Rhapsody Developer; Local to MI

Engagement Type

Contract

• Architect secure, scalable .NET (C#/ASP.NET Core) applications and SQL Server solutions using clean architecture, DDD, and performance optimization patterns.
• Develop enterprise solution architectures that span multiple applications, services, APIs, databases, and integration platforms while ensuring long‑term maintainability and scalability.
• Design data models, advanced T‑SQL (stored procedures, indexing, partitioning, Query Store tuning), and HA/DR strategies for high‑volume transactional systems.
• Define integration strategies for enterprise systems including REST APIs, messaging authentication, and data exchange between Microsoft, IBM, and third‑party platforms.
• Drive adoption of Git Hub Copilot for .NET development, including custom instructions, prompt engineering, and AI‑assisted refactoring and automated code reviews, documentation, and testing.
• Produce architecture diagrams and technical specifications, lead design reviews, and mentor teams on .NET patterns and Copilot best practices.
• Establish architecture standards, coding standards, reusable design patterns, and technical best practices across development teams.
• Ensure solutions meet Commonwealth IT security policies, WCAG 2.2 accessibility, PII protection, and zero‑trust principles in a regulated utility environment.
• Lead application modernization technical design efforts to migrate legacy PUC applications into cloud‑native applications.
• Develop modernization roadmaps, evaluate technical debt, and recommend phased migration strategies.
• Design and implement modern software delivery practices, including source control strategies, branching models, CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, environment management, and Dev Sec Ops  practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and commercial software products to provide recommendations aligned with the PUC’s long‑term technology strategy.
• Provide technical leadership during project planning, estimation, POC, and architecture review sessions.

• Software engineering – 8 years experience.
• Application/solution architect on enterprise .NET and SQL Server projects in complex environments.
• Expert‑level C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, Web API, and modern .NET practices (clean architecture, minimal APIs, dependency injection, async/await).
• Advanced SQL Server expertise: complex T‑SQL optimization, execution plans, indexing strategies, security (RLS, DDM), and Always On availability groups.
• Daily professional experience with Git Hub Copilot for .NET/C# development, including advanced configuration and team enablement.
• Hands‑on experience converting legacy data to modernization application data models.
• Strong secure SDLC, Entra /managed identities, API security, and enterprise governance experience; excellent communication and stakeholder skills.
• Public‑sector, utilities, or regulated industry experience with strict compliance and accessibility mandates.
• Familiarity with legacy modernization, IBM File Net/BAW, and Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.