IDT - Global Trade Senior Developer - Senior -Contractual

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Job Title: Senior Developer

Position Summary

EY’s GDS Indirect Tax Global Trade Technology team’s mission is to develop, implement and integrate technology solutions for Global Trade that better serve our clients and engagement teams. As a member of EY’s core Tax practice, you’ll develop a knowledge of Global Trade, outstanding database and programming skills to develop and maintain innovative solutions.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Analyze the existing ASP.NET Web Forms application to identify areas for improvement in UI, data handling and security practices.
• Ensure the application adheres to information security best practices and standards.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
• Implement security measures such as data encryption, secure authentication, and authorization protocols.
• Estimate technical effort, work breakdown structure, risks and solutions at a solution level
• Migrate the application to ASP.NET Core, ensuring a seamless transition while maintaining functionality.
• Implement AJAX and client-side frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, Vue.js) to enhance user experience and responsiveness w.
• Optimize SQL queries and data access patterns to handle large volumes of data efficiently.
• Design and implement caching strategies to improve application performance.
• Develop a Web API layer for data interactions, decoupling the UI from the data access layer.
• Utilize asynchronous programming patterns to improve application responsiveness.
• Revamp the UI using modern design principles and responsive design techniques.
• Implement data virtualization and batch processing techniques to manage large datasets effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Monitor application performance and user interactions to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities

Ability to clearly articulate both problems and proposed solutions

Proactive approach to identifying issues and presenting solutions and options, and where appropriate, leading to resolution

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Languages & Frameworks

• Proficient in C# and ASP.NET Web Forms.
• Experience with ASP.NET Core and MVC.
• Experience with client-side frameworks (Angular, React, Bootstrap).

Database Technologies

Strong knowledge of SQL Server, including query optimization and data access patterns.

Experience with Entity Framework or other ORM tools.

Web Technologies

Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Experience with AJAX for partial page updates.

Development Practices

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Git version control systems.

Understanding RESTful API design and implementation.

Performance Optimization

Experience with caching strategies (e.g., Redis, in-memory caching).

Knowledge of data virtualization and batch processing techniques.

CI/CD and Cloud (Nice to Have)

Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices with Azure DevOps.

Experience with Azure Cloud services and deployment strategies.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Supervision Responsibilities

Works with limited direction and oversight

Provide supervision and direction to team members and staff

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent work experience

Master’s degree preferred

Experience

5-8 years of relevant experience

Global Trade experience is an added advantage

Certification Requirements

• MCSD:AppBuilder or MCSA:Web Applications or MCSA:SQL 2016 Database Development preferred
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