SharePoint Developers (Minneapolis & Milwaukee)

 


Description

The opportunities in software development are more diverse than ever before. Microsoft Office technologies are leading the way with .NET/XML based development platforms that creative developers are using to drive productivity with today’s information workers. Avtex, a leading Microsoft partner, is looking for energetic and creative developers that are looking for a new development challenge.

Avtex is a growing company with an enthusiastic team. We foster an atmosphere that values your opinion, encourages your professional development, and supports teamwork. 


Responsibilities

This position is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, technologist that possesses solid .NET skills looking for that next technical challenge. The world of .NET and Microsoft Information Worker technologies present numerous exciting opportunities to integrate and extend the SharePoint and Office platforms. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop applications around the following core concepts: collaboration, business process management, enterprise content management, and business intelligence. The candidate must be motivated to advance their technical skills to meet the challenges presented by these development platforms.

In addition to possessing a solid technical foundation this person must be able to participate in solution conversations with clients and internal staff, and then assist in project development. Project-related duties may include client interaction to define technical requirements, architecting and developing solutions, solution testing, and on-going application support.

Excellent communication skills are required; including ability to communicate to customers and management; solid presentation skills; high degree of motivation, self-direction, commitment and integrity; ability to multi-task; strong analytical and problem solving skills. Must have strong team orientation.

Experience with SharePoint development platforms is a plus! 


Qualifications

  • 1-5 years experience in .NET development on SharePoint platform
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Microsoft Developer Certification a plus
  • MOSS and WSS Developer Certifications a plus
  • Experience with Solution Planning 
  • Familiarity with Agile Development Methodology
  • Familiarity with database design and development
  • Experience with Visual Studio 
  • Excellent organization and customer service skills
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
  • Team Focused 

*All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Sorry, no Visa Sponsorships available. Consulting Companies, Staffing Agencies and 3rd Party Recruiters need not apply. 



About Avtex

Avtex is an information technology consulting firm that designs, develops and deploys technology solutions to address today's business opportunities. Avtex provides project management and development services to fortune 500 companies in addition to providing complete information technology services to both small and medium-sized businesses. Our consultants have years of experience providing "world class" solutions to hundreds of businesses throughout the upper Midwest.


Working at Avtex

At Avtex, our people are passionate and dedicated to innovation and believe in communities and collobaration.  Our clients and solution partners value our deep technical capabilities, and so do we.  We are ~200 people strong and positioned for solid growth. Our staff work in offices based in Bloomington, Minnesota (our headquarters); Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Atlanta, Georgia.

Benefits

As part of the Pohlad Companies (yes, the same company that owns the Minnesota Twins - learn more at www.PohladCompanies.com), we offer an attractive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

  • Robust Medical & Dental coverage
  • 401K Retirement Savings enhanced with an employer match
  • Support in your professional growth and development through Certification & Training
  • A break from work with Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • More money in "your" pocket through our Medical and Childcare Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short / Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Coverage - for when you need it!
  • "Fun money" to spend on cool technology through our Annual Technology Fund
  • Advancement in your education through Tuition Reimbursement
  • More fun in the sun with "Summer Hours" Program (Memorial- Labor Day)
  • Ease in purchasing your personal-use Dell computer or cell phone through our Employee Computer/Cell Purchase Program
  • Extra motivation around keeping fit with our Health Club Reimbursement Program