.Net/Azure Cloud Lead- Hybrid

Title: .Net/Azure Cloud Lead- Hybrid

Location: Richmond, VA, United States

Length: Long term

Restriction: W2 or C2C

Description:

* ***Hybrid***

The position will act as the Technical Lead for an established development team that is currently adding additional staffing in support of the project. The Technical Lead will provide oversight, direction and guidance/consultation to the project development team throughout the entire project lifecycle through final acceptance of all deliverables. Will work with the project manager to ensure all aspects of project management disciplines and ensure compliance with agency specific and Commonwealth project management and project governance policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Review and validate project deliverables to ensure information accuracy, thoroughness, completeness and compliance. Ensures project has a valid project plan that maintains scope, tasks, schedules, estimates, and status, and that information is accurately disseminated to IT management. Directs corrective actions in any area in which performance falls below objectives. Monitor the progress of the project and provide quick and accurate responses to Agency leadership as to status, issues and risks of the project. Serve as liaison between Agency leadership and in cooperation with the project manager. Assist in the preparation of reports and materials for regularly scheduled project reviews with Agency leadership, and the project oversight committee.

This position will be hybrid, with a firm requirement to work on site a minimum of three days per week.

Required Skills

Proven experience as a technical lead or similar role leading development teams through full project lifecycle on large-scale projects10Years

Extensive knowledge of Azure Cloud Services like Azure AppServices, Azure Functions, AzureDevOps, Azure Storage, Azure Kubernetes Service, and Azure A10Years

Proficient in one or more programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript)10Years

Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservice architecture, and serverless computing10Years

Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Azure Monitor and Application Insights10Years

Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases in Azure (e.g., Azure SQL, Cosmos DB).10Years

Understanding of secure coding practices, role-based access control (RBAC), and compliance frameworks like GDPR or ISO10Years

Strong grasp of Agile/Scrum practices, ceremonies, and iterative development10Years

Ability to work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters and stakeholders10Years

Experience guiding junior developers, promoting best practices, and maintaining code quality10Years

Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders10Years

Ability to clearly communicate across distributed teams10Years

Skill with problem-solving and architectural decision-making10Years

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field strongly desired. 10 Years

highly Desired Skills

Microsoft certification as DevOps Engineer Expert 10 Years

Scrum certifications such as SAFe 10 Years