Abacus
DECAL Senior Full-Stack .NET Developer/Technical Lead
Abacus, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Engagement Type: Contract
Short Description: Under general supervision, designs, codes, tests, modifies and debugs computer software.
Complete Description: 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.
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Java, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, and SQL. Required 5 Years Demonstrated expertise in tuning and maintaining MS SQL Server, including stored procedures and T-SQL. Required 5 Years Managing software projects using Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and/or Waterfall methodologies. Required 5 Years Knowledge Agile development practices and Azure-based projects. Required 3 Years Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub), CI/CD pipelines, Team Foundation Server (TFS), Required 3 Years
Short Description: Under general supervision, designs, codes, tests, modifies and debugs computer software.
Complete Description: 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.
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Java, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, and SQL. Required 5 Years Demonstrated expertise in tuning and maintaining MS SQL Server, including stored procedures and T-SQL. Required 5 Years Managing software projects using Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and/or Waterfall methodologies. Required 5 Years Knowledge Agile development practices and Azure-based projects. Required 3 Years Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub), CI/CD pipelines, Team Foundation Server (TFS), Required 3 Years