Senior .Net/BizTalk Software Engineer

Applied Information Sciences (AIS) is highly regarded software and systems engineering firm providing professional application development services to commercial and government clients since 1982. One of Microsoft’s oldest and largest Managed Gold partners in the U.S., AIS is exclusively focused on building enterprise class custom applications using Microsoft technologies. As we continue to experience extraordinary growth, we are seeking professionals to join our AIS Team.



AIS is proud to be recognized as one of the Top 50 Best Places to Work in Greater Washington by the Washington Business Journal.  AIS offers excellent salary and benefits packages including a 401(k) plan with employer matching, employer subsidized Health, Life, Dental and Long Term Disability Insurance, generous paid sick and annual leave, pay for all federal holidays, and generous referral awards. We also support your technical and educational goals after six months of full time employment.



The AIS technical staff enjoys professional and well-equipped workspaces, state of the art development platforms, the latest Microsoft and partner tools, and most importantly the opportunity to apply leading Microsoft technologies in large enterprise applications. A dynamic work environment, professional career development, and diverse projects to challenge even the most advanced developers are just a few of the reasons that AIS is the right organization for building your career.



Our Team is currently looking for a Principal Software Engineer.



Individuals will be responsible for working with large government/private clients as a part of the AIS team working in the DC Metro area.



Location: Reston, VA



Number of Positions: 1



Travel: 0-25%



Responsibilities:  The successful candidate will:



Define overall solution architecture for web and smart client application development engagements on the Microsoft platform. 

Participate in subsequent design and implementation of the solution.

Provide technical solution support for RFP/Proposal efforts.

Possess a strong desire to learn and keep technical skills current as new technologies emerge.

Facilitate architecture/framework design & code reviews.

Provide task management and monitor progress for a small (3-5) team of software engineers.

Mentor others in the best practices of building solutions on the Microsoft platform.



Required Skills:



12 years of software development experience or Bachelors in Computer Science and 4-8 years of experience.

4-8 years of experience with object-oriented techniques and technologies. 

3+ years of core .NET development experience, preferably with C#.

Sound understanding of the Microsoft Application Platform offering with expertise in one or more server products, preferably Microsoft BizTalk Server.

Experience writing distributed, Internet applications using Web Services, preferably WCF services.

Strong problem solving skills and a creative mind, able to come up with solutions to various technical and business problems.

Ability to convey architecture/design using modeling languages such as UML.

Thorough understanding of, and ability to apply, common design patterns.

Experience with ASP.NET and Microsoft SQL Server stored procedures.

Experience with XML manipulation, validation, and navigation.

Excellent communication and client facing skills.



Desired Skills:



Experience with Agile application lifecycle management methodologies, preferably SCRUM.

Understanding of BizTalk Architecture and Messaging platform.

Experience developing Integration Solutions using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004/2006.

Experience with the Microsoft BizTalk MQSeries Adapter.

Experience in SOA/Web Services design and programming.

Experience with the CSLA business object framework.

Any experience with SharePoint (MOSS 2007), LINQ, Silverlight, JavaScript, AJAX, and any type of Workflow development (K2.NET, WF or others) is a plus.

MCSD/MCPD/MCAD a plus.

Desire to blog or present and speak publicly or internally on your favorite technical topics.



Applied Information Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit and business need.