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# Microservices Technical Lead

- **Company:** Data Inc
- **Location:** Mechanicsville, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Data Retention, DevOps, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, SQL Stored Procedures, Azure Data Factory, Indexer, Backend, Information Technology, SAP Ariba, Api Design, Microservices
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4776c879-9673-4f8c-9336-c8367b080592

## About the Role

10+ years overall IT experience.
7+ years SQL Server development.
5+ years .NET/C# backend development.
3-5 years Technical Lead experience.
3+ years modernization/migration project experience.
3+ years Azure SQL on IaaS VM environments.
3+ years Azure Data Factory / ETL experience.
3+ years working with Agile/project delivery teams.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred
2+ years state government or transportation experience.
Experience in regulated/audited environments.
2+ years exposure to microservices architecture.

Must-Have Skills for Sourcing

SQL Server/T-SQL | .NET/C# | Azure SQL | Azure Data Factory | ETL/Data Migration | Technical Leadership | Database Modernization | Microservices | API Development

## Description

Lead technical design for microservices, database modernization, and API integration.
Perform hands-on SQL Server/T-SQL development, including schemas, stored procedures, views, indexing, and performance tuning.
Support .NET/C# backend API development and data-access patterns.
Design and support Azure Data Factory (ADF) ETL/migration pipelines.
Modernize databases and align schemas with microservice boundaries.
Participate in architecture, code reviews, and technical documentation.
Provide technical leadership to senior developers and collaborate with PM/SM and SMEs.
Work with BA, QA, DevOps, Cloud, and CAB teams for successful delivery.
Support PCI, data retention, security, and audit/compliance requirements.


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