Under general supervision, designs, codes, tests, modifies and debugs computer software.
DECAL ;s core licensing platform is a mission-critical application that supports child care licensing,
major modernization effort, moving from a legacy ASP.NET architecture to .NET 8+, modern APIs,
This is not a maintenance or production support role.
technical problems, and help shape the future architecture of a statewide platform. You will play a
Our team is intentionally lean. That means ownership matters. You will be expected to take a solution
and operational support. Success in this role requires initiative, accountability, and the ability to work
If you ;re looking for a highly structured environment where work is narrowly defined and tasks are
owning outcomes, you ;ll thrive here. .
Must be physically located in Georgia
discretion)
designated on-site milestones
Application Modernization (Core of this Role)
transitioning legacy solutions to modern .NET and Azure-based architectures.
technical debt and improve long-term supportability.
Develop cloud-native solutions using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and related Azure
Own the SQL Server platform, including data architecture, performance tuning, data
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to automate testing,
Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, automation, documentation, and
F Build and maintain React-based UI components as part of the modernization roadmap
side rendering (CSR), server-side rendering (SSR), component-based architectures, and
Integrate third-party services and internal APIs; document every integration cleanly
Participate in AI integration initiatives - Azure Agentic AI services, Copilot tooling, and chatbot
Quality, Documentation & Support
Provide production support and own root-cause analysis when things break
Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and sprint ceremonies
EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated, hands-on experience migrating legacy ASP.NET applications to modern .NET (6,
Production SQL Server experience: stored procedures, T-SQL tuning, schema migrations, data
Azure hands-on: App Services, Function Apps, deployment pipelines, configuration management
WHAT HANDS-ON MEANS HERE
to .NET 6/7/8/10
You have debugged production issues independently, without a team lead walking you through it
These will make you effective faster. They are not dealbreakers, but they distinguish competitive
React experience - specifically building components within an existing application, not greenfield
Power BI or SSRS reporting development
compliance, auditability, and data sensitivity
Exposure to Azure Agentic AI services or integration of AI-driven features in production
Experience with middleware platforms such as Boomi or MuleSoft
Education
equivalent work experience that demonstrates the same depth
This team works on systems that affect real families in Georgia. We move fast because the mission
Ownership: You finish what you start and you tell people early when something is at risk
Clarity under pressure: You can explain a technical constraint to a non-technical stakeholder
Adaptability: Government systems change scope. Requirements shift. You adjust without drama
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning administers programs for approximately 300,000
10,000+ providers. The Enterprise Applications & Data Division builds and maintains the systems that
This role directly supports the core licensing platform at the center of provider licensing and eligibility. The
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | Candidate Exp |
|---|
| React experience - specifically building components within an existing application, not greenfield Exposer to .NET 10 | Required | 3 | |
| Power BI or SSRS reporting development | Required | 3 | |
| Experience with government, healthcare, or public-sector systems - you understand compliance, auditability, and data sensitivity | Required | 3 | |
| Familiarity with ADA/WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards | Required | 3 | |
| Exposure to Azure Agentic AI services or integration of AI-driven features in production applications | Required | 3 | |
| Experience with middleware platforms such as Boomi or MuleSoft | Required | 3 | |
Questions
| No. | Question | Answer |
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| Question1 | Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement? | |
| Question2 | What is your candidate ;s email address? | |
| Question5 | This assignment is contingent upon customer renewal and availability of adequate funding. Do you agree to this requirement? | |
| Question6 | If selected for engagement, your candidate will be expected to start no later than 2 weeks (10 business days) after the client ;s selection date? Do you agree to this requirement? | |