<p>We are looking for a strong .NET Applications Developer in Southern California. This is a long-term contract opportunity and will need someone who can be onsite 4 days per week.</p><p><br></p><p>Job Details</p><p>• Analyze and prioritize enhancement requests: Review backlog items and refine requirements with stakeholders.</p><p>• Perform code reviews and testing: Validate .NET and SQL changes in development or QA environments.</p><p>• Update and maintain documentation: Revise system design documents, workflows, and technical specs.</p><p>• Coordinate with cross-functional teams: Align with developers, QA, and business units on project progress.</p><p>• Monitor performance metrics: Identify trends or recurring issues and propose improvements.</p><p>• Plan and execute deployments: Coordinate release schedules for application updates or patches.</p><p>• Review and optimize database performance: Tune SQL queries, indexes, and assess storage utilization.</p><p>• Prepare management reports: Summarize system performance, incident trends, and project status.</p><p>• Evaluate upcoming business needs: Gather requirements for new projects or enhancements.</p>

<p>Required Skills:</p><p>• Proficiency in .NET technologies (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core) for application development and maintenance.</p><p>• Strong SQL skills: writing complex queries, stored procedures, performance tuning, and database design.</p><p>• Experience in application maintenance and enhancement, including troubleshooting, debugging, and implementing new features.</p><p>• Solid understanding of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and experience working in Agile or hybrid environments.</p><p>• Ability to gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements, translating them into functional specifications.</p><p>• Experience with system integration and API-based solutions (REST, SOAP).</p><p>• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for diagnosing issues and proposing effective solutions.</p><p>• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and QA teams.</p><p>• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git, TFS) and deployment processes.</p><p>• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and modern DevOps practices.</p><p><br></p><p>Nice-to-Have Skills:</p><p>• Familiarity with Mainframe technologies such as COBOL, JCL, and related tools.</p><p>• Experience with job scheduling tools and batch processing.</p><p>• Basic understanding of business process modeling and data flow diagrams</p>

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