Application Developer - Contract

Application Developer — Contract (IT Staffing) Positions Available: 2 Location: Remote (occasional on-site meetings required; no travel reimbursement provided) Contract Type: IT Temporary Staffing Services Rate: Dependent on experience Experience Level: 5–7 years (Computer Science/MIS degree with 3–5 years' experience also considered, or equivalent combination) About the Role We're sourcing two Application Developers on behalf of a client undertaking a multi-year modernization initiative to retire legacy technology and transition to a unified, cloud-native environment. The organization serves a large membership base (200,000+ individuals) across hundreds of partner institutions, making this one of the largest technology modernization efforts of its kind in the state. The initiative centers on building a modern, Azure-hosted administration system that integrates with existing member- and employer-facing portals. The technology stack includes Angular, REST APIs, Azure SQL Managed Instances, Azure Function Apps, Power BI, and a document management/process automation platform (currently in evaluation). Current program state: Legacy systems have completed migration from on-premises hosting to Azure (as of May 2024) The member-facing portal was modernized in July 2025 IT resources are supporting legacy systems while simultaneously building the modernized replacement A project charter and SDLC are established and in active practice The environment and foundation for modern applications is nearing completion Program goals: full retirement of legacy platforms, reduced manual work and errors, faster turnaround times, improved document workflows, stronger security posture, greater system resilience, and lower long-term maintenance costs. What You'll Do Perform all aspects of application development, including coding, unit testing, documentation, code reviews, and submitting pull requests for client staff to review Develop, enhance, and maintain application components that meet functional and technical requirements Develop APIs, system interfaces, and automation workflows Develop clear, actionable user stories and help maintain a prioritized backlog Translate technical specifications into maintainable, production-ready software Collaborate closely with technical staff, business analysts, testers, and project managers Manage multiple development tasks and meet established timelines Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences What We're Looking For Required Technical Skills C# .NET Web API Angular 16+ SQL Azure DevOps Git Additional Knowledge & Experience Modern application development frameworks, programming languages, and secure coding practices Software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile Business process analysis, functional design principles, documentation standards, user story development, and acceptance criteria definition Familiarity with legacy system architecture, dependencies, technologies, and integration points Ability to deliver high-quality work with minimal defects Additional Notes This is a government contract role; travel expenses are not reimbursed per state purchasing regulations Candidates should be comfortable with a hybrid cadence including required in-person meetings as needed Interested candidates, please apply directly or email [email protected] for more details.