.NET Developer

.NET Developer ROLE We need an experienced .NET Developer to support a contract with the United States Capitol Police’s (USCP) Enterprise Applications Management Division (EAMD) where the design, building, and maintenance of mission critical applications that support that law enforcement mission reside. In this role, you will develop and maintain web applications and services using the Microsoft .NET framework, write and review code, troubleshoot issues, and work with project teams to implement requirements and support application deployment. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, test and maintain web applications, APIs and services using C#, ASP.NET and .NET Core.
• Translate business requirements and user stories into technical designs and working code within Agile sprints.
• Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards and maintain source control and branching practices.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate applications with SQL Server databases and other enterprise systems.
• Write unit and integration tests; support QA testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) and resolve defects.
• Troubleshoot, debug and resolve production issues; perform root-cause analysis and implement fixes.
• Support application builds, releases and deployments through CI/CD pipelines in coordination with the DevOps Engineer.
• Apply secure coding practices and remediate vulnerabilities identified by USCP cybersecurity scans.
• Modernize and refactor legacy .NET Framework applications toward .NET Core and current architecture standards.
• Produce technical documentation (design documents, release notes, runbooks) and provide limited cross-training to team members.
• Participate in the 4-week transition and knowledge-transfer overlap with incumbent staff, including shadowing and review of existing documentation and procedures.
• Provide off-hours and weekend support for scheduled deployments and USCP special events (e.g., Presidential Inauguration, State of the Union) with advance notice.
• Contribute accomplishments, issues and planned work to the monthly progress report delivered to the COR.
• Protect sensitive USCP, House and Senate information and follow USCP standards of conduct, IT policies and badge requirements.

BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years with .NET technologies (ASP.NET, .NET Core).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Microsoft certification (e.g., Azure Developer Associate).
• Experience in a federal or law enforcement environment.

LOCATION

• Washington, DC – USCP Facility
• Hybrid – 100% on-site for first 2 months, then 2 days on-site / 3 days telework (USCP may increase on-site days)

CLEARANCE

• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to pass a USCP criminal history check and fingerprinting for badge access.

CLIENT

• United States Capitol Police (USCP), Enterprise Applications Management Division (EAMD)

HOURS

• 40 hours per week
• 8 hours per day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

• Employment Classification Eligibility – W2

RELOCATION

• Not eligible for relocation benefits

COMPENSATION

• Salary range: $115,000 – $125,000
• Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options. Full benefits brochure available for review.

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.