IT SOFTWARE ENGINEER III

State of Idaho Career Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Department of Labor is looking for a skilled .NET Core Software Engineer with strong SQL Server expertise to provide leadership in the design, and evaluation of application software and supporting sub-systems; provides project leadership and technical guidance in programming and analysis; perform related work. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in .NET Core development, a solid understanding of SQL, and a passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Idaho Department of Labor is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sanjay Tiwari (sanjay.tiwari@labor.idaho.gov) or Adi Barman (adi.barman@labor.idaho.gov).

The applicant who is selected for this position will be required to pass a background check.

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Labor, please visit our website at:   www.labor.idaho.gov

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web and backend applications using .NET Core and C#.
• Design, implement, and optimize SQL Server databases, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and triggers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, and security through best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest .NET Core and SQL Server advancements and incorporate them into projects as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required.) You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

• Considerable knowledge of data architecture, software architecture, common software design patterns, development and testing practices. Typically gained by Bachelor's degree in an information technology discipline or equivalent from an accredited college AND at least two years of work experience using data architecture, software architecture, common software design patterns, development, and testing practices OR a master's degree in an information technology discipline or equivalent from an accredited college OR at least five years of work experience using data architecture, software architecture, common software design patterns, development, and testing practices.
• Considerable knowledge of programming languages and software development tool suites. Typically gained by at least one course of classroom instruction at an accredited college or vocational-tech level directly related to least one programming language and software development tool suites and at least 18 months of work experience using programming languages and software development tools OR at least two years of work experience using programming languages and software development tools.
• Experience creating, interpreting and documenting user requirements. Typically gained by at least two years of work experience on more than one development project.
• Experience analyzing development solutions to show costs and benefits. Typically gained by at least two years of work experience analyzing development solutions to show costs and benefits.
• Experience coding, testing and deploying production systems. Typically gained by at least two years of work experience testing and deploying production systems.
• Experience establishing and defining architecture and development standards. Typically gained by at least two years of work experience establishing and defining architecture and development standards.

Desired Qualifications:

The following qualifications are not required but may help a candidate in this position.

• Experience with ASP.NET Core MVC and Web API development.
• Strong proficiency in SQL Server, including database design, T-SQL, stored procedures, and performance optimization.
• Experience with Entity Framework Core or similar ORM frameworks.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP), design patterns (SOLID, CQRS, etc.), and RESTful services.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with ASP.NET Core for web application development.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Exposure to front-end technologies like Angular, React, or Blazor is a plus.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., xUnit, NUnit, or MSTest).
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation (PERSI) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.