.Net Developer

Job Description

Job Description

1-year contract

Top Three Skills : 1. 5+ years of professional experience in C# and .NET software development (pretty much all backend)

2. 3+ years of professional experience in SQL Server and 2 years of experience using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) with data

3. Experience in Apache Kafka, microservices, and REST

4. Must be a motivated, quick learner with great analytical skills, interpersonal skills and project a confident and professional demeanor

Job Description : Ascend Learning; LLC (www.ascendlearning.com) is a leading provider of technology-based educational, curriculum and assessment solutions for high-growth careers in a range of industries, including healthcare, fitness and wellness, and insurance and financial services.

We provide outcomes-based solutions aimed at helping people enter, sustain and succeed in their chosen fields. Ascend employs more than 1,000 employees, with headquarters in Burlington, Mass.

and offices in Kansas City metro, Phoenix metro, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Walnut Creek, California, Ann Arbor, Michigan, New York, and the U.K.

Ascend Learning is looking to engage a Contract .NET C# application developer in our Burlington, MA office location. The prospective candidate would have experience in developing in .

NET C# language for backend office systems (CRM, Financial systems, data and analytics), web applications, good MS SQL server development skills, experience in MS SQL SSIS packages, experience developing and consuming web services, and experience working with Apache Kafka.

Responsibilities & Skills :

• Work with team lead and product owner to understand business requirements; document business requirements as needed
• Analyze and provide solutions for complex tasks and projects, providing technical design documentation as required
• Actively collaborate with cross-platform team members, QA, and product owners in an Agile scrum environment on projects in order to deliver high quality and efficient solutions
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
• Inform, create, and execute unit tests, integration tests, functional tests, and performance tests as needed.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to mitigate and address these issues
• Provide accurate and timely estimates for project tasks
• Exhibit solid organizational skills and focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Exhibit excellent analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Be self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Propose, brainstorm, document, illustrate, and implement simple to complex architectural solutions
• Participate in Change Management processes and provide feature / architectural reviews and feedback for system changes

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science preferred
• 5+ years of professional experience in C# and .NET software development
• 3+ years of professional experience in SQL Server
• Experience using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) with data transfer
• Experience in developing / customizing back office applications
• Experience in integrating with ERP system or financial systems
• Experience in Apache Kafka, microservices, and REST
• Experience in the education or publishing industries is a plus.
• Experience with Agile / SCRUM and Jira
• Strong communication skills and onshore-offshore coordination experience is a plus
• Must be a motivated, quick learner with great analytical skills, interpersonal skills and project a confident and professional demeanor.

Additional Information : Ascend Learning is an online education company mostly for trades and people certifications. This division in Burlington is a publisher in the Jones and Bartlett division which focuses on training for EMTs, physicians, firefighters, pharmacy technicians, etc.

They have a backend system called CisPub that is quite old. It is more targeted for backend issues for publishing such as inventory, order entry, and royalties.

They want to upgrade this system to Elan.

Project slated to end EoApril, but most likely will go into June and potentially longer.

Work Environment : Agile / Scrum

Interview Information : 1. Phone screen with hiring manager and program manager

2. In person / skype

Who is the Internal / External Customer : Internal- Finance / backend operations team

External- Customers of Ascend Learning

Impact to the Internal / External Customer : Internal- more efficient and updated system for backend operations like accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, etc.

External- better customer experience

Business Challenge : There is currently a very old system in place called CisPub. They are implementing Elan for financial modules and this needs to be done before April 15th.

Their busy season is in June before the fall semester, so delays in this deadline could risk business for an entire year.

This will allow them to serve their customers more efficiently which will bring in more revenue and mitigate risk.

EVP : Gain further experience with ERP implementations. Impactful project for the entire organization that will better customer experience.

Non-Technical Skills : - Experience with Agile / SCRUM and Jira

• Experience in the education or publishing industries is a plus
• Experience in developing / customizing back office applications
• Experience in integrating with ERP system or financial systems

Why is position open? : Need to implement newer system