Microsoft .NET Practice Lead

Design and develop Windows Forms based .NET solutions for business applications based on .NET 2.0/3.0/3.5 using Visual Studio 2005/2008 Extensive experience in development with C# Have hands-on experience in design patterns and Microsoft Application Blocks, Software Factories Have an understanding of Service-oriented Architecture (SOA) principles and best practices in solution architecture and design Have development experience in WCF, WF concepts Develop architecture document and design artifacts using Object-oriented Analysis and Design techniques and UML notations and tools Responsible for discussing detail design tasks and activities with developers and ensuring their implementation. Adhere to the version control system, build and release processes etc as prescribed for the project. Conduct design and code walk-through for review and incorporate feedback into design and code artifacts. Perform unit and integration tests and resolve any resulting issues/bugs Execute performance and load tests on applications and identify problems Mentor junior developers and designers on .NET and other Microsoft Server Technologies. Work with the  Project Managers to identify potential risks in delivery and propose options to mitigate/minimize technical risks and issues Document interfaces and other design deliverables based on the project delivery methodology (RUP, Agile etc.)8 -10 years of experience in IT industryExtensive experience in building Web/Windows Forms solutions using the .NET Framework (preferably with .NET Framework 3.0/3.5)Extensive hands-on experience in building high-end Web/Windows Forms solutions using Visual Studio 2005/2008. Solid experience with .NET framework, Visual Studio.NET, ASP.NET, VB.NET and C#. Knowledge and Implementation experience on architectural and design patterns is essential.Understanding and knowledge of Windows Communication Foundation, Workflow Foundation.Sound knowledge in designing and implementing Web Services Any other experience in other Microsoft server technologies such as BizTalk, SharePoint, Content Management is highly desirable.Any experience in Visual Studio team System/ Team Foundation Server is highly desirable. Job Title: Microsoft .NET Practice Lead Company: Covansys - a CSC company Location: Farmington Hills,, MI 48334 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Information Technology Company: Covansys - a CSC company Email: Apply by Email Reference Code: 50984