Technical Lead, .NET/SQL Programmer Analyst 4

TOMORROW HIRE

. Lead technical design and engineering activities for VDOT's tolling modernization program .

Posted 10/15/2026contractMechanicsville • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $68 - $88 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in SQL Server development, .NET/C# backend development, and leading engineering teams in modernization projects. Proficient in building Azure Data Factory pipelines and ensuring compliance with PCI and data handling requirements.

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SQL Server DevelopmentBackend Development with .NET/C#Technical LeadershipAzure Data Factory (ADF)Microservices Architecture

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Hard Skills

SQL ServerStored ProceduresViewsIndexesC#API DevelopmentData MigrationETL WorkloadsAgile MethodologiesMicroservice Architecture

Soft Skills

CollaborationTechnical Decision-MakingTroubleshootingDocumentation ReviewTeam Guidance

Tools & Technologies

Azure SQLIaaS VMAzure Data FactoryAgile Delivery WorkflowsCode Review Tools

Industry Keywords

PCI ComplianceData RetentionSecure Data HandlingRegulated EnvironmentsTransportation-Related Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudETLMicroservicesSQL.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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

What you’ll need

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: 2+ years of experience in state government or transportation-related environments
Preferred: 5+ years of experience working in regulated or audited environments
Preferred: 2+ years of experience with microservices architecture concepts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule
Hybrid work arrangement
One onsite day per week