Junior Software Developer

Veteran Firm Seeking a Junior Software Developer for a Hybrid Role in Springfield, IL

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-owned consulting firm in Washington, DC, focused on strategic sourcing, supply chain management, and IT Staffing.

We want to fill a Junior Software Developer role for a position with the State of IL Dept. of Child and Family Services DCFS located in Springfield, IL.

The ideal candidate is a Springfield, IL resident with 4-8+ years of experience in Microsoft C#, ASP.Net, and .Net Core, extensive experience with SQL and database design, and 1+ years of experience with Dynamics365 and Power Apps.

If you're interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

www.hruckus.com

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS seeks a Junior Software Developer for a position with the State of IL Dept. of Child and Family Services DCFS located in Springfield, IL.

Project Summary & Overview: We seek a Junior Software Developer to participate in our product management transformation project. This initiative aims to revolutionize how our DoIT@DCFS team delivers ongoing technical support, services, and capabilities to our customers. As a Software Developer on our client's team, you will have extensive experience in Microsoft C#, ASP.Net, .Net Core, and SQL. The ideal candidate will also have experience with Dynamics365 and Power Apps. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing various applications and services, contributing to the design and architecture of our systems, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to transform the technology that supports the most at-risk children and families within the state.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications and services using C#, ASP.Net, .Net Core, and SQL.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

• Identify bottlenecks and bugs and devise solutions to these problems.

• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.

• Integrate data storage solutions and ensure optimal performance.

• Develop and enhance custom applications using Dynamics365 and Power Apps.

• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.

• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.

• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Position Required Skills:

• 4-8 years of experience in Microsoft C#, ASP.Net, and .Net Core and extensive experience with SQL and database design.

• 1-2 years of experience with Dynamics365 and Power Apps.

• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and software design patterns.

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web services.

• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Beneficial Skills (Desired/Not Required):

• Previous experience with Call Center Software projects, integrations, or initiatives is a plus.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge of Agile and SCRUM Methodology.

• Experience with unit testing and test-driven development (TDD).

• Understanding of version control systems, notably Git.

• Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate).

• Experience with Product Management and Health & Human Services Projects.

• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

• Knowledge of North52 and Delphix.

• Previous experience working on large-scale transformation projects.

• Certification in relevant technologies or methodologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Certified ScrumMaster).

Work Location Note: This role will work 3 days per week for a 3-week introductory period at the beginning of the contract at 1 North Old State Capital Plaza, Springfield, IL. After the introductory period, assuming the expected work quality and output, the candidate should anticipate being on site 3 days per month. The client may request up to 3 additional days per month on an as-needed, project-demand basis.

Additional Information:

Client: State of IL - Dept of Child and Family Services DCFS

Project: Product Management Transformation

Role: Software Developer

• Junior

• Microsoft C#, ASP.Net, .Net Core, SQL, Dynamics365

Total Required Resources (FTE): One (1)

Work Location and Type: 1 North Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL

Target Annual Salary: $65,000