Senior Applications Developer

Job Summary

The Senior Applications Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining business applications that support organizational goals and operations. This role involves working closely with users and cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, develop scalable solutions, and ensure system performance, security, and reliability. The Software Engineer will play a key role in modernizing legacy systems, integrating applications into the Azure Cloud environment, and contributing to the continuous improvement of DRS's technology platforms.

Job Responsibilities

•    Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications throughout the production lifecycle, including researching requirements, developing specifications, coding, debugging, and documenting solutions.
•    Analyze business functions and user needs to design secure, scalable, and efficient systems that meet organizational and operational objectives.
•    Maintain, enhance, and troubleshoot complex applications to ensure reliability, performance, and data integrity.
•    Integrate new software into existing systems and migrate legacy web applications (C# ASP.NET 4.x) to modern .NET Core (6, 8+) MVC frameworks hosted in Azure Cloud.
•    Develop and maintain web applications using Razor pages, jQuery, and Bootstrap, and perform database operations with SQL Server 2019+ using ADO and stored procedures for CRUD functionality.
•    Collaborate with end users, technical teams, and stakeholders to implement enhancements, resolve system issues, and ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and best practices.
•    Plan and coordinate project activities related to software implementation and maintenance, occasionally leading small project teams to deliver IT solutions on time and within scope.
•    Prepare and maintain user and technical documentation, provide user training, and deliver post-implementation support.

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; equivalent experience may be considered.
•    Proficiency in C# .NET Core (version 6 and above) and experience maintaining and enhancing legacy ASP.NET 4.x applications.
•    Strong knowledge of Microsoft IIS, MVC architecture, Razor pages, and front-end technologies including jQuery and Bootstrap.
•    Skilled in SQL Server 2019+ and ADO for database access, including writing and optimizing stored procedures and performing CRUD operations.
•    Demonstrated experience with performance tuning, application optimization, and debugging complex systems.
•    Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
•    Based in the Dallas area with the ability to work remotely and be onsite as needed.
•    Familiarity with Git Enterprise Server, security best practices, and data protection standards.
•    Experience designing user interfaces and improving user experiences for intuitive, user-friendly applications.
•    Background in maintaining, refactoring, and modernizing legacy systems.