Senior .NET Software Architect

Imagine coming to work every morning with the task of creating a completely new, state-of-the-art software application suite with a forward-looking design to support the Commission’s objectives today and into the future. Envision yourself as you transform business process models, data models, user experience, and work rules into responsive, flexible and nimble business applications.  Working with our business and technology teams; you develop and mature the enterprise strategy and architecture, incorporate .NET development best practices with digital transformation toolsets and at the same time, serve fellow Marylanders more efficiently. Consider what it would be like to help change Maryland for the better. This is public service today.

OUR MISSION

The Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission seeks to secure the equitable and timely administration of the provisions of the Maryland Workers' Compensation law on behalf of its customer, the injured workers and their employers, by providing an efficient forum for the resolution of individual claims.

OUR VISION

The Workers' Compensation Commission envisions a state wherein injured workers and employers are empowered to create an equitable partnership to facilitate prompt and fair resolution of workers' compensation matters.

ABOUT US

Together we profoundly touch the lives of so many people and have enormous responsibility to the community by fulfilling our mission of securing equitable and timely administration of the law. The Commission continues to provide services to our constituent partners at a level rarely met throughout the United States. The professionalism, work ethic, and technological acumen manifest in our operations allows us to smoothly and effectively manage the challenges which invariably arise. Every division within the agency plays a vital role in keeping us in the forefront nationally...

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND PURSUE YOUR CAREER PASSION WITH A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED LEADER?

1.    Manage .NET development team resources, coaching and leading EM delivery teams in planning iterations, user stories, and development sprints

2.    Through WCC’s immersive training, expert mentoring, and self-paced studies, become a senior process consultant using the Bizagi Studio digital transformation development environment and/or in other low code/no code process automation toolsets to deliver EM application development projects. Bizagi toolsets include Bizagi Studio for process, data, user interface (UI) and experience (UX), and work rules modeling and design. The Bizagi Engine  provides automation/execution and administration for EM processes  through its web based work portal user interface

3.    Provide technical oversight for reuse of pre-built components and the design/development of custom .NET components and web services for EM process and data integrations. Instigate best practices for app and data security, automated testing, roll-out and version control of designs across app development project teams

4.    Use strong skills and experience in the following tools and environments to design, develop, and implement application software and data systems:

ü  Visual Studio with Team Foundation Server 2013 or newer  .NET app team development IDE and GIT based version control

ü  Data access tools and methods including Entity Framework, .NET Framework Data Providers (SQL Server, OLEDB, ODBC, etc.),

ü  Javascript libraries and frameworks including Node.JS, Angular/AngularJS, React, etc.

ü  XPATH Navigation standard and query syntax

ü  SQL Server 2012 or newer development and (BI) business intelligence tools including stored procedures, user defined functions (UDF), integration services (SSIS), and reporting services (SSRS)

ü  Office 2010 Professional or newer products including developer tools and plug-ins: Word, Excel, PowerPivot, PowerQuery, MasterData, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, etc.

5.    Use highly effective oral and written communications skills to develop role based training, mentoring, documentation, and job aids for diverse groups of stakeholders including  app developers, quality assurance staff, database administrators, technical support staff, and end users to support successful EM project deliveries

Education: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or a related scientific or technical discipline (or provide accreditation of a foreign college or university degree by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)).; or three (3) years of equivalent experience in a related field

Experience: Six (6) years of full stack experience developing application solutions for Microsoft IIS web and/or Windows

The following are required qualifications. Candidates MUST POSSESS the following:

·         At least four (4)  years of experience  designing, developing ,and implementing  Microsoft .NET data driven web application solutions and web services using Visual Studio 2010/NET 4.x or newer with Team Foundation Server, C#, ASP.NET and Javascript libraries for Microsoft SQL Server data sources of which at least  two (2) years was in a role of software architect, lead developer, or hands- on .NET development manager/supervisor

·         Note: Completion of at least nine credit hours of upper level or post graduate coursework from an accredited college or university in .NET 4.x web application  design, development,  and security  for  Microsoft SQL Server may be substituted for required experience on a year for year basis

·         Experience developing process models, data models, and work rulers  for apps using low-code/no-code solutions such as Bizagi Studio, OutSystems, Appian, Pega, Mendix, or other similar toolsets

·         Experience in  transforming legacy systems, business process reengineering, organizational change, and/or integrating independent systems

·         Experience  with web application and data security best practices and encryption techniques

·         Knowledge of automation systems for Enterprise Content Management (ECM) , Case Management, and/or Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

·         Experience creating extract, transform, and load (ETL) tasks using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) or other data ETL and cleansing tools

·         Flexibility to take on occasional technology assignments not within core areas of responsibility

·         Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills including ability to interact effectively with various levels within the organization and experience engaging and working with vendors/partners to effectively deliver projects

·         Working knowledge of Windows operating systems and server administration

·         Employee may be required to be on-call or occasionally or asked to work outside of normal work hours or on weekends for production emergencies as well as planned system upgrades and therefore required to provide the agency with a telephone number or other mutually agreeable contact method where the employee can be reached.

·         Employee may be required to drive to Agency Regional Site locations and must have a valid Driver's License.

The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as provided with your application. Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.   

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Workers' Compensation Commission
Attn: 18-04492-0005
10 E. Baltimore Street, 7th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202

For more information please contact wccpers@wcc.state.md.us

The MD State Application Form can be found online.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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Workers' Compensation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of WCC that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.