Technical Lead (.Net/SQL) Programmer Analyst 4

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

Title/Role:

VDOT Technical Lead (.Net/SQL) Programmer Analyst 4 (804810)

Worksite address:

9120 Lockwood Blvd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Interview Type:

In Person

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid

Senior Microsoft SQL Developer

++Complete Description:++

Duration, Level

• Contract Length: 12 months, with possible extension.
• CAI Skill Level: Level 4 (Senior Developer).

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 usingAzure 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.

Required Skills

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

Preferred Skills

• 2 years of experience in state government ortransportation-related environments.
• 2 years working in regulated or audited environments.
• 2 years of exposure to microservices architecture concepts.

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.
• Successful ADF-driven migration workflows.
• 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.

Work Environment & Arrangement

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.

Duration, Level

• Contract Length: 12 months, with possible extension.
• CAI Skill Level: Level 4 (Senior Developer).

Table of Skills

• |------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|------------------------------|---------------|
• | Skills | Required / Desired | Years of Experience required | Candidate has |
• | SQL Server development experience | Required | 7 years |
• | .NET/C# backend development experience. | Required | 7 years |
• | Experience supporting delivery and agile teams. | Required | 5 years |
• | Technical lead experience guiding engineering teams. | Required | 3 years |
• | Modernization or migration project experience. | Required | 3 years |
• | Experience with Azure SQL on IaaS VM environments. | Required | 3 years |
• | Experience building ADF pipelines and supporting ETL workloads. | Required | 5 years |
• | Minimum of 10 years of IT experience | Required | 10 years |
• | Experience in state government or transportation-related environments. | Highly desired | 2 years |
• | Working in regulated or audited environments. | Desired | 5 years |
• | Expertise with microservices architecture concepts. | Desired | 2 years |