Top Three Skills: 1. UI 2. Javascript (KnockoutJS) 3. MVC
Job Description: Sr. UI Programmer This is a contract position reporting to the Applications Manager and dotted line to the Technical Lead of the Agent Portal project. This person would be a contributor for the development, deployment, and support of new and existing applications. Programmer Analysts participate in all phases of the System Development Life Cycle as needed. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Adhere to System Development Life Cycle standards, including preparation of project-related documents as requested by the Project Manager. • Design and develop applications as part of team • Analyze and design system solutions • Trouble-shooting/problem resolution skills • Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills • Communicate effectively with technical/non-technical audiences • Will participate in maintenance activities and provide on-call support • Ability to work on multiple projects at once • Prepare unit and integration test plans for program changes, and in cooperation with clients and other I.T. personnel, perform the testing. • Documentation for programming work performed based on standards for the team that use SharePoint or WIKIs
Additional Information: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES • Required: Excellent UI development skills. • Required: 5+ years’ experience in development using .NET (VB.NET & C#) and SQL Server 2005 or higher • Required: Excellent knowledge of .NET Framework 1.1,/2.0/3.5, Microsoft SQL Server, MVC 3 or higher,JavaScript, jQuery, Knockoutjs, Bootstrap, CSS3 • Advanced technical trouble shooting and data analysis and issue resolution skills • Experience using Team Foundation Server or a comparable configuration management tool. • Working knowledge of systems development life cycle and use of structured methodologies and techniques. • Strong technical, analytical and communication skills. • Preferred o HTML5 o Utilized or familiar with MVVM Pattern o Utilized or familiar with JavaScript patterns o jQuery UI / jQuery Mobile o Kendo UI o CSS Less or SASS o Adobe Photoshop
Insurance industry experiences in life, health and annuity a plus. SQL Server 2008, TFS, ESB, SOA, Rules Engine, WCF a plus.
Qualifications
EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or other related field, or equivalent work experience.