Full Stack .NET Developer - - .NET and Front-End Focus

Seeking a Full Stack .NET Developer - - .NET and Front-End Focus for a remote long-term contract role with a State Government organization in Des Moines, IA.

Key Responsibilities
-Develop, enhance, and support enterprise applications using .NET and C#, including MVC and Web Forms where they remain in the environment.
-Build front-end interfaces using HTML5, CSS, Sass, and JavaScript, translating designs into responsive, production-quality pages and components.
-Apply UX and UI best practices and design thinking in the front end, including layout, interaction patterns, and usability, and collaborate with designers on implementation details.
-Implement and extend components within the current Bootstrap and Material environment and the enterprise design system as it rolls out, understanding how a design system differs from a component library or framework.
-Code to WCAG 2.1 AA and remediate accessibility issues, testing with assistive technologies such as JAWS and automated tools such as axe.
-Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs, with supporting middleware and SQL Server work as needed.
-Apply secure coding practices, including appropriate use of encryption APIs, and handle classified and sensitive data in accordance with state requirements.
-Manage source control, deployments, and CI/CD processes using Azure DevOps.
-Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across applications and environments.

Required Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), design, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. A graduate degree in HCI is preferred. A degree in design or HCI combined with a solid coding background is preferred. Multiple degrees and certifications are valued.
-Strong .NET and C# development experience, and strong front-end development experience. These two areas are the core of the role.
-Demonstrated UX and UI knowledge: design thinking, usability principles, responsive design, and experience turning designs into working interfaces. A portfolio should show UI work, not only backend code.
-Front-end depth in HTML5, CSS, Sass, and JavaScript.
-Formal WCAG training and demonstrated experience coding and testing for WCAG 2.1 AA, including hands-on use of accessibility testing tools.
-Recent experience (within the last three years) with current frameworks and modern best practices. Legacy system experience older than three years will not align with the State's upcoming standardization efforts.
-Experience working within an enterprise design system.
-Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
-Working knowledge of SQL Server, APIs, and middleware integrations.
-Experience supporting enterprise production applications, and experience handling classified or sensitive data.

Preferred Qualifications
-Accessibility certification (for example, Client Trusted Tester, IAAP WAS, or CPACC) or equivalent formal training.
-Experience supporting government or healthcare systems.
-Experience with Angular, GitHub, and AWS services.
-Experience modernizing existing applications rather than building greenfield solutions.