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Short Description:

A .NET Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications using the Microsoft .NET framework. They work closely with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and contribute to the full software development life cycle. .NET Developers use languages like C# and leverage various technologies within the .NET ecosystem to create scalable, efficient, and secure solutions. Additionally, they often collaborate on troubleshooting, debugging, and enhancing existing applications while staying updated on the latest .NET technologies and best practices.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Create and deliver data-driven reports.
  • Design, code, and test new Windows and web software applications.
  • Enhance existing systems by analyzing business objectives, preparing an action plan, and identifying areas for modification and improvement.
  • Maintain existing software systems by identifying and correcting software defects.
  • Investigate and develop skills in new technologies.
  • Create technical specifications and test plans.
  • Create new and extend existing operational documentation.
  • Consult closely with management and occasionally agency staff related to projects and tasks.
  • Consult colleagues concerning the maintenance and performance of software systems.
  • Implement new software.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  • Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the audience's needs.
  • Programming: Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  • Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
  • Monitoring: Monitoring/assessing the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
  • Time Management:  Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  • Active Learning: Understanding new information's implications for current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Coordination: Adjusting actions concerning others' actions.
  • Systems Evaluation: Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance relative to the system's goals.
  • Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Job Zones

  • Title: Job Zone Three Medium Preparation Needed.
  • Education: Most occupations in this zone require vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
  • Related Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. 
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
  • Job Zone Examples: These occupations usually involve communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. 
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 1-2 years preparation (6.0 to < 7.0)

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