Seeking a .Net Programmer Analyst 4 for a hybrid long-term contract role with the Commonwealth of Virginia in Mechanicsville, VA.

The .NET Developer will support the modernization of an enterprise tolling transaction platform undergoing a partial rewrite using microservices and modularization. The developer will work within an Agile/Scrum team and contribute to the development of backend services and application components using .NET Core and C#. This role collaborates with solution architects, cloud engineers, SQL developers, API developers, and testers and reports to the Development Manager.

Key Responsibilities

· Design, develop, and maintain .NET Core backend services and APIs.
· Collaborate with SQL developers to implement efficient data access patterns.
· Contribute to modernization of the tolling platform using microservices and modular architecture.
· Develop new application features and enhance existing functionalities.
· Participate in performance optimization efforts across application layers.
· Integrate with Azure-based components and cloud services.
· Support CI/CD processes using Azure DevOps or GitHub pipelines.
· Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and deliver sprint commitments.

Required Skills

· 7+ years of experience developing applications using .NET Core and C#.
· Experience building REST APIs and microservices.
· Experience consuming and integrating with SQL Server on Azure VM environments.
· Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and best practices.
· Experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub for CI/CD pipelines.
· Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
· Experience integrating backend systems with ETL pipelines such as SSIS or Databricks.
· Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Desired Skills

· Experience with Terraform or other IaC tools.
· Familiarity with domain-driven design and microservices.
· Experience with distributed systems or high-availability environments.
· Understanding of tolling or transportation systems (preferred but not required).