Overview

.NET Developer 

Location: Dublin, Hybrid 
Type: Day Rate Contract Opportunity    
Sector: Public Sector     
 
The Opportunity 

A leading public sector organisation is seeking an experienced .NET Developer to join an internal project team developing and enhancing a public-facing registration and information system. This contract opportunity will involve the development and maintenance of secure, scalable web applications, working across front-end interfaces, business logic, APIs, data access layers and database components. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with two days per week onsite in Dublin, including Wednesday as the team anchor day, and three days working remotely. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Design, develop and maintain secure, scalable web applications using .NET, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript and associated Microsoft technologies. 
  • Deliver full stack application features across front-end interfaces, business logic, APIs, data access layers and database components. 
  • Implement and support authentication, authorisation and identity management using Microsoft Entra ID, OpenID and appropriate web security standards. 
  • Develop and optimise SQL Server databases, stored procedures, queries and data integration processes. 
  • Investigate and resolve application defects, performance issues and interoperability problems across browsers, systems and services. 
  • Produce technical design documentation, solution specifications, deployment notes and knowledge-transfer materials. 
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, release activities and continuous improvement. 
  • Collaborate with business users, analysts, testers and technical teams to clarify requirements and deliver agreed outcomes. 
  • Ensure development work complies with security, data protection, accessibility and change-management requirements. 

Required Skills and Experience 

  • Minimum of five years practical experience in web software development. 
  • Strong full stack development experience using Microsoft technologies. 
  • Good experience with TypeScript/JavaScript, CSS/SASS/Bootstrap, XSL/XML, AJAX/jQuery, .NET Core 3.1, C# and T-SQL. 
  • Experience implementing Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID identity and access management within a medium or large-scale web application. 
  • Knowledge of .NET libraries, ADO.NET and the Document Object Model. 
  • Experience in object-oriented design and development, MVC and design patterns. 
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL. 
  • Experience with web security, authentication mechanisms and OpenID interoperability. 
  • Experience across the full software development lifecycle, from analysis through testing, deployment and maintenance. 
  • A proven track record of developing enterprise-level software solutions and working across medium and large-scale projects. 

Desirable Experience 

  • Experience with Further Education and Training systems, including PLSS or NPDB. 
  • Experience supporting end users on custom full stack web-based systems and resolving support tickets. 
  • Experience liaising with development teams on incidents and recommending fixes to recurring issues. 

Qualifications 

  • ICT degree or equivalent industry qualification. 
  • Fluent English. 

Personal Attributes 

  • Self-starter who can work collaboratively and as an individual contributor. 
  • Self-driven and comfortable working with minimal supervision. 
  • Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills. 
  • Enthusiastic, positive and flexible, with the ability to work effectively in a fluid and evolving environment. 

How to Apply 
If you are interested in applying for this role, please do so via the relevant link. If you would like to discuss this role in confidence, please apply or contact Michael(dot)Mooney(at)eirbusiness(dot)ie (include your CV). Ref: EBT 

Candidates must be eligible to work full time and long term in the location specified or currently hold a valid appropriate long term work Visa to apply.
  
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