VDOT Technical Lead (.Net/SQL) Programmer Analyst 4

The Microservices Technical Lead (SQL/.NET) supports thetolling modernization program by providing functional leadership, hands-on SQLand .NET engineering, and collaborative solution design. This individualpartners closely with the PM/Scrum Master, veteran SME, and technical team todecompose the monolithic database into microservice-aligned schemas. The roleincludes SQL engineering, architecture participation, code reviews,documentation reviews, and strong cross-team collaboration., * Lead collaborative technical design discussionsfor microservices, database restructuring, and API integration.

• Provide hands-on SQL engineering includingschema modernization, stored procedures, views, indexing, and performancetuning.
• Support .NET API development as needed,including backend services and data access patterns.
• Guide senior engineering talent with strong,engaging technical leadership.
• Collaborate with the PM/Scrum Master to supportproject execution and decision-making.
• Work closely with the veteran SME for technicalalignment and domain expertise.
• Build migration logic and data pipelines usingAzure Data Factory (ADF).
• Ensure SQL modernization aligns withmicroservice boundaries and audit timelines.
• Participate in code reviews and documentationreviews.
• Collaborate with .NET, SQL, BA, QA, DevOps,Cloud, and CAB teams for cohesive delivery.
• Support compliance requirements including PCI,retention rules, and secure data handling.
• Operate effectively within delivery workflowsand agile components as needed., This role partners closely with a full modernization project team including the PM/Scrum Master, veteran SME, .NET and SQL Developers, Business Analyst, QA, DevOps Engineer, and Cloud Engineer. The Lead ensures unified technical direction, promotes modernization, and supports adherence to audit timelines.

Deliverables & Success Metrics

• Modernized SQL schemas aligned with microservice boundaries.
• High-quality T-SQL objects, optimized code, and improved performance.
• Collaborative design documentation and technical decision records.
• Successful ADF-driven migration workflows.
• Clear and consistent collaboration with PM/SM, SME, and project team.
• Positive influence on engineering culture and project momentum.
• Reliable delivery aligned with modernization timelines and audit commitments.

Work Environment & Arrangement This role follows a hybrid work schedule requiring the developer to be onsite 1day per week. Only local candidates will be considered for this position.

• 10+ years of overall IT experience.
• 7+ years of SQL Server development experience.
• 5+ years of .NET/C# backend development experience.
• 3 5 years of technical lead experience guiding engineering teams.
• 3+ years of modernization or migration project experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Azure SQL on IaaS VMenvironments.
• 3+ years of experience building ADF pipelines and supporting ETL workloads.
• 3+ years of experience supporting delivery and agile teams.

Preferred Skills

• 2+ years of experience in state government or transportation-related environments.
• 2+ years working in regulated or audited environments.
• 2+ years of exposure to microservices architecture concepts.

Collaboration Environment, 1. SQL Server development experience Required 7 Years

1. .NET/C# backend development experience. Required 7 Years
2. Experience supporting delivery and agile teams. Required 5 Years
3. Technical lead experience guiding engineering teams. Required 3 Years
4. Modernization or migration project experience. Required 3 Years
5. Experience with Azure SQL on IaaS VM environments. Required 3 Years
6. Experience building ADF pipelines and supporting ETL workloads. Required 5 Years
7. Minimum of 10 years of IT experience Required 10 Years
8. Experience in state government or transportation-related environments. Highly desired 2 Years
9. Working in regulated or audited environments. Desired 5 Years
10. Expertise with microservices architecture concepts. Desired 2 Years