JOB SUMMARYLooking for an opportunity to use new cloud-based development skills while building modern, scalable software applications? Capture this opportunity to use cutting-edge technology and cloud-based services to build new business and education apps for a cause that is both challenging and rewarding. Kiddie AcademyA' (R), a leading provider of educational childcare centers, is looking for a Senior .NET Software Developer to join our expanding development team as we build new cloud-based applications on the Microsoft Azure platform. In this position you will assess, design, and build modern software applications for use by Kiddie AcademyA cents € (TM) s childcare locations across the United States and corporate office based in Abingdon, MD.A' Working remotely is an option, so all candidates should apply, regardless of location.This is a position with a stable, growing company offering long-term career opportunity, competitive pay, excellent health care benefits, 401K matching, life insurance, continuing education, awesome new technology and more great perks. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume with this application.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSImplement cloud-based services to build scalable, modern web and mobile applicationsGather user requirements by working directly with stakeholders to produce intuitive solutions for business requirements, meeting technical design with business and educational needsAbility to analyze user requirements, create a project plan and manage the project from beginning to end with minimal guidance from senior team membersOversee assigned projects and development tasks and communicate effectively with the Director of Software Development on the status of each taskWork collaboratively with the agile development team to drive product synergy and meet project deadlinesParticipate in quality assurance processes to ensure our software solutions are tested properly and ready for production Review the work of software developers for accuracy and completeness, providing guidance and feedback as necessaryTroubleshoot code problems and develop solutions to enhance application performance and usabilityProduce well-documented code, as well as, clear and concise documentation using a project management software solutionProvide or participate in necessary software training as neededQUALIFICATIONSA' BachelorA cents € (TM) s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field, (masterA cents € (TM) s degree preferred); or the equivalent of 10 yearsA cents € (TM) relevant experienceExcellent oral and written communication skills, organization skills, demonstrated relationship-building skills, and excellent time managementProject management, requirements management, technical problem solving, critical thinking skills, teamwork, dependability, initiative, and professionalism Organized, independent, self-motivated and detail-orientedTECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONSA' Minimum 5 years of development experience with and C#Strong background in object-oriented programming and agile development methodologiesProven skills using , C#, MVC, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, and SQLWeb services and API development experience preferredXamarin or mobile development experience preferredExperience building applications using cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) a major plusExperience with non-relational databases and cloud-based storage (CosmosDB, Azure Storage) a major plus