The Web .Net Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that meet business and user needs. This role involves writing clean, maintainable code using Visual Studio C# .Net, integrating APIs, participating in agile development practices, and ensuring high-quality, secure, and efficient software solutions. Reporting to the Director of IT and Application Development or designate, the Web .Net Developer collaborates with technical team members, project stakeholders, and cross-functional departments to support the Stratford Festival’s digital initiatives and operational goals. This position also contributes to technical documentation, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvements to web and software systems aligned with industry best practices.
Responsibilities:
- Develop software applications based on design specifications following applicable standards.
- Participate in code reviews, tech talks, pair programming and other collaborative practices.
- Understand business needs to design and build quality software solutions.
- Using Visual Studio C# .Net, write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Create and integrate various APIs and the processing of asynchronous calls.
- Work collaboratively within an agile development environment, multitasking on various projects.
- Stay current with new technologies, development, and security best practices.
- Problem-solving and optimization skills, effectively resolving software issues.
- Write technical documentation, user guides, and release notes.
- Adhere to the Stratford Festival Health & Safety Commitment and Procedures, and ensure that safe work practices and policies are supported and enforced within reporting structure.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Post-secondary diploma program, typically a two year program, or equivalent, (i.e. Community college, Technical Institute or Trade School, etc.) in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 2 to 4 years of related experience in Visual Studio C#, .Net Framework, .Net Core, ASP.NET.
- Excellent working knowledge of ASP.NET, MVC architecture and Razor Pages.
- Knowledgeable of web services and data-driven application architecture.
- Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap and Responsive Design.
- Good understanding of working with REST APIs and JSON data objects.
- Familiar with SQL Server databases, modelling, and stored procedures.
- Considered an Asset:
- Working with source control tools like Git.
- Front-end development with AngularJS.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards WCAG 2.0 and WAI-ARIA
- Mobile application development for Android and iOS
Behavioural Competencies:
- Analytical skills: gather relevant information, see patterns in data and make appropriate connections to enable informed decision-making
- Problem-Solving: able to identify challenges, analyze root causes, and develop practical solutions.
- Attention to Detail: meticulously review work and ensure accuracy and precision in all tasks.
- Initiative: proactively execute tasks and resolve issues with minimal guidance
- Adaptability / Agility: seamlessly adjust to changes in environment or situation; readily learn alternative approaches and methods
- Teamwork: readily work with others towards a shared goal, actively support teammates and recognize everyone’s contributions
- Communication: actively listen and effectively transmit and receive information
- Time Management: efficiently allocate and use time to meet goals and deadlines, prioritize tasks as necessary.
