and collaborate with designers on implementation details. -Implement and extend components within the current Bootstrap and Material environment and the enterprise design system as it rolls out, understanding how a design system differs from a component library or framework. -Code to WCAG 2.1 AA and remediate accessibility issues, testing with assistive technologies such as JAWS and automated tools such as axe. -Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs, with supporting middleware and SQL Server work as needed. -Apply secure coding practices, including appropriate use of encryption APIs, and handle classified and sensitive data in accordance with state requirements. -Manage source control, deployments, and CI/CD processes using Azure DevOps. -Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across applications and environments. Required
Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), design, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. A graduate degree in HCI is preferred. A degree in design or HCI combined with a solid coding background is preferred. Multiple degrees and certifications are valued. -Strong .NET and C# development experience, and strong front-end development experience. These two areas are the core of the role. -Demonstrated UX and UI knowledge: design thinking, usability principles, responsive design, and experience turning designs into working interfaces. A portfolio should show UI work, not only backend code. -Front-end depth in HTML5, CSS, Sass, and JavaScript. -Formal WCAG training and demonstrated experience coding and testing for WCAG 2.1 AA, including hands-on use of accessibility testing tools. -Recent experience (within the last three years) with current frameworks and modern best practices. Legacy system experience older than three years will not align with the State's upcoming standardization efforts. -Experience working within an enterprise design system. -Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. -Working knowledge of SQL Server, APIs, and middleware integrations. -Experience supporting enterprise production applications, and experience handling classified or sensitive data. Preferred
Qualifications:
-Accessibility certification (for example, Client Trusted Tester, IAAP WAS, or CPACC) or equivalent formal training. -Experience supporting government or healthcare systems. -Experience with Angular, GitHub, and AWS services. -Experience modernizing existing applications rather than building greenfield solutions.