Sr. / Lead.NET Developer

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You MUST have Financial System experience.

On-Site then Hybrid work model.

Applicants will be expected to be on-site in Little Rock, AR, before Day 1.

American Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is seeking a highly skilled

Lead / Senior

NET Developer

who is willing to combine both application and database development roles to support and evolve a custom-developed enterprise Budget System (ASP.NET / SQL Server) that underpins large-scale operational and financial planning initiatives.

This role is responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and optimization of the core infrastructure, application instances, and databases required to support the Budget System, specifically the Annual Operational Plan, Biennial Plan, and Budget Manual. The selected consultant will work closely with application leadership and business stakeholders to ensure system stability, scalability, security, and long-term performance.

This is a strategic, high-impact role suited to a seasoned architect who can operate at both the enterprise architecture and hands-on technical levels.

You MUST have :

Core Technical Expertise

Enterprise application development using VB.NET / C#

SQL Server installation, maintenance, optimization, and performance tuning

Design and support of SSIS packages

Strong knowledge of MSDTC configuration and troubleshooting

Experience designing and maintaining Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)

Development of Windows and Web Services

Experience designing and testing disaster recovery solutions

Strong understanding of secure, scalable application and database architecture

Architecture & Leadership

Ability to independently design, maintain, and optimize complex technical ecosystems

Proven capability supporting large, enterprise-grade systems

Experience mentoring technical staff and promoting best practices

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication & Documentation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience developing detailed infrastructure diagrams and technical specifications

Business & Domain Awareness

Understanding of regulated, compliance-driven business environments

Familiarity with financial, budgeting, procurement, payroll, and administrative systems is highly valued

Responsibilities :

Own and maintain the central infrastructure, application environment, and database ecosystem supporting the Budget System

Design, develop, and optimize .NET-based applications and backend services

Build and maintain data extraction packages and structured data layouts

Support and enhance complex, mission-critical enterprise applications

Mentor and guide internal development teams on .NET architecture and best practices

Lead SQL Server performance tuning, optimization, and security initiatives

Design, document, and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans

Develop and maintain Windows and Web Services

Produce and maintain technical architecture diagrams, infrastructure documentation, and system specifications

Provide advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem resolution

Support compliance-driven business processes and operational requirements

Perform additional analysis and support activities at the direction of application leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline