Web Applications ContractorThe Web Applications Contractor will deliver project-based web application solutions that support the City of Atlanta’s digital transformation initiatives. This role is focused on executing defined technology projects from concept through deployment, ensuring high availability, security, scalability, and alignment with business objectives.The Contractor will be responsible for end-to-end technical delivery of assigned initiatives involving web portals, digital systems, mobile applications, CMS platforms, cloud-based solutions, and data-driven applications.Project Scope & Core Deliverables1. Web Application Development & Modernization ProjectsObjective: Design, build, enhance, or modernize enterprise web applications and portals.Key Deliverables:Technical requirements analysis and solution design documentationDevelopment of secure, scalable web applications using Angular, NodeJS,.NET/C#CMS implementation or enhancementsIntegration with backend databases and APIsDeployment to Azure cloud environmentsProduction readiness documentation and transition supportSuccess Metrics:On-time milestone completionSystem uptime and availability targetsReduced application performance issuesSecure and compliant deployments2. Cloud Implementation & Optimization ProjectsObjective: Deploy, migrate, or optimize web applications in Microsoft Azure environments.Key Deliverables:Azure architecture design (Web Apps, CosmosDB, SQL, Application Insights, Log Analytics)Database implementation (MSSQL, Oracle, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, MySQL)Performance optimization and scaling strategyMonitoring and logging configurationDisaster recovery and availability planningSuccess Metrics:Improved system performance and response timesReduced Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR)Stable production environment with proactive monitoring3. Data & Analytics Integration ProjectsObjective: Integrate data platforms and reporting tools to enhance decision-making capabilities.Key Deliverables:Data integration using Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, DatabricksEvent streaming integrations (Event Hub, IoT Hub, Stream Analytics)Dashboard implementation using Power BI, Tableau, D3.js, Highcharts, or Chart.jsSecure data pipelines and reporting frameworksSuccess Metrics:Accurate, real-time reporting capabilitiesIncreased data visibility for stakeholdersReliable and scalable data architecture4. Application Support & Stabilization ProjectsObjective: Stabilize, optimize, and enhance existing production web applications.Key Deliverables:Code review and refactoring recommendationsPerformance tuning and optimizationProduction issue resolutionApplication monitoring enhancementsSecurity hardening improvementsSuccess Metrics:Reduced production incidentsImproved application reliabilityIncreased system performance benchmarksTechnical Expertise RequiredApplication DevelopmentAngular, NodeJS,.NET, C#JavaScript, Java, Python, PHPHTML, CSSRESTful APIs and microservicesDatabases & Cloud PlatformsMSSQL, OracleAzure SQL Database, Azure MySQLAzure Cosmos DBFirebaseAzure Storage AccountsAzure EcosystemAzure Web AppsApplication InsightsLog AnalyticsAzure Data FactoryAzure Data LakeHDInsightDatabricksSystems & InfrastructureWindows, Linux, Unix environmentsDevOps practices and CI/CD pipelinesAgile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP)Project Execution ExpectationsIndependently manage assigned technical workstreams.Deliver complete SDLC execution: analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and documentation.Collaborate with stakeholders to validate business requirements and acceptance criteria.Provide technical recommendations aligned with long-term architectural standards.Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and operational standards.Maintain structured documentation for architecture, configurations, and processes.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).Minimum 5+ years of hands-on web application development experience.Proven experience delivering enterprise web projects in cloud environments.Experience working within structured SDLC and Agile frameworks.Industry certifications (Azure, cloud, development) preferred.