Contract .Net Web API Developer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Responsible for developing CLIENT websites to maximize the user experience and customer retention rate. 2. Lead the development of new application components using the Microsoft technology stack. 3. Oversee the development of new web technologies, including the development of innovative and engaging web pages for campaign activity. 4. Create technical specifications based on functional requirements and industry based best practices. 5. Manage website testing following the CLIENT testing strategy according to a given test plan and document results. 6. Manage the identification and escalation of production problems. 7. Manage the prioritization efforts to maintain and repair the existing web applications. 8. Manage the operational effectiveness of the current web environments. Required Qualifications 1. Excellent communication, both written and spoken English, with both technical and not-so-technical people. Ability to explain why a design works or why it doesn’t 2. An understanding of responsive design and experience of delivering solutions to different resolutions and/or devices 3. A proven track record of previous success in delivering scalable and complex web solutions 4. Qualified candidates should possess: 1. 5-7 years as a programmer 2. Deep Microsoft platform skills 3. Full software development lifecycle experience on enterprise-class, scalable applications 4. A full stack developer, with ability to design, and develop backend/server code and front-end. 5. 5+ years of demonstrated strong knowledge and proficiency in the following: 1. .NET Framework 2. (C# a plus) 3. 4. QA and testing procedures 5. SQL Server 6. HTML 5 7. JavaScript 8. CSS 9. WCF 6. 2+ years demonstrated strong knowledge and proficiency in the following development methodologies: 1. Object oriented development 2. Component based development 3. Design patterns 4. Design for re-use. 7. 2+ years technical lead experience in one or more of the following roles: 1. Data modeling 2. Web services development 3. Application architecture and integration 4. Testing and deployment 5. User interface design 6. Proven ability to understand a customer's needs 7. Experience developing technical requirements based on business imperatives Sonoma Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Sonoma Consulting provides the highest quality service and support to our clients and consultants. Our clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.