Senior .NET Developer (Senior IT Specialist), Grade N28

About The Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $94,837.00 to $150,378.00, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Who We Are

The Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS) delivers responsive, collaborative, and innovative technology solutions that enable efficient services across all branches of government. TEBS provides high-quality, cost-effective technology and consulting services that reduce service times, lower costs, enhance information security, and improve the overall quality of County services through automation and process optimization. The department also leads business process reengineering efforts to modernize legacy workflows and streamline services for our customers.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a Senior .NET Developer ( Senior IT Specialist, Grade N28 ) with strong cloud experience to design, build, and support modern applications in Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate is proficient in .NET Core/.NET 8, C#, and cloud-native architectures, with hands-on experience integrating Azure services such as App Services, Functions, API Management, Service Bus, Azure SQL, and AI Foundry.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and UI frameworks such as Blazor, React, and Angular
• Experienced in integrating front-end components with back-end systems using .NET Core/.NET 8, C#, and ASP.NET Core
• Skilled in writing and optimizing T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, views, and triggers, including performance tuning and indexing
• Proficient in SSMS, database design, normalization, and integrating databases with .NET applications using Entity Framework Core
• Experienced in deploying and managing applications with Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, and other Azure services
• Strong understanding of serverless, microservices, and cloud-native architectures
• Skilled in DevOps practices, including CI/CD with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, containerization, Git workflows, and Agile development
• Knowledgeable in security best practices (encryption, authentication, authorization, API security)
• Experienced with code reviews and pull request management

Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills

• Strong analytical abilities to evaluate data and identify trends
• Experience conducting feasibility studies and solution assessments
• Skilled in performing gap analysis

Communication And Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with stakeholders, project teams, and leadership

Other Attributes

• Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive and results-driven, with a commitment to high-quality work
• Strong attention to detail

What You'll Be Doing

The Senior .NET Developer ( Senior IT Specialist, Grade N28 ) in an Azure environment is responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-ready and cloud-native applications using .NET technologies and Microsoft Azure services. This role blends advanced software engineering expertise with strong cloud architecture, DevOps, and security practices to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise solutions.

Major Duties Include

• Develop andmaintain.NET Core/.NET 8 applications and REST APIs
• Design scalable, secure solutions using Azure PaaS services
• Build CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• ImplementDevSecOpspractices,API security,and secure coding standards
• Modernize legacy applications and support cloud migrationand modernizationefforts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior developers while fostering knowledge sharing on modern UI frameworks (Blazor, React, Angular)

A criminal background check will be conducted on the selected candidate before appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in the information technology field, such as C#, ASP.NET Core/.NET 8, and cloud-native development, with strong experience in Azure services, microservices, and API security. They are proficient in GitHub or Azure DevOps, CI/CD processes, and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. They bring solid knowledge of SQL, Cosmos DB, and modern UI frameworks, including Blazor, React, or Angular. Strong communication skills, effective cross-team collaboration, and a broad understanding of software development processes and technical solutions are essential.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university, or certifications in specific programming languages or operating systems that may include Visual C++, Visual J++, C++, C, SQL, ASP.NET Core, and cloud-native development, GitHub or Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and containerization

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. For applicants possessing very hard-to-find skills that are a critical need to the department/agency, training and certification may be accepted instead of full degree requirements.

Probationary Period: Individuals appointed to a position in this class will be required to serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months and, if promoted to a position in this class, will be required to serve a probationary period of six (6) months. Performance will be carefully evaluated during the probationary period. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Medical Protocol: This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess your ability to perform the essential duties of the role safely.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated “Qualified,” placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade or higher will be placed on the Referred List as a “Transfer” candidate and may be considered for an interview. Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:

Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with .NET development experience and strong cloudexpertise, including building modern applications in Microsoft Azure. Candidates should be proficient in .NET Core/.NET 8, C#, and cloud-native architectures, with hands-on experience using Azure services such as App Services, Functions, API Management, Service Bus, and Azure SQL. Experience with GitHub or Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and containerization is also preferred.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.