Junior Application Developer .NET

Company Background

Founded in 1992, Mi-Case is the industry leader in fully integrated offender management software solutions and provides industry expertise and consulting within Criminal Justice and Public Safety systems.

Mi-Case leverages a unique combination of technical, functional and industry specialization as well as partnerships with key software vendors to deliver maximum value add projects.

Position Summary

The ASP .NET Developer is responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions. Successful candidate must be self-motivated and eager to take on new challenges and work well with other employees and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code
• Conduct functional and non-functional testing
• Troubleshoot and debug applications effectively and efficiently
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Learn and follow industry best practices adopted by the organization
• Understand and follow good code automation concepts and principles
• Understand client requirements and how they translate to new application features
• Provide estimates for new change requests
• Collaborate with development team and other IT staff to set specifications for new applications
• Develop technical documents as required to accurately represent application design and code. ‍‍

Educational/Training and Certification Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in computer science or relevant field
• Microsoft Application Development Certification is a plus ‍

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Familiarity with ORM frameworks such as Entity Framework
• Understanding of modern software design principles and practices
• Understanding of various software development methodologies
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Great attention to detail and time management skills
• Team player with excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming, with focus on Web Applications
• Able to analyze complex user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer systems and information structures. ‍

Competencies

Results - Consistently delivers required business results; sets and achieves achievable, yet aggressive, goals; consistently complies with quality, service and productivity standards and meets deadlines; maintains focus on company goals.

Technical/Functional Expertise - Demonstrates and effectively applies depth and breadth of knowledge and skill in a technical or functional area.

Professional Development - Demonstrates a commitment to professional development by proactively seeking opportunities to develop new capabilities, skills, and knowledge; acquires the skills needed to continually enhance his/her contribution to the company and to his/her respective profession.

Communication - Respectfully listens to others to gain a full understanding of issues; comprehends written material; presents information in a clear and concise manner orally and in writing to ensure others understand his/her ideas; appropriately adapts his/her message, style, and tone to accommodate a variety of audiences.

Problem Solving - Analyzes problems by evaluating available information and resources; develops effective, viable solutions to problems which can help drive the effectiveness of the company.

Project Management - Effectively manages project(s) by appropriately focusing attention on the critical few priorities; effectively creates and executes against project timelines based on priorities, resource availability, and other project requirements (i.e., budget); effectively evaluates planned approaches, determines feasibility, and adjusts when needed.

Teamwork - Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others; can work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and characteristics.

Interpersonal and Organizational Professionalism – adept in displaying positive interpersonal skills and has self-awareness in being accountable and responsible. Recognizes areas for self-improvement and pursues professional development for continuous learning. Aligns actions to the mission and goals of the organization. Follows through on initiatives and meets deadlines, puts thought into appropriate professional-development and keeps skills updated.

Follows through on initiatives and meets deadlines, puts thought into appropriate professional- development and keeps skills updated.

Environmental and/or Physical Factors

• The work environment and dress code tend to be informal, depending on the amount of client contact.
• Long periods in front of a computer terminal.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands, talk, and hear. Occasionally required to walk and reach.
• Work hours are typically 8am to 5:00pm. However, working extended hours and weekends may at times be required to meet project deadlines.