Senior .NET Architect Developer

B&A; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

B&A in North Charleston, SC, seeks a seasoned software professional to support a federal program in a legacy technology environment. You will develop and maintain .NET/C# applications, stabilize development and production setups, and drive data movement across COBOL/mainframe and modern platforms.

The role requires 5–8+ years of experience, strong .NET and SQL skills, data integration, and the ability to work with federal staff and vendors.

Qualifications

• We require a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 5–8+ years of experience in software development and/or systems architecture.
• Strong expertise in .NET Framework and .NET Core with C# development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visual Studio environments.
• Experience with Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with data integration, data movement, or ETL workflows.
• Familiarity with COBOL or mainframe systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting development and deployment environments.
• Understanding of system integration and distributed systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Preference for federal or highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with Databricks and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS).
• Experience with data modeling and database design.
• Exposure to AI/ML or advanced analytics tools.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Azure Solutions Architect, Databricks Data Engineer, ITIL).
• Active Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and upkeep of .NET/C# applications in a legacy environment using Visual Studio.
• Establish and stabilize development and production environments with stakeholders to resolve setup, configuration, and deployment issues.
• Design and deliver data movement and integration solutions across legacy systems, databases, and modern platforms.
• Analyze existing COBOL/mainframe components and recommend improvements for performance and reliability.
• Support data modeling and ETL processes to maintain consistent data flow.
• Collaborate with federal staff, vendors, and internal teams to sustain operations and align technically.
• Contribute to architecture discussions on connectivity and performance.
• Apply modern tools and technologies to strengthen data processing and analytics capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability within existing constraints.
• Support documentation, knowledge transfer, and continuity of operations efforts.

Skills

5-8+ years experience

Strong communication

Collaboration

Distributed systems

Data modeling

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

AI/ML familiarity

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Engineering

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft SQL Server

Databricks

Microsoft Visual Studio

COBOL/Mainframe

Azure

AWS

Job description

Requirements

Must have:

• We are looking for a candidate with a bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• We need someone with 5–8+ years of experience in software development and/or systems architecture.
• We require strong expertise in .NET Framework and .NET Core, along with C# development.
• We expect proficiency in Microsoft Visual Studio development environments.
• We require experience with Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
• We need experience with data integration, data movement, or ETL workflows.
• We value familiarity with legacy environments, including COBOL or mainframe systems.
• We require experience troubleshooting and supporting development and deployment environments.
• We need a solid understanding of system integration and distributed systems.
• We are looking for strong communication and collaboration skills.
• We prefer experience in federal or highly regulated environments.
• We prefer familiarity with modern data platforms such as Databricks or similar tools.
• We prefer experience with data modeling and database design.
• We prefer exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or similar.
• We prefer a basic understanding of network architecture and system connectivity.
• We prefer exposure to AI/ML or advanced analytics tools.
• We prefer relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or Azure Solutions Architect, Databricks Data Engineer Certification, or ITIL Foundation.
• We require an active Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities:

• We will have you support the development and upkeep of .NET/C# applications in a legacy environment using Microsoft Visual Studio.
• We will have you help establish and stabilize development and production environments, working with stakeholders to resolve setup, configuration, and deployment issues.
• We will have you design and deliver data movement and integration solutions across legacy systems, databases, and modern platforms.
• We will have you analyze existing systems, including COBOL or mainframe components, and recommend practical improvements to boost performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• We will have you support data modeling and ETL processes to maintain consistent and dependable data flow.
• We will have you collaborate with federal staff, vendors, and internal teams to sustain operations and maintain technical alignment.
• We will have you contribute to architecture discussions covering connectivity and performance.
• We will have you assess and apply modern tools and technologies where appropriate to strengthen data processing and analytics capabilities.
• We will have you look for ways to improve efficiency and scalability within existing system constraints.
• We will have you support documentation, knowledge transfer, and continuity of operations efforts.

Company:

We are B&A, a company built on dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. Since 1988, we have delivered successful outcomes for our customers and cultivated a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where our people are encouraged to learn, grow, and make an impact. This is a full-time opportunity supporting a federal program in a legacy technology environment, with room to contribute to ongoing enhancements, integration efforts, and future-state improvements. We serve clients across federal, state, and local government, the private sector, and higher education, including organizations such as the Department of Justice, Department of State, FDA, and Army. We offer a strong benefits package for full-time employees, including a 100% employer-paid medical option, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, disability, Teladoc, accident insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, sponsored trainings and certifications, commuter benefits for DC Metro employees, and access to wellness and employee assistance programs. We also support community involvement and employee engagement through mentorship, cross-training, wellness initiatives, and charitable programs. We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in e-Verify.