W2 - Application Architect III (implement OIDC, .Net web apps, MVC, C#, Full stack) - Remote in WI

WISCONSIN ONLY POSTING:
POSTING IS FOR WISCONSIN BASED CANDIDATES ONLY (OR THOSE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO WISCONSIN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE START DATE). Candidates that are NOT located IN WISCONSIN or NOT willing TO RELOCATE within that timeframe will NOT be considered and should not be submitted. ALL WORK MUST BE DONE IN WISCONSIN

The client is looking for ONE (1) Application Architect III

Will close to submissions on 9/25/2025 at 4:00PM CST.

Experience with implementing OIDC in .Net web applications (6 years)
Writing Custom SQL (9 years)
.NET MVC with C# (9 years)
Full stack development (9 years)

INTERVIEW NOTES: PLEASE NOTE: A real-time screenshot photo of the candidate MUST be uploaded to candidate's bid upon confirming the interview. Please see "DCF Realtime Photo Requirement & Instructions" document in the Attachments section of this posting for details.
Interviews will be set up shortly after the posting close date.
MUST provide three (3) business references for the interview. (One reference must be a supervisory level.)

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Candidate MUST be physically located in the United States. International candidates/phone numbers will not be accepted.
Candidate must follow ALL DCF work rules
Candidate must be available to perform all work during the Central Standard Time (CST) business hours 9:00 am 3 pm (or CST hours as defined by the hiring manager)
Candidate will be required to provide their own equipment for this position (See job description for required specifications.)

Interview process: via Zoom/Teams

Duration: 6/30/2026, with the potential to extend for an additional term(s)

Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. Local candidates preferred.

This position is currently remote. However, position status is subject to change. (90% remote 10% onsite as needed) Onsite work is not likely, but candidate should be prepared to come onsite if required.

Detailed Job Description: (Please be specific with all job duties required by the hired
candidate.)

This position is primarily to work on a high-profile web application project within the Child Care
and Child Welfare (CCCW) section of DCF. There are multiple projects underway which include
an Enterprise-wide migration effort to a unified authentication platform using Okta which will
require the candidates to have strong experience and working knowledge of OIDC and be able
to implement secure authentication flows and project sensitive API's using access tokens;
additionally experience with identity and access management platforms such as Okta is
preferred. Other projects in flight and upcoming include .NET MVC and .NET 8 web applications
with some use of JavaScript, Blazor, and Kendo Ul components, and the candidate will be joining
an existing team. A vast majority of the portfolio is modernized off legacy mainframe
applications to web applications using ASP.NET MVC with C#, WebAPI, n-tier architecture and
SQL Server. This developer will work on other projects as needed.

The person in this position will work closely with the team in designing and developing the front
end and server side of the web application. Project duties include requirements analysis, design,
front-end and back-end web application development, testing, participation in interactive code
reviews, and development using JavaScript, ASP.NET MVC with C#, with SQL Server, DB2, and
Oracle databases. Expectations for this position are development of quality code using TDD,
participation in active code reviews, sharing expertise, respectful communication, transparency,
technical documentation, and the ability to perform production support.

Preference will be given for familiarity with automated testing methodologies, GitLab or Jenkins
or other continuous integration platforms and solid coding experience using TDD.

Knowledge of DCF programs, prior experience with the Wisconsin CARES system and familiarity
with State of Wisconsin application systems, procedures, and development standards is highly
preferred and familiarity with the DCF YoungStar application is a plus.

In addition to our main applications running on C# .NET 6 MVC, and older apps running on
VB.NET Web Forms, we also have other existing projects and new projects planned that would
benefit from:"

The candidate should have strong communication skills and should be a team player.

List any special qualifications & years of experience:

The Application Architect designs, develops, and implements web-based applications using .NET
framework to support business requirements. Includes the use of related development
technologies such as ASP.NET, MVC, .NET CORE and supported programming languages (e.g.
C#, C++, bootstrap) and scripting languages (e.g. TypeScript, JavaScript). Performs development
of front-end and back-end development of web applications and web API's (webservices).
Follows approved life cycle methodologies, creates documentation, and performs application
coding and testing. Resolves technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation.
Requires a bachelor's or associates degree in area of specialty or 8+ years of experience in the
field or in a related area. Experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a
particular field. Can perform with no direct supervision, code is reviewed by team. Reviews junior
developer's code.