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.NET Application Support Engineer/Batch Operators (10 roles open)

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA (Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months Contract-to-Hire (RTH)
Preference: Local candidates preferred
Schedule: Willingness to work rotational shifts, including weekends and holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide production support for enterprise .NET applications and batch processing systems
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot production infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability
• Develop, debug, enhance, and support applications using Microsoft .NET Framework and ASP.NET
• Design, develop, and maintain SQL Server database objects including stored procedures, views, triggers, indexes, and SQL jobs
• Design and develop SSIS packages and SSRS reports for data integration and reporting requirements
• Generate and analyze Splunk reports to monitor application health, performance, and operational metrics
• Investigate, coordinate, and resolve application incidents, service requests, and problem tickets within SLA timelines
• Lead and participate in incident management activities, including incident bridge calls and stakeholder communications
• Coordinate with clients, support teams, business analysts, QA teams, project managers, and deployment teams to ensure timely issue resolution
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures to avoid recurring incidents
• Manage technical documentation and collaborate using Microsoft SharePoint
• Utilize Azure DevOps/Git for source control, code management, release tracking, and deployment activities
• Support and manage batch processing activities, including job scheduling, monitoring, and execution
• Escalate critical issues appropriately and ensure seamless communication across teams
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application development and production support
• 4+ years of hands-on production support experience with .NET applications
• Strong experience with Microsoft .NET Framework, ASP.NET, and C#
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
• 3+ years of experience developing and supporting SSIS packages
• Experience with SSRS report development and maintenance
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including T-SQL query development and stored procedures
• Experience with BizTalk, SOAP, and RESTful services
• Experience with Splunk and cloud-based monitoring tools
• Strong knowledge of batch processing, batch design, scheduling, and execution
• Experience with job scheduling tools such as $U (Dollar Universe) or similar enterprise scheduling platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Experience using Azure DevOps and Git version control systems
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise applications
• Familiarity with ITIL processes, incident management, and change management practices
• Previous experience working in client-facing support environments

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work onsite in Mechanicsburg, PA
• Local candidates are strongly preferred
• Must be willing to work rotational shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Flexibility to support business-critical production issues outside standard working hours when required