Technical Lead (.Net/SQL) Developer

Mbi Llc; Mechanicsville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Mbi Llc in Virginia is seeking a Microservices Technical Lead (SQL/.NET) to provide functional leadership and hands-on SQL and .NET engineering for our tolling modernization program.

You will decompose the monolithic database into microservice-aligned schemas, lead design discussions, build ADF data pipelines, and collaborate across teams to ensure secure, auditable delivery in a hybrid onsite model (onsite 1 day/week).

Qualifications

• Requires hands-on IT delivery with agile teams.
• Proven tech lead experience guiding engineering teams.
• Experience with modernization or migration projects.
• Hands-on Azure SQL on IaaS in a regulated setting.
• Experience building ADF pipelines for ETL workloads.
• Minimum 10 years IT experience.
• Experience in state government or transportation domains desirable.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture concepts.
• Hybrid onsite work with 1 day per week onsite.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative technical design discussions for microservices, database restructuring, and API integration.
• Provide hands-on SQL engineering including schema modernization, procedures, views, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Support .NET API development and data access patterns.
• Guide senior engineers with strong technical leadership.
• Collaborate with PM/Scrum Master to support project execution and decision-making.
• Build migration logic and data pipelines using Azure Data Factory.
• Ensure SQL modernization aligns with microservice boundaries and audit timelines.
• Participate in code and documentation reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (.NET, SQL, BA, QA, DevOps, Cloud) for delivery.
• Operate in delivery workflows and agile components.

Skills

Delivery & Agile experience

Tech lead experience

Modernization/migration

Azure SQL (IaaS)

ADF pipelines

IT experience

Gov/Transportation domain

Regulated environments

Microservices architecture

Job description

- The Microservices Technical Lead (SQL/.NET) supports the tolling modernization program by providing functional leadership, hands-on SQL and .NET engineering, and collaborative solution design.

- This individual partners closely with the PM/Scrum Master, veteran SME, and technical team to decompose the monolithic database into microservice-aligned schemas.

- The role includes SQL engineering, architecture participation, code reviews, documentation reviews, and strong cross-team collaboration.

Key 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 the PM/Scrum Master to support project execution and decision‑making.

- Work closely with the 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.

Collaboration Environment

- This role partners closely with a full modernization project team including the PM/Scrum Master, veteran SME, .NET and SQL Developers, Business Analyst, QA, DevOps Engineer, and Cloud Engineer.

- The Lead ensures unified technical direction, promotes modernization, and supports adherence to audit timelines.

Deliverables & Success Metrics

- Modernized SQL schemas aligned with microservice boundaries.

- High‑quality T‑SQL objects, optimized code, and improved performance.

- Collaborative design documentation and technical decision records.

- Clear and consistent collaboration with PM/SM, SME, and project team.

- Positive influence on engineering culture and project momentum.

- Reliable delivery aligned with modernization timelines and audit commitments.

- This role follows a hybrid work schedule requiring the developer to be onsite 1day per week. Only local candidates will be considered for this position.

Skill

Amount

Candidate's No. of years of experience

Required

7

Required

7

Experience supporting delivery and agile teams.

Required

5

Technical lead experience guiding engineering teams.

Required

3

Modernization or migration project experience.

Required

3

Experience with Azure SQL on IaaS VM environments.

Required

3

Experience building ADF pipelines and supporting ETL workloads.

Required

5

Minimum of 10 years of IT experience

Required

10

Experience in state government or transportation‑related environments.

Highly desired

2

Working in regulated or audited environments.

5

Expertise with microservices architecture concepts.

2