Software Developer

Stafford Gray LLC

. Design, build, and maintain business applications within Agile/Scrum teams .

Posted 11/11/2026contractLansing • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, building, and maintaining business applications within Agile/Scrum teams, with a strong focus on relational databases and code optimization. Proven ability to troubleshoot production issues and enhance existing applications while collaborating effectively with business users.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Software Development ExperienceRelational Database ExperienceAgile/Scrum Environment ExperienceSource Control ProficiencyStrong Troubleshooting Skills

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentDatabase Query OptimizationCode Review ParticipationUnit TestingCI/CD ProcessesLegacy ModernizationUser Story ImplementationApplication Support

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SQL ServerOracleGitAzure DevOpsTFS

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

GovernmentHealthcareFinancialRegulated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureOracleSQLTFS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain business applications within Agile/Scrum teams
Turn user stories and business requirements into working, well-tested code
Enhance and support existing production applications, including legacy modernization
Write and optimize database queries, stored procedures, and data access layers
Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and CI/CD-driven release processes
Troubleshoot production issues and work directly with business users

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional software development experience in at least one of the listed technology stacks
Hands-on experience with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, or similar)
Experience with source control (Git, Azure DevOps/TFS, or similar) and team code-review workflows
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
Strong troubleshooting skills and clear written and verbal communication
Must live within reasonable commuting distance of Lansing, MI
Most roles are hybrid with regular on-site days
Must be available for contract work
Work directly with candidates, not through third-party vendors
Preferred: Experience supporting government, healthcare, financial, or other regulated environments
Preferred: Experience maintaining or modernizing large, long-lived applications
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience