5+ years of .NET/C# backend development experience
3+ years of technical lead experience guiding engineering teams
3+ years of modernization or migration project experience
5+ years of experience building ADF pipelines and supporting ETL workloads
Responsibilities
Lead technical design and engineering activities for tolling modernization
Decompose a monolithic database into microservice-aligned schemas
Design, develop, and optimize SQL Server database objects
Support .NET/C# API development and backend services
Build migration logic and data pipelines using Azure Data Factory
Participate in code and documentation reviews
Coordinate with various project teams and stakeholders
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule with one onsite day per week
Opportunity to work on a significant state project
Engagement in a collaborative Agile environment
Potential for professional growth in a senior technical role
Involvement in modernizing critical infrastructure systems
Full Job Description
Job Title: Technical Lead (.NET/SQL) Programmer Analyst 4
Work Type: Hybrid
Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Salary: $68-$88 per hour
Start Date: 06/30/2026
End Date: 06/30/2027
Industry Category: Information Technology / Software Development / Database Engineering
Employment Type: 1099 Contract
Requisition ID: 804810
Overview:
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking a Technical Lead specializing in .NET and SQL to support its tolling modernization program.
This senior-level role combines hands-on SQL Server and .NET engineering with technical leadership, database modernization, migration planning, and cross-team collaboration.
The successful candidate will help modernize a monolithic database into microservice-aligned schemas, improve performance, support API development, and guide technical delivery.
Application:
Submit an updated resume highlighting the required technical experience listed below.
Include the candidate's email address and current city/state of residence.
Confirm that the candidate will physically reside in the United States throughout the assignment.
Only local candidates who can work onsite one day per week will be considered.
Job Description:
Lead technical design and engineering activities for VDOT's tolling modernization program.
Help decompose a monolithic database into microservice-aligned schemas.
Design, develop, and optimize SQL Server database objects, including schemas, stored procedures, views, and indexes.
Support .NET/C# API development, backend services, and data access patterns.
Build migration logic and data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
Ensure database modernization aligns with microservice boundaries, project requirements, and audit timelines.
Participate in code reviews, documentation reviews, and technical decision-making.
Coordinate with project leadership, subject matter experts, developers, business analysts, QA, DevOps, cloud, and CAB teams.
Support PCI compliance, data retention, and secure data handling requirements.
Contribute to Agile delivery workflows and successful project execution.
Responsibilities:
Guide engineering team members and promote effective technical practices.
Collaborate with the project manager/Scrum Master and veteran subject matter expert to maintain technical alignment.
Troubleshoot technical issues and support database performance improvements.
Review code and documentation for quality, consistency, and maintainability.
Coordinate technical dependencies across project teams.
Produce technical documentation and decision records.
Support reliable migration workflows and delivery milestones.
Requirements Minimum Qualifications:
10+ years of overall IT experience.
7+ years of SQL Server development experience.
5+ years of .NET/C# backend development experience.
3+ years of technical lead experience guiding engineering teams.
3+ years of modernization or migration project experience.
3+ years of experience with Azure SQL on IaaS VM environments.
5+ years of experience building ADF pipelines and supporting ETL workloads.
5+ years of experience supporting delivery and Agile teams.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment.
Must be a local candidate able to work onsite one day per week.
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in state government or transportation-related environments.
5+ years of experience working in regulated or audited environments.
2+ years of experience with microservices architecture concepts.
