Software Engineer - .NET

Position Overview:

Software Developers for Nebraska Book Company (NBC) are responsible for bringing NBC's software to life. Developers work through the scrum process in helping design the best solution for end-users. Developers are expected to actively seek new and better ways of producing the software.  The development team works close with the Product Owner to ensure QA and user-acceptance testing are completed and acceptance criteria is met.  Additionally, the development team is responsible for post release support. This is an exempt, non-supervisory position, reporting directly to the Software Development Manager. 

Primary responsibilities include:

• Developing and testing complex Windows applications

• Working in a team-oriented environment to accomplish high-level business goals

• Contributing solutions to issues and problems across product areas

• Providing progress updates and following through on commitments to the team to meet deadlines

• Working with business users to define requirements for applications and suggest improvements

• Working with Support team members to diagnose and resolve customer inquiries

• Communicating with third parties about integration and software certification projects

• Adhering to policies regarding Development Life Cycle, IT controls, and change control for all development

• Complying with all company personnel policies and practices as well as all federal, state, and local standards/requirements

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, skills, and abilities:

• Effective listening and communication skills

• Should be highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to work autonomously

• Use of business-oriented approach of understanding development goals from a customer perspective and how individual tasks contribute; use of cater-development approach to improve those results

• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively

• Ability and desire to problem-solve, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong desire for continuous learning and personal growth

Experience/knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or other related field combined with two years of software development experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Exposure to Agile Methodology

• Experience with object oriented .NET (C#, ASP.NET, MVC, WCF) design and development

• Experience with Visual Studio and Resharper

• Familiarity with SOA design patterns

• Strong understanding of SQL, T-SQL, and databases

• C++, Websockets, JSON, and client-side frameworks experience a plus