.NET Developer (Direct Hire/ FTE) at Halo Group in Aurora, IL

Company Description

Halo Group is a premier provider of IT talent. We place technology experts within the teams of the world’s leading companies to help them build innovative businesses that keep them one step closer to their customers and one step ahead of the competition. We offer a meaningful work environment for employees, attractive and interesting engagements for consultants, and cutting-edge digital innovation for our customers.

Since its inception, Halo Group has been recognised for numerous awards, including:

• INC 5000
• Future 50
• 101 Best and Brightest
• Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
• Goldline Research - “Most Dependable Companies”
• Ernst & Young - “Entrepreneur of the Year” Finalist

Job Description

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position is to perform expert-level design and development under the direction of the Development Supervisor. Acts as mentor to Development staff in advanced usage of the standard programming tools. Analyzes systems requirements, current technical processes and programming, to identify and pursue opportunities for system tuning, optimization, and improvement. Creates training materials and content for, and conducts user demonstrations for significant systems projects. Provides the highest level of software technical support for the most complex problems, and expertise for issues and direction, for all client server and web-based development platforms.

Essential job functions

• Designs and develops applications and reports using standard and web-based development tools.
• Provides mentoring and advice to Developers in advanced programming and database usage.
• Prepares completed applications and reports for turnover to users or Operations staff.
• Provides solutions for complex/non-standard programs and system problems.
• Creates and conducts software demonstrations for users and management.
• Identifies opportunities for system and process optimization through tuning and redesign.
• Interfaces with users and management regarding requirements, testing, and implementation.
• Attends advanced technical training to keep skills and knowledge up-to-date.
• Performs all database administration tasks necessary to support development projects.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job

Qualifications

• Minimum level computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment: Advanced
• Expert-level proficiency in all of the following: C# (VB.net a plus), ASP.net, MVC, Web API, Visual Studio, Crystal Reports, SQL Server databases (Oracle a plus), XML, HTML, AJAX and JavaScript
• Extensive experience designing systems, programs and databases. Understanding of medical benefit administration software is a plus

Ability to:

• Manage competing deadlines and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Independently troubleshoot and resolve complex issues
• Establish positive working relationships with others on a diverse and highly collaborative team
• Perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.