.NET / Power BI Developer

Role: .NET / Power BI Developer

Location: Jackson, MS

Job Type: Contract

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and support applications using C#, .NET, ASP.NET, .NET Core, and relate Microsoft technologies.
• Build, maintain, and improve Power BI dashboards, reports, datasets, semantic models, and visualizations for operational and executive reporting.
• Create data models, measures, and calculations using DAX and Power Query to support accurate reporting and decision-making.
• Develop and support web forms, APIs, integrations, and internal business applications.
• Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries, stored procedures, views, tables, and other database objects.
• Assist with ETL, data transformation, data cleanup, and reporting automation efforts.
• Support application deployment, web server configuration, and ongoing application maintenance.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and convert business needs into clear, reliable technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot application, reporting, database, and data quality issues.
• Modernize legacy reports, workflows, and applications where appropriate.
• Document system changes, report logic, data sources, technical processes, and support procedures.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and mentoring to lower-tier developers and support staff.
• Collaborate with MIS staff on agency technology initiatives, reporting maturity, and data governance improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in application development and programming.
• Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET, ASP.NET, or .NET Core.
• Strong hands-on experience developing Power BI reports, dashboards, datasets, and data visualizations.
• Experience with SQL database development, reporting queries, stored procedures, and data troubleshooting.
• Experience building web forms, APIs, and business applications.
• Experience supporting web applications and web server environments.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and deliver reliable, maintainable technical solutions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical users.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership, IT staff, and end users.
• Ability to support and mentor junior or lower-tier developers.

Preferred Technical Skills

The ideal candidate will have experience with several of the following technologies:

• C# .NET / ASP.NET / .NET Core Power BI
• DAX Power Query SQL
• JavaScript AngularJS React JS
• HTML CSS Bootstrap
• Visual Basic APIs Web Forms
• SQL Server ETL / Data Transformation Web Server Management

Power BI and Reporting Focus

• Develop operational dashboards that help agency leadership and bureaus monitor performance, workload, trends, and service delivery.
• Create clean, trusted reporting models using consistent fields, accurate relationships, and documented data sources.
• Improve existing reports by enhancing usability, visual design, refresh reliability, and data accuracy.
• Work with stakeholders to define reporting requirements, standard fields, KPIs, and dashboard expectations.
• Support data-driven decision-making by converting raw data into clear and actionable information.

.NET and Application Development Focus

• Build and maintain internal web applications that support agency operations.
• Develop APIs and integrations that connect systems, automate workflows, and reduce manual processes.
• Improve existing applications for performance, reliability, usability, and maintainability.
• Use secure coding practices and role-based access concepts when developing or enhancing applications.
• Coordinate with MIS staff to ensure applications are supportable, documented, and aligned with agency standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a government, public sector, or enterprise IT environment.
• Experience building executive dashboards, operational reports, and business intelligence solutions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Azure, and Entra ID.
• Understanding of data governance, access control, security, and reporting best practices.
• Experience supporting modernization, process improvement, or data analytics initiatives.
• Ability to work with multiple departments and translate business processes into technical requirements.