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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior .NET Developer (Software Development Specialist 3) - **Company:** State of Ohio - **Location:** Columbus, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $72,800 - $86,965 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Application Services, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Integrity, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Data Logging, Performance Testing, Delivery Pipeline, Reliability of Systems, Technical Debt, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Serverless Computing, Microservices - **Published:** November 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d6c8c9b0cb80e877 ## About the Role Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid drivers license., 60 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting. * Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems 42 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting. * Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting. * Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question. ## Description As a Senior .NET Software Developer, you will be a key technical contributor in modernizing ODJFS applications that support sensitive workflows, legally mandated timelines, and essential program operations across the state. Your work directly strengthens system reliability, compliance, and secure service delivery as the agency transitions to cloud-ready, scalable solutions aligned with State of Ohio Enterprise Architecture standards. Expect to work with modern frameworks, API-driven design, containerization strategies, cloud deployment patterns, and DevOps pipelines. You'll also navigate legacy integrations, custom dependencies, and large codebases that require careful decomposition, performance tuning, and technical debt remediation ahead of migration. This position blends hands-on engineering with architectural alignment, risk mitigation, and PMO-driven documentation and deliverable support. Duties include but are not limited to: * Refactor legacy .NET Framework components to align with modern architectural standards such as .NET 6/7, microservices, and OIT-approved platforms. * Ensure compliance with enterprise security, identity management, logging, monitoring, and accessibility requirements. * Support migration to containerized, API-driven, cloud-ready deployment models including Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and Kubernetes. * Prepare and contribute to system architecture documentation, Technical Design Specifications, and modernization work packages. * Develop proof-of-concept prototypes to validate cloud deployment patterns and modernization approaches. * Decompose monolithic components, resolve technical debt, and stabilize legacy modules ahead of migration. * Improve system performance, reliability, scalability, and continuity of operations during modernization activities. * Redesign service layers and implement secure, optimized RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core to support modern, responsive front-end frameworks. * Participate in quality assurance, performance testing, defect remediation, and technical risk mitigation. * Support automated deployment pipelines, CI/CD workflows, and DevOps practices through Azure DevOps or equivalent tools. * Assist state staff and developers through mentoring, establishing modern coding standards, and strengthening internal technical capacity. * Help reduce long-term operational and compliance risks by ensuring data integrity, security, and reliable support of legally mandated workflows.