INTERNSHIP: .Net Developer (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Title: INTERNSHIP: .Net Developer (Hybrid Work Schedule)

State Role Title: Paid Intern

Hiring Range: $25/hour

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Retirement System

Location: Virginia Retirement System

Agency Website: www.varetire.org/careers

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This internship is a commitment of up to 29 hours a week. Candidates will work a hybrid schedule and must have availability to work during the core business hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm for the duration of the internship. This position does not offer work authorization or sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

The .Net Developer intern assists in developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining software solutions in support of the goals of VRS, and helps to troubleshoot solutions when they fail to provide the expected results. The incumbent will assist in providing software solutions as required to meet business goals and objectives, performing analysis of business requirements, and producing technical designs to meet the needs of the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Collaborates with developers to build comprehensive software solutions to meet business needs, including conducting analysis, designing, developing, and testing solutions, and creating documentation.
• Assists in conducting data analysis and produces reports as required.
• May perform minor code changes.
• Helps to develop and implement quality control measures.
• Participates in a team environment, supporting colleagues and cross-collaborating
• Assists in converting data into information for reporting metrics.
• Participates in cross-hierarchal teams and contributes to improving services across agency lines.
• Effectively works with all levels of management and staff to improve processes and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or GED
• Must being pursuing or hold a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a closely-related field.
• Familiarity with the .NET framework and C#.
• Basic knowledge of front-end and back-end development.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices, and the ability and desire to learn new technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for team collaboration.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and best practices. Ability to effectively communicate; prioritize; deal with multiple and changing priorities; meet deadlines.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VRS is unable to provide sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

The current hybrid schedule for technology employees is 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and 2 days remote (Monday and Friday). All employees must be able to work the current hybrid schedule and report to the office as needed on designated remote days.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: careers@varetire.org

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.