.NET Software Consultant

WHAT ENTRANCE DOES
Entrance software consultants solve real-world challenges for clients in energy and industry. We are not your software-out-of-the-box developers: in fact, our passion is thinking OUTSIDE the BOX. Our team takes the industry standard and finds new ways to make software faster, more efficient, and more elegant. Our engineers address changing industry needs as they occur, often in close collaboration with our clients. Meeting face to face with end-users, we can respond to needs much faster than off-the-shelf product teams. Accelerated teamwork and open communication is a huge part of our culture. Our experienced managers and team members practice dynamic agile delivery to create unique solutions for our clients.
 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create business information solutions by developing and maintaining .NET software applications through the full software development life cycle.
   
• Define project objectives by analyzing user requirements and envisioning system features and functionality.
   
• Integrate applications by assessing system capabilities and establishing connectivity between disparate systems.
   
• Update job knowledge by researching new technologies and software products, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.
   
• Enhance the organization's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
   

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate ideas clearly and simply to clients
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to learn quickly
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Software development fundamentals (including object-oriented design, multi-layer design, debugging, etc.)
• Technical Skills:
  • C# 4.0+
  • ASP.NET 4.0+
  • T-SQL
  • Web user interface design
  • HTTP and HTML
  • XML
  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
  • Microsoft Office SharePoint development experience is not required but is a plus
  • Silverlight/WPF development experience is not required but is a plus
     

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Generous benefits plan includes medical/dental/vision, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness plan, and life insurance.
  • 100% company-paid coverage for single employees.
  • For employees with families, up to $6,000 company-paid coverage per year to offset benefits premiums.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% of salary, plus discretionary annual profit-sharing.
• 3 weeks paid time off per year in addition to 8 company holidays per year.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Company-paid training towards certification and professional development.
• Great office location in the Heights area in Houston, TX.
• Little to no travel.
• Business casual plus jeans work environment.
• Stocked kitchen (gourmet coffee, smoothie station, drinks, snacks and candy), catered breakfasts and lots of fun company events!

Open positions are full-time and direct hire roles. We are unable to offer H1 Visa sponsorship.  Local candidates preferred as we are unable to offer relocation at this time. No third parties please.