Junior .Net Developer

Job Description

OMAP .NET Software Developer (Junior)

Abel Personnel is seeking a high-integrity, technically sound Junior .NET Software Developer to support a mission-critical project for the PA Department of Human Services (OMAP). This is a long-term, multi-year contract opportunity for a developer who thrives in collaborative environments and is committed to writing clean, scalable code.

Compensation & Engagement

Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 per year based on experience.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package included.

Bonus: Potential for annual performance-based bonuses.

Employment Type: Candidates must be able to work as a W2 employee.

Location: Remote, however, work must be performed from within the United States.

Travel: Up to 25% travel to project offices in Harrisburg, PA may be required.

Core Technical Stack

Primary: .NET Core, React, and PostgreSQL.

Front-End: HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Bootstrap 5, and JavaScript.

Testing & Tools: NUnit/XUnit, Git, and GitLab.

Key Responsibilities

Development: Design, develop, and maintain secure web applications using .NET Core and ASP.NET Core.

Data Integration: Develop and maintain ETL pipelines and scripts to ensure seamless data flow.

Collaboration: Partner with product managers and fellow developers to translate wireframes and designs into functional applications.

Maintenance: Enhance existing dashboards and applications while contributing to new development efforts.

Code Quality: Participate in rigorous code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure consistency across the team.

Optimization: Troubleshoot and optimize application performance to exceed business requirements.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Approximately 3 years of professional software development experience, with a specific focus on the .NET Core ecosystem.

Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with React is mandatory.

Framework Mastery: Proficiency with C#, ASP.NET Core, and Entity Framework Core.

Database Skills: Solid experience working with relational databases (SQL Server or PostgreSQL) and writing SQL queries.

Version Control: Professional experience using Git/GitLab in a team environment, including creating merge requests and participating in code reviews.

Testing: Experience writing automated unit tests using NUnit or XUnit.

Communication: Clear and effective communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

Cloud & DevOps: Exposure to AWS (cloud-native development) and containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.

Specialization: Prior experience with ETL script development.

Operational Requirements

Work Hours: Must be available and video-capable during standard work hours aligned with the Eastern US Time Zone.

Vetting Standards: As part of the high-integrity vetting process for this project, candidates must be prepared for a 360-degree workspace scan and a strict "No AI Assistance" policy during technical interviews.

Full-time

Fully remote