Senior Microsoft SQL Developer / Microservices Technical Lead

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Senior Microsoft SQL Developer / Microservices Technical Lead

Location: Mechanicsville, VA
Duration: 12 Months
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 1 day onsite per week
Interview: Phone & In-Person
Candidate Requirement: Local candidates only

Position Overview

The Microservices Technical Lead (SQL/.NET) will support a tolling modernization program by providing technical leadership, hands-on SQL and .NET engineering, and collaborative solution design.

This role will work closely with the PM/Scrum Master, veteran SME, and technical team to decompose a monolithic database into microservice-aligned schemas. The position includes SQL engineering, architecture participation, code reviews, documentation reviews, and cross-functional 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.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to senior engineering team members.
• Collaborate with the PM/Scrum Master to support project execution and technical 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 to ensure cohesive delivery.
• Support compliance requirements, including PCI, retention rules, and secure data handling.
• Operate effectively within delivery workflows and Agile environments.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of overall IT experience.
• 7+ years of SQL Server development experience.
• 5+ years of .NET/C# backend development experience.
• 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 Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines and supporting ETL workloads.
• 3+ years of experience supporting delivery and Agile teams.

Preferred Skills

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

Collaboration Environment

The role will partner closely with a full modernization project team consisting of:

• PM / Scrum Master
• Veteran SME
• .NET Developers
• SQL Developers
• Business Analyst
• QA
• DevOps Engineer
• Cloud Engineer

The Technical Lead will ensure unified technical direction, promote modernization initiatives, and support 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 the PM/SM, SME, and project team.
• Positive influence on engineering culture and project momentum.
• Reliable delivery aligned with modernization timelines and audit commitments.

Important Candidate Note

This is a hybrid position in Mechanicsville, VA requiring onsite work one day per week. Local candidates only will be considered.

Thanks & Regards,

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GSK SOLUTIONS INC	IT & Managed Services
SURAPAREDDY RAMKRISHNA Sr. Technical Recruiter
E: Ramakrishna.s@Gsksolutions.com	C: +1 732 333 1611