Senior .NET / Azure Application Development Lead

Job Title: Senior .NET / Azure Application Development Lead (DevOps & Cloud)
Location: Baltimore, MD (Local Candidates Only)
Hybrid Role - Local to Baltimore only
Position Type: Contract
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Interview Type: Either Webcam Interview or In Person


The Senior DevOps Engineer will lead the delivery and maintenance of mission-critical applications and services supporting City Government initiatives. The role emphasizes expertise in .NET and Microsoft technologies, with responsibilities spanning design, development, integration, and optimization of applications. Experience with government SaaS platforms like Accela and OpenGov is required.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and Development: Build scalable, maintainable .NET applications.
Code Quality: Write clean, efficient code; conduct reviews; mentor junior developers.
Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements.
Technical Leadership: Guide the team and enforce best practices.
Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
Performance Optimization: Ensure applications run efficiently at scale.
Integration: Maintain integrations with external systems and APIs.
Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends and improve processes.
Technical Skills
Programming: Deep experience in C#, VB.NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET, Blazor.
API Development: RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
Databases: Microsoft SQL Server (SSMS, SSAS, SSIS, RS).
Cloud: Strong knowledge of Azure.
Version Control: Git, CI/CD pipelines.
SDLC: Familiarity with SDLC models and deliverables.
Design Patterns: Strong grasp of OOP design patterns.
BI Tools: PowerBI, Tableau.
Microsoft Tools: Visual Studio, VS Code.
Minimum Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
8 years recent experience with Microsoft .NET/Azure stack.
5 years in application development.
2 years as an application development lead.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.

Required Skills:
Local government experience preferred.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.