Tech Lead, .NET/SQL for Microservices Modernization (Hybrid)

WiserHunt Inc.; Mechanicsville (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WiserHunt Inc. seeks a Senior Microservices Technical Lead to guide SQL/.NET modernization efforts in a hybrid on-site environment in Mechanicsville, VA. You will lead design discussions, perform hands-on SQL/.NET work, and drive migration to microservice-aligned schemas.

Responsibilities include architecture participation, code reviews, and cross-team collaboration with PM/Scrum Master, SME, and QA. Onsite 1 day per week; contract length 12 months with potential extension.

Qualifications

• 10 years of overall IT experience.
• 7 years of SQL Server development experience.
• 5 years of .NET/C# backend development.
• 3--5 years of technical lead experience guiding engineering teams.
• 3 years of modernization or migration project experience.
• 3 years of Azure SQL on IaaS VM environments.
• 3 years of experience building ADF pipelines and ETL workloads.
• 3 years of experience supporting delivery and agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative technical design discussions for microservices, database restructuring, and API integration.
• Provide hands-on SQL engineering, including schema modernization, stored procedures, views, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Support .NET API development as needed, including backend services and data access patterns.
• Guide senior engineering talent with strong, engaging technical leadership.
• Collaborate with PM/Scrum Master to support project execution and decision-making.
• Work with veteran SME for technical alignment and domain expertise.
• Build migration logic and data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
• Ensure SQL modernization aligns with microservice boundaries and audit timelines.
• Participate in code reviews and documentation reviews.
• Collaborate with .NET, SQL, BA, QA, DevOps, Cloud, and CAB teams for cohesive delivery.
• Support compliance requirements including PCI, retention rules, and secure data handling.
• Operate effectively within delivery workflows and agile components as needed.

Skills

SQL Server dev

.NET/C# backend

Agile delivery

Technical leadership

Modernization projects

Azure SQL on IaaS

ADF pipelines

10+ years IT

State government

Regulated environments

Microservices concepts

Job description

WiserHunt Inc. seeks a Senior Microservices Technical Lead to guide SQL/.NET modernization efforts in a hybrid on-site environment in Mechanicsville, VA. You will lead design discussions, perform hands-on SQL/.NET work, and drive migration to microservice-aligned schemas.

Responsibilities include architecture participation, code reviews, and cross-team collaboration with PM/Scrum Master, SME, and QA. Onsite 1 day per week; contract length 12 months with potential extension.