Strong knowledge of .NET framework. Proficient in C# and VB.NET with a good knowledge of their ecosystems Strong understanding of object-oriented programming Skill for writing reusable libraries Familiar with various design and architectural patterns Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server Familiarity with Windows Presentation Framework Knack for writing clean, readable, and easily maintainable code Understanding of fundamental design principles for building a scalable application Experience creating database schemas that represent and support business processes Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git, SVN, TFS