Process and Workflow Applications Developer

Ashburn Consulting is seeking an expert-level applications developer to support the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Applications Team. The resource will develop, modernize, enhance, maintain, and document .NET-based business applications and legacy systems slated for replacement or upgrade. Work includes process and workflow applications supporting direct purchase orders, contract management, HR tracking, and contract actions.

Key responsibilities

· Design, develop, modernize, enhance, and maintain production .NET web applications and Web APIs.

· Support MVC-based applications using Clean Architecture principles and maintain legacy solutions during modernization.

· Administer, code against, integrate, and report from Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases.

· Map, cleanse, migrate, and validate data between disparate systems and Microsoft SQL Server.

· Translate stakeholder enhancement requests into functional requirements, system designs, tested code, and production-ready implementations.

· Integrate applications with Single Sign-On and Microsoft Entra ID.

· Use approved AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot where applicable, safely and in accordance with organizational policies.

· Build and publish deployment packages across development, test, and production environments.

· Apply responsive UI/UX practices and deliver interfaces meeting at least WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements.

· Work side-by-side with County staff and an assigned project manager; provide project metrics, active knowledge transfer, business-process documentation, release documentation, and maintainable code.

Master of Science degree in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or another computer-related field.

Mandatory Qualifications

-At least seven (7) years developing modern .NET web applications and Web APIs.

-At least seven (7) years maintaining .NET web applications using MVC and Clean Architecture.

-At least seven (7) years of Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database administration, coding, integration, and reporting experience.

-At least seven (7) years applying responsive-design principles and UI/UX best practices, including accessible interfaces meeting WCAG 2.1 AA.

-Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with VB.NET, C#, Blazor, React, .NET, HTML, and SQL.

-Demonstrated data mapping and migration experience involving disparate database systems and Microsoft SQL Server.

-Demonstrated requirements engineering from user request through design and production implementation.

-Experience integrating applications with SSO and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).

-Experience safely using AI development tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, within organizational policies.

-Experience creating and publishing .NET deployment packages through DEV, TEST, and PROD environments.

-Experience collaborating within a structured project environment under an assigned project manager.

-Ability and willingness to produce thorough technical, release, and business-process documentation.