.NET Developer / Application Developer

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.NET Developer / Application Developer

SoftForward Technologies is currently looking for a talented, hard working & highly motivated .Net Developer located in Calgary, Alberta.

This role will involve taking an active role in the development of new functionalities that utilize up to the latest .Net framework. Extensive knowledge of Visual Studio, VB.NET, Dev Express, SQL Server 2008 and C# is preferred. However, as a hardcore developer you know that specific languages and development environments can be quickly learned. Your passion to learn and grow, your competence to do so, and your attitude are more important to us than your current knowledge.

Part of the job will involve maintaining and improving our current application portfolio and IT infrastructure. As such an ability to understand, debug, and improve legacy code is important. Working with a diverse team you will help conceptualize, architect, implement, and test internal and external application software.

We’d like you to have a solid practical background in computing in the commercial space. Agile and team working experience would be a bonus. Above all, we’re looking for an ability to master whatever technologies and challenges we need you to and a genuine passion for building great software.

SKILLS
• Creative problem solving skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to simplify and communicate complex concepts
• Working knowledge of building, troubleshooting, debugging and re-factoring application logic
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Platforms
• Strong experience with Microsoft Visual Studio IDE for programming, debugging, compiling and deploying windows applications
• Experience with multithreaded programming
• Experience with Windows Cross Platform Programming including Windows7 (32bit & 64bit), XP, Vista, Windows Server (2003 & 2008)
• Experience or Knowledge in Retail, HealthCare, Point of Sale domain would be an asset.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Microsoft .Net Framework
• C#
• VB.Net
• Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
• Crystal Reports
• Microsoft Visual Source Safe (VSS) & Team Foundation Server (TFS)
• DevExpress IDE
• Visual Studio .Net 2005/2008

EDUCATION
• BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Science or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Microsoft Certifications a plus