Client Server Development Senior #645 - Compensation: $28-$31hr in Southfield, Louisiana

Provide development and support for IRA and Funding Plan ".NET" applications. The available position involves various aspects of business analysis, development and support. Development may involve gathering business requirements, application architecture, design, coding, and all forms of testing (unit,peer, integration, and Regression testing) of the application enhancements. Technical support may involve troubleshooting issues on the client server application and supporting databases. Application support may include integration/regression testing for code releases, assisting the business customer with applications questions, issues and duty analyst coverage (pager coverage)and looking for application/process improvements. There may be a requirement to work weekends, provide off-hour support, and/or carry a pager.
Skills Required: 
MUST HAVE THESE SKILLS: - Strong Visual Basic .Net development skills including experience with SQL Server DBMS xxxx and/or xxxx and Teradata - Strong analytical and problem solving skills - Strong oral and written communication skills - Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities - Ability to work independently and take initiative when solving unexpected problems - Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills - Must have the ability to bring technical experience together with business knowledge - Strong skills in integrating Word/Excel/Access/Outlook/Visio into VB.Net application - Ability to deliver under pressure - Must have demonstrated ability to follow a Software development methodology - Must have demonstrated ability to follow processes and to comprehend controls issues and requirements.
Experience Required: 
All stages of system development life cycle with strong focus on programming and testing - 5+ years of progressive responsibilities in IT with at least 4 years experience in mainstream development environments - 4+ years experience in web related technologies - A thorough understanding of current development tools, change management packages, features,limitations and performance characteristics
Education Required: 
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (or equivalent work experience), or degree level qualification in computer science or related discipline