Sr. Backend Developer (C# / Azure)

J. J. Keller & Associates - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Backend Developer (C# / Azure) position at J.J. Keller & Associates Inc is focused on the technical design and development of new features for various online and mobile solutions. This role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and exceptional customer support. The developer will also provide guidance for ongoing maintenance and support, contributing to long-range planning and technical architecture recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned programming tasks related to new development or maintenance on assigned websites or applications with minimal direction.
• Analyzes user needs and impact to other site areas to determine technical requirements of assigned tasks.
• Promotes strong quality practices by performing unit testing and providing appropriate level of support for user acceptance testing, as needed.
• Maintains accurate technical documentation for assigned programming projects.
• Acts as a support resource for the technical support staff to ensure that customer-reported issues are being addressed in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Performs lead developer role on large projects.
• Coordinates technical implementations and interfaces with Website and Database Administrators to maintain optimal server configuration, database accuracy/integrity and for coordination of staging and production moves.
• Serves as a mentor to other technical staff to enhance their productivity and contributions to the team.
• Participates in long-range planning and makes recommendations regarding technical architecture and department improvements.
• Communicates with third party vendors, end users, customers and internal product stakeholders on systems requirements, enhancements and recommendations to support business direction.
• Develops and maintains a solid understanding of the technology tools and trends and remains current in new technology developments and their potential impact on the department.

Requirements

• Proficient in C# and Azure development.
• Experience with web and mobile application development.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and methodologies.
• Ability to analyze user needs and technical requirements effectively.
• Experience in unit testing and user acceptance testing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with mentoring junior developers.
• Familiarity with database management and server configuration.
• Knowledge of current technology trends and tools.