Software Developer / Programmer

Join AZAD Technology Partners as a Software Developer / Programmer and

provide high level programming support to the Transmission Technology System Development and Support organization. The organization develops and implements customized technology solutions to support the Control Centers. This position involves interpreting design specifications, assisting in technical design, coding software, and following test and deployment procedures, complying with project documentation requirements, and working on a development team using a mix of development methodologies including Agile. This position will support one or more teams as a software programmer.

This is a 2 years plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is hybrid with onsite 1 - 2 days weekly as needed in Vancouver, Washington.

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00.

The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications :

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology, Engineering, or a directly related technical field is preferred.

With a degree, in applicable field, 5 years of experience is required

Without an applicable degree, 7 years of experience is required.

Applicable Certifications may count for 1 year of experience.

Experience should include demonstrated software programming work experience in Computer Science / Information Technology and transforming data for automation efforts.

7 years of the following experience :

Developing with .NET framework and C#

• .NET programming within an experienced development team

Object Oriented design principles

Database Access (, NHibernate, )

Microsoft Visual Studio IDE

Experience with T-SQL development to write complex queries involving multiple tables. Experience in Extracting, Transforming and Loading (ETL) data from Excel, flat files, BCP utility, DTS, SSIS, and SSRS services

Microsoft Office Suite applications, specifically PowerPoint, Access, and Project

Valid 's License is required.

Preferred Skills :

Demonstrated ability to quickly become familiar with existing systems and codebases

Experience using or automating PowerWorld Simulator or other electric power system simulation software (such as GE PSLF and V&R ROSE) is preferred

Microsoft PowerShell

Web services and socket-based protocols (, XML Schemas, XSLT, WCF, SOAP)

Web application development using MVC

Windows application development using WPF

Version Control Systems (, Subversion, Git, Mercurial)

Current experience practicing test-driven development using test automation frameworks / tools (, MSTest, Moq, Rhino Mock, TypeMock, Pester)

Exposure to other programming languages (++, Java)

Windows Cluster Server administration

Must produce code that coworkers can maintain and must be agreeable to peer reviews

Ability to take over support of code written by other developers

Excel at solving problems by debugging, troubleshooting

Designing and implementing solutions to complex technical issues.

Governmental processes and (electric) utility experience

AZAD Technology Partners is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.

Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Technology Consulting and Engineering Solutions to Fortune 500 and innovative high-tech firms since 1992.

AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.

Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and our passion about technology is key to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most innovative projects in the Pacific Northwest.

If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.

EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.

AZAD Technology Partners values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.

Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.

AZAD Technology Partners is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

AZAD Technology Partners is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD Technology Partners takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

AZAD Technology Partners is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.