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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 2025IT 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 SkillsC#.NETWeb APIAngular 16+SQLAzure DevOpsGitAdditional 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 NotesThis 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 doug.halve@techpartnersllc.com for more details.