Application Developer

MGT; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MGT is seeking experienced Application Developers to support a major modernization initiative, transitioning legacy systems to a scalable Azure-based architecture. You will work with analysts, testers, and PMs to deliver secure, maintainable software.

Responsibilities include coding, API development, SDLC participation, and comprehensive documentation. Local to Oklahoma with potential on-site meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant application development experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications using C#/ .NET, Angular, Web/REST APIs, SQL, and Azure technologies.
• Design, develop, and maintain components to meet functional and technical requirements.
• Develop APIs, system interfaces, integrations, and automation workflows.
• Translate technical and functional specifications into maintainable, production-ready software.
• Participate throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including Agile development activities.

Skills

C# / .NET

Angular 16+

SQL

Git / Source Control

Secure coding practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field

3–5 years of relevant application development experience

Tools

Azure DevOps

Azure

Git

Job description

Location : Remote - Must be local to Oklahoma, In-person attendance may be required for some on-site meetings

Duration : 5-7 years contract

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Application Developers for our Client to support a major application modernization initiative. The selected developers will work closely with technical staff, business analysts, testers, and project managers to modernize legacy applications and transition critical business systems to a scalable, secure, and maintainable Azure-based architecture.

The modernization initiative addresses long-standing challenges including fragmented workflows, manual processes, limited scalability, stability issues, and technical debt associated with legacy technologies.

The modern technology environment includes C#/.NET, REST/Web APIs, Angular 16+, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Function Apps, Azure DevOps, Git, and modern document management/process automation solutions.

Required Technical Skills

• C# / .NET
• Angular 16+
• SQL
• Git / Source Control
• Modern application development and secure coding practices

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant application development experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of application development, including coding, unit testing, documentation, code reviews, and pull request submission for TRS staff review.
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain application components that meet functional and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain applications using C#/.NET, Angular, Web/REST APIs, SQL, and Azure technologies.
• Develop APIs, system interfaces, integrations, and automation workflows.
• Translate technical and functional specifications into maintainable, production-ready software.
• Participate throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including Agile development activities.
• Develop clear and actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation.
• Assist with maintaining and prioritizing the application development backlog.
• Perform code reviews and follow established development, security, and quality standards.
• Deliver high-quality software with minimal defects.
• Support both legacy systems and newly modernized applications during the transition period.
• Collaborate with TRS technical staff, analysts, testers, business stakeholders, and project managers.
• Manage multiple development assignments while meeting established project timelines.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Knowledge of modern application development frameworks and programming languages.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security principles.
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies, including Agile.
• Understanding of business process analysis and functional design principles.
• Knowledge of documentation standards, user story development, and acceptance criteria.
• Familiarity with legacy application architectures, technologies, integrations, and system dependencies.
• Ability to understand and apply TRS business rules, including rules related to the Pension Software System.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a long‑term modernization environment.

Current Technology & Project Environment

The organization is actively transitioning from legacy systems to a modern Azure-based application environment.

Key milestones and current-state activities include:

• Legacy systems were migrated from on-premises infrastructure to Microsoft Azure in May 2024.
• The member portal was modernized in July 2025.
• Information Systems resources currently support existing legacy applications while simultaneously developing modernized solutions.
• A formal Project Charter and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) have been established and are currently in practice.
• The development environment and foundational architecture for modern applications have been defined and are nearing completion.
• Modernization technologies include Angular, REST APIs, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Function Apps, and a document management/process automation platform, pending final platform evaluation.

Modernization Goals

The initiative is expected to:

• Move all major systems to the Microsoft Azure platform.
• Improve application performance, scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Retire ALICE and eliminate associated legacy technical debt.
• Reduce manual processes, errors, and processing turnaround times.
• Implement a modern document storage and capture solution.
• Improve workflow automation and reduce fragmented business processes.
• Strengthen the organization's overall security posture.
• Improve user experience, accessibility, and system reliability.
• Increase operational resilience and adaptability.
• Reduce application maintenance effort, infrastructure costs, and reliance on manual workarounds.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on full-stack .NET developer who can contribute immediately to a long‑term modernization program. The candidate should be comfortable developing C#/.NET APIs and Angular 16+ applications, working extensively with SQL and Azure, participating in Azure DevOps/Git-based development workflows, and supporting the migration from legacy systems to modern cloud-native applications.

Because occasional on-site meetings may be required, candidates must be local to Oklahoma.