Overview
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Job Details
((Minimum 10+ years of experience is required)
** -Permanent Resident** or least h1-b can try.
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 Google Cloud Platform.
Strong background in data-driven applications, microservices, and API-first architectures.
Exposure to UX/UI best practices and user-cantered 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.