Senior .NET Developer

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior .NET Developer with a minimum of 6 years of hands-on expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining .NET applications. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, possesses strong problem-solving abilities, and is capable of leading and mentoring a team of developers. This position is physically located in Northern Virginia. It will require full-time on site work in the Dulles Corridor area. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, robust, and high-performance .NET applications using C#, ASP.NET, and other relevant technologies.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and architectural guidelines.
• Participating in the creation of technical design documentation for projects.
• Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code while adhering to coding standards.
• Performing thorough testing, including unit testing and integration testing, to ensure the reliability and quality of the developed software.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to junior developers, assisting them in solving complex technical challenges and promoting best practices.
• Conducting code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to coding standards and offering constructive feedback to team members.
• Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks and optimize application performance to deliver responsive and seamless user experiences.
• Investigating and resolving software defects and issues reported by QA or end-users and utilizing debugging tools and techniques to diagnose and fix problems.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in .NET and related technologies while proposing and implement innovative solutions to enhance the development process and overall software quality.
• Collaborating with other teams, including UI/UX designers, product managers, and QA engineers, to ensure successful delivery of projects according to requirements and timelines.
• Maintaining thorough documentation of code, technical design, and processes and contributing to the creation of user documentation for applications.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in software development using .NET technologies
• Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET, MVC, and other related frameworks
• Strong experience with database design and SQL, including working with relational databases like SQL Server
• In-depth understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns
• Hands-on experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.) and front-end frameworks is a plus
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across different departments and levels of the organization
• Previous experience in a technical leadership or mentorship role is desirable
• Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, are a plus
• US Citizenship and active Top Secret clearance with polygraph

This position is located in Northern Virginia.

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