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About Beacon Systems, Inc
Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Services. We have a vast portfolio of clients across the country. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.
Position: .NET Developer
Location: Remote - Seattle, WA.
Duration: 6-month contract, with the option for extension up to two years, starting ASAP
Seattle Public Schools is seeking a senior-level .NET developer to provide ongoing operational and development support for two internally built applications, Student Assignment System (SAS) The platform that manages student school assignments and waitlists for current and future school years.
Safety and Security Incident Reporting System (SSIRS) The platform that manages student incidents. Both applications are currently developed using an older version of the .NET Framework, WCF, C#, and hosted on Windows Server 2019. As these systems are mission-critical but nearing the end of their technical life, this contract will support operational stability while also assisting in RFP preparation and sunsetting planning for SAS. The position will function as a temporary team member on the Student Systems and Support Team, reporting to the team Manager.
Scope of Work
This position will be responsible for:
- Providing daily operational support for SAS and SSIRS
- Implementing bug fixes and minor enhancements as needed
- Participating in code reviews, peer reviews, regular team meetings, and providing weekly status updates
- Maintaining and updating technical documentation
- Maintaining functional documentation in partnership with the Analyst
- Utilizing and maintaining source control (SVN) and versioning protocols
- Maintain, configure, and deploy Team City projects
- Create and maintain SSIRS Reports
- Supporting new school year annual implementation processes, reporting functions, and documentation.
- Collaborating with business owners, analysts, developers, and DBAs to ensure alignment and quality
- Participating in the development of SAS RFP documentation
- Participating in and documenting a comprehensive SAS sunsetting plan, including
o Data integration and migration strategy
o Timeline and milestones
o System and codebase documentation to support archival, future reference, or audit
o New School Year annual transition
o Providing knowledge transfer and ensuring complete handover of system knowledge
Deliverables
- Fully functional bug fixes and enhancements, implemented in a timely and high-quality manner
- Weekly status reports outlining progress, blockers, and next steps
- Complete and up-to-date technical documentation for SAS and SSIRS
- Well-developed RFP documentation to support procurement of a SAS replacement
- A clear and actionable SAS sunsetting plan with supporting documentation
- Knowledge transfer sessions and documentation to enable continuity beyond the contract term
Skill Requirements
Mandatory
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in .NET, WCF, C#, development
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle and best practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Expertise with:
o C#, ASP.NET,MVC, WCF, Web Services
o IIS 10.0 or above
o .NET Framework and/or .NET Core
o Entity Framework
o SSRS reports
o Proficient in writing complicated SQL queries, stored procedures and performance tuning
o Team City project management, configuration, and deployment
- Proven experience in maintaining and enhancing legacy systems
- Proficiency in source control systems (e.g., SVN, Git, TFS)
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
- Capable of summarizing and presenting complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to perform under pressure and manage tasks within tight timelines and high-stress environments
- Integrating Web applications and services
Preferred
- Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, JQuery, React, Angular)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools
- Prior work in regulated environments (e.g., education, government, healthcare, finance)
- Exposure to or experience with ETL tools and processes
Compensation
Compensation for roles at Beacon Systems Inc depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, BeaconGov provides reasonable range of compensation for this role.
EEO Statement
Beacon Systems is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our commitment to being an equal-opportunity employer extends across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and hiring to promotions and benefits. We firmly believe in treating all employees and applicants fairly, based on their qualifications, skills, and performance.