IT Senior .NET Developer

This position is posted continuous, with a first review of applications occurring on Monday, June 4th, 2018 at 9am. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply without delay.

Let's talk about you for a moment.

You're a .NET developer extraordinaire with a passion for automation, software testing, and quality assurance.  You're savvy to the latest and greatest technical trends, but you can quickly discern what's fad and what's best practice. You're collaborative, customer focused, flexible and willing to take risks. You're goal-oriented and dedicated.

You're just the person we're looking for.

Multnomah County IT is seeking an innovative IT Senior .NET Developer to continue our efforts in automating software testing. As apart of our custom development team, you'll design, coordinate, and implement testing solutions for testing application components. You'll document defects and determine resolutions. With your effective communication skills, you'll provide feedback to team members and customers to identify software risks and identify appropriate solution strategies.

You will architect and design complex application solutions, using .NET technology, ensuring that software meets the customer needs. You pride yourself on your collaborative approach and are great working as a technical leader on projects, working jointly with project managers, business users, peers, and other IT professionals.

Additional responsibilities in this role include:

• Use of Agile/Scrum development methodology.
• Developing and maintaining test cases, plans, scripts and data for function and non functional testing.
• Support the need for continuous delivery and integration to include testing automation.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation of QA and testing resources and processes.
• Analyze requirements and prepare function, technical and system specifications.
• Provide customer support and consultation as needed.

You would do great in this role if you have the following competencies and skills:

• Technology Use - You have a high level of technological capacity, with the ability to quickly navigate new systems and support new technology tools.
• Customer Service -  You have a "Think Yes" attitude, seeks information and feedback to better understand customer needs and offers timely, appropriate responses to requests.
• Collaboration - You seek different points of view and are able to both receive and offer ideas, suggestions, and feedback in a positive manner.
• Continual Learning - You have an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; staying abreast to industry trends, listening to feedback and applying suggestions to improve performance
• Problem Solving - You capitalize on your flexible, solution oriented approach by seeking input from others, looking for root causes, and think "outside the box" in determining options for resolution.
• Creativity & Innovation - You look for fresh perspectives, offer novel approaches and take initiative in developing or improving services, processes, and products. You make the the ideal into reality.

Let's talk more. Apply today!

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Bachelor's degree (in lieu of degree, equivalent years of experience will be considered)
• 5 years of experience in application architecture, design, deployment processes, and quality control
• Experience in AGILE development methodology
• Application Development knowledge and skill of:
  • Coding Languages (C#)
  • ANSI SQL Languages (T-SQL, PL-SQL)
  • Web Languages (.NET, JavaScript, JQuery, HTML/XHTML, CSS)
  • Database Executable Objects
  • Service Architectures (APIs, REST, Web Services, Microservices, and SOA)
  • Source Control (Subversion, Git, TFS)
• Quality Assurance knowledge and skill of:
  • Lifecycle Testing Methods
  • Testing documentation and metrics
  • Exploratory and automated testing
• Ability to pass a criminal history records check

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

The Application Packet:

1. A completed short online application
2. A resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, the number of employees under your supervision.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

1. Initial review of minimum qualifications
2. Technical exam
3. Consideration of top candidates
4. Background and reference checks

Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference for this recruitment. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. The recruiter as listed on the job announcement must receive all required documentation by the closing date of the recruitment.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Type of Position: This hourly union represented position is eligible for overtime.

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What We Can Offer You: We offer a comprehensive array of benefits in support of your physical, emotional and financial well-being. A few highlights:

• Health insurance (medical, vision, Rx, and dental).
• Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).
• Generous paid leave and the ability to maintain a great work/life balance.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Option to participate in deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts.
• Occasional telecommuting and flexible work schedules.
• Limited travel, primarily local.
• Access to a free bus pass for the Portland metropolitan area.
• Professional development opportunities

Questions?
Jenny O'Meara, Recruiter
Department of County Assets
501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 400, Portland, OR 97214
jenny.omeara@multco.us
503-988-7571

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.