Sr. C#/.NET Application Developer

Application Developer II (IT Finance & Work Asset Management)

Location: Nashville, TN 37246 (Hybrid Remote Eligible)

Employment Type: Full-time / Benefited - must work on my W-2, no CTC

The C#/.NET Application Developer II position sits within the IT Finance & Work Asset Management team , responsible for supporting critical enterprise systems that drive budgeting, procurement, work management, and field operations for a utilities company.

The team currently consists of 6 full-time team members plus supplemental resources , working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment. This role reports to the Manager of IT Finance & Work Asset Management and will work closely with functional SMEs in finance, procurement, and field operations.

Core Platforms Supported

• Ellipse ERP (Hitachi Energy) Core system supporting financials, budgeting, procurement, and work management
• Open Grid / PragmaCAD (CGI) Real-time dispatch system for assigning and tracking field work
• Custom Integrations Primarily built in C# with Oracle databases , connecting enterprise systems and ensuring operational data flow

This is a hands-on, Senior level developer role focused primarily on supporting and enhancing existing systems , with some opportunity for new development and integration work , especially related to operational needs such as storm response and field coordination.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a curious, solution-oriented Application Developer II who enjoys solving complex problems and working across systems.

The ideal candidate is a strong C# developer with Oracle database experience who is comfortable:

• Supporting legacy applications
• Troubleshooting complex issues
• Enhancing integrations between systems
• Learning new tools and platforms quickly

This is not a siloed development role you ll be expected to contribute across the full application lifecycle, including development, support, deployments, and operational troubleshooting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Application Development & Integration

• Develop, enhance, and maintain C#/.NET applications and system integrations
• Modify and extend interfaces between enterprise systems (e.g., Open Grid, Ellipse, and downstream systems)
• Build and support web services, Windows services, and web applications
• Write efficient and maintainable SQL queries, stored procedures, and database logic

Production Support & Troubleshooting

• Investigate and resolve application incidents (~20 25% of workload)
• Diagnose data and system issues (e.g., reporting discrepancies, failed integrations)
• Analyze logs, event viewer, and system behavior to identify root causes

Service Requests & Enhancements

• Deliver incremental enhancements and support requests (~20 30% of workload)
• Collaborate with business users to translate needs into technical solutions

Project & Platform Work

• Participate in integration and enhancement projects
• Contribute to system upgrades, patching, and platform migrations
• Assist in delivering new functionality and limited greenfield development

Collaboration & Continuous Learning

• Work closely with team SMEs and business stakeholders
• Participate in design discussions and peer collaboration
• Learn enterprise tools such as Ellipse, Open Grid, and ServiceNow

Day-to-Day Work Breakdown (Approximate)

• 20 25% Incident response and troubleshooting
• 20 30% Service requests and enhancements
• 40 60% Project work, integrations, and platform maintenance

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in C# and .NET application development
• Solid understanding of relational databases (Oracle and/or SQL Server)
• Experience building or supporting system integrations
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Experience working in a collaborative, small-team environment
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS

Experience with several (not necessarily all) of the following:

Development

• C# / .NET
• Multi-threading and asynchronous programming
• Dependency Injection / IoC
• Unit testing

Integration & Services

• REST and SOAP web services
• Windows Services
• Web applications

Data & Reporting

• Oracle PL/SQL or T-SQL
• Stored procedures, indexing, and query optimization
• SSRS reporting

Platforms & Tools

• Git and CI/CD pipelines
• IIS and Windows Server environments
• Application logging and monitoring

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Ellipse ERP or Open Grid / PragmaCAD
• Familiarity with ServiceNow , Jasper Reports , or SonarQube
• Scripting or additional languages (e.g., Groovy, PowerShell )
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
• Experience configuring IIS or deploying applications

WHAT WE RE LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE

• A problem solver who enjoys digging into complex systems
• Someone comfortable wearing multiple hats (development, support, troubleshooting)
• A developer who is collaborative not isolated
• A continuous learner who is not limited to a single tool or technology
• Ability to work across both backend and light full-stack responsibilities

LEVELING EXPECTATIONS (DEVELOPER II)

• Strong contributor with solid technical depth
• Able to design and deliver medium-sized applications or enhancements
• Provides support and guidance to more junior developers
• Not expected to independently design large-scale enterprise integrations (growth opportunity)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid onboarding: 2 3 days/week onsite for first 60 90 days
• Long-term: Primarily remote, with occasional onsite expectations as needed
• Participation in occasional on-call support , especially during storm events
• Periodic after-hours work (e.g., deployments, system patches ~3x/year)

WHY JOIN THIS TEAM

• Work on mission-critical systems supporting electric utility operations
• Gain exposure to enterprise ERP and real-time field systems
• Opportunity to grow into integration and system design roles
• Collaborative team with strong SME support