Zenfreed, LLC - Programmer

Programmer is needed in Lansing, United States.

Client: Zenfreed, LLC

Location: Lansing, MI, us

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

Seeking a senior engineer responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of software applications within the Microsoft .NET ecosystem. This individual will collaborate closely with database administrators, architects, and other DTMB staff to develop new applications that meet business needs and to support and enhance existing systems across the State of Michigan environment. The role involves working across multiple versions of .NET tools, with a strong emphasis on maintaining current applications and providing front‑line end‑user support.

Job Duties

• Application and Solution Development: Design, develop, and maintain complex enterprise applications using ASP.NET MVC 5 (Windows), C#, .NET Framework 4.8, SOAP and REST APIs, and modern web technologies. Maintain older ASP.NET (Web Forms) applications, Microsoft RDLC, and Crystal Reports.
• Full Stack Development including Frontend Development and maintenance: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript including ECMAScript 5/6, asynchronous operations, and adherence to WCAG 2.1 and modern web development standards.
• Database Development and Modeling: Create and maintain database schemas, stored procedures, and data access layers. Implement business rules, validation, and data integrity controls across Oracle 19c or similar relational systems.
• Solution Lifecycle Management: Participate in all phases of the application lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Utilize source control and follow best practices for deploying solutions across development, testing, and production environments.
• Support and Troubleshooting: Providing technical support to users (both business and technical), troubleshooting apps and databases, resolving performance problems, and addressing security concerns.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work directly with business stakeholders, communicate effectively with technical teams, and assist end-users while demonstrating strong customer service awareness.
• Ongoing Support: Provide ongoing support for MDOT users by maintaining and enhancing existing .NET applications. Demonstrates flexibility to support multiple legacy applications and shift between systems as project needs evolve.

Requirements

8+ years:

• Extensive .NET Development experience: Proven experience designing and building complex applications using C#, ASP.NET Web Forms/MVC (Framework 4.8) and ASP.NET MVC 5 (Windows) including common architectural patterns and API design.

6+ years:

• Database Engineering Expertise experience: Experience modeling relational databases, creating schemas, and optimizing queries. Ability to manage roles, security, and data quality in an enterprise Oracle 19c environment. Strong Oracle SQL and PL/SQL using Toad/OSD.
• Frontend Development experience: Demonstrated background in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript including ECMAScript 5/6, asynchronous operations, and adherence to WCAG 2.1 and modern web development standards.

4+ years:

• Backend Services and Integrations experience: Strong understanding of web service design, authentication and authorization mechanisms including authentication flows (OAuth2/OIDC), secure API integration, and robust error handling patterns.

Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues using strong analytical skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for discussing application errors with users, collaborating with technical staff, and preparing documentation.

Desired Skills

• Experience creating custom .NET libraries, reusable components, integration connectors, or using PowerShell for automation tasks.
• Experience with ASP.NET Core, understanding of reusable components, dependency injection, and modern frontend technologies like Blazor.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s Degree.

Location

• Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. This requirement is non-negotiable.
• Position is a hybrid schedule (Non-Negotiable): There is no remote-only option. Required onsite days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Remote eligible days: Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The resource must meet these requirements from the beginning.
• Working hours are Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorships are not available at this time.
• Must undergo a background check and drug screening for employment.

Employment Terms

• This is a W2 position.
• 40 hours per week.
• HYBRID schedule - (Non-Negotiable): There is no remote-only option. Required onsite days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Remote eligible days: Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The resource must meet these requirements from the beginning.

About Zenfreed

At Zenfreed, we are more than an IT company. We bridge the gap between people wanting to do the work they were meant to do and organizations needing the right talent. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits

We understand a comprehensive benefits package is crucial to employment satisfaction. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage options for all employees.