Senior Full-Stack .NET Developer/Technical Lead

Senior Full-Stack .NET Developer/Technical Lead (773824)

Local Atlanta, Georgia 30334

The Dept. of Early Care & Learning (DECAL) is looking for an experienced .NET Developer to lead the development of scalable, cloud-based applications using .NET (including .NET 8). This role involves guiding cross-functional teams, ensuring secure and efficient solutions, and contributing to architectural decisions. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of full-stack development experience, strong knowledge of cloud platforms, authentication protocols (OIDC/SAML), and Agile methodologies. Experience with AI, Salesforce, and middleware tools are preferred.

Work Location & Attendance Requirements:

• Must be physically located in Georgia

• On-site: Tuesday to Thursday, per manager's discretion

• Mandatory in-person meetings:

o All Hands

o Enterprise Applications

o On-site meetings

o DECAL All Staff

Key Responsibilities

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Strong background in data-driven applications, microservices, and API-first architectures.

• Exposure to UX/UI best practices and user-centered design principles.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, web-based applications using .NET (including .NET 8) and modern frameworks.

• Lead development efforts, provide technical direction to .NET developers, and serve as the escalation point for issues.

• Participate in architecture discussions, design/code reviews, and ensure adherence to security requirements.

• Manage cross-location development teams and coordinate closely with Product, UX/UI, QA, DevOps, and Engineering.

• Drive agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and release coordination.

• Communicate project status and key metrics through reports and dashboards to stakeholders.

• Modernize legacy applications and develop reusable components, methods, and best practices.

• Evaluate technical approaches, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.

• Experience with Salesforce, Apex, LWC, and knowledge of data integrations, APIs, security protocols, and handling PII is a plus.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience in languages such as Java, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, and SQL.

• Demonstrated expertise in tuning and maintaining MS SQL Server, including stored procedures and T-SQL.

• 5+ years managing software projects using Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and/or Waterfall methodologies.

• 3+ years working with Agile development practices and Azure-based projects.

• Hands-on experience with project tracking tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, ServiceNow, or equivalent.

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub), CI/CD pipelines, Team Foundation Server (TFS),

• Exposure to AI technologies, including integration of AI-driven features or services in applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with middleware tools such as Boomi, MuleSoft, or equivalent.

• Experience with Salesforce development (e.g., Apex, Lightning Web Components).

• Background working with sensitive data, including PII, and implementing security protocols.

• Exposure to modernizing legacy systems using .NET 8 and cloud-based technologies.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Core Competencies & Soft Skills

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills; able to distill complex technical topics for non-technical audiences.

• Leadership & Influence: Inspires trust across teams; skilled at negotiation and conflict resolution.

• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving abilities; data-driven decision making.

• Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced environments; quickly pivots when requirements change.

• Organizational Excellence: Detail-oriented with a track record of delivering high-quality results on tight schedules.

Skills:

Java,C#,JavaScript,TypeScript,Scrum,Kanban,T-SQL,MS SQL

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