Location ;- Work from the Plano, TX office. No remote Work Authorization :- GC & Citizens Employment: 1099 / C2H Key Skills - .NET, SQL server, SSIS and AWS Overview: Support functions which require automation/systems development. This includes initial development and ongoing support of the suite of applications that would help manage pricing, trading, hedging, pooling and shipping or other functions depending on the department. Proficiency with Open Source/LAMP stack and .NET skill sets that would support the current IT development path is required. Responsibilities: Create complex, high quality, enterprise-transforming business applications Use the latest tools and techniques ( Ruby/Rails, RSpec/NUnit, .NET, C#, Agile Methodologies, Web Services) Use BDD/TDD techniques during development Prepare software for deployment to production environments Respond to and resolve questions and issues logged by users of a live system Manage small projects independently and work as a team member on larger projects Be part of diverse, high energy teams focused on full life-cycle development Perform other related duties as required and assigned Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization’s desired culture and values Requirements Strong analytical skills and the ability to conceptualize solutions Experience with object oriented analysis and design Knowledge of design patterns, refactoring and unit testing Knowledge of Agile Methodologies, such as Extreme Programming (XP) and Scrum is helpful Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) Experience with Linux and open source software Financial services experience, especially related to mortgages and mortgage backed securities, is desirable Must be highly proficient in Excel and Word Must be a team player with strong attention to detail and able to work independently Proven track record at delivering timely and accurate information in a fast-paced environment Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, mathematical skills and sound judgment Financial Services and, if possible, mortgage industry experience preferred Strong business acumen and ability to interface with executive management