DECAL Senior Full-Stack .NET Modernization Developer

Under general supervision, designs, codes, tests, modifies and debugs computer software.

DECAL&# ;s core licensing platform is a mission-critical application that supports child care licensing,

major modernization effort, moving from a legacy ASP.NET architecture to .NET 8+, modern APIs,

This is not a maintenance or production support role.

technical problems, and help shape the future architecture of a statewide platform. You will play a

Our team is intentionally lean. That means ownership matters. You will be expected to take a solution

and operational support. Success in this role requires initiative, accountability, and the ability to work

If you&# ;re looking for a highly structured environment where work is narrowly defined and tasks are

owning outcomes, you&# ;ll thrive here. .

Must be physically located in Georgia

discretion)

designated on-site milestones




Application Modernization (Core of this Role)

transitioning legacy solutions to modern .NET and Azure-based architectures.

technical debt and improve long-term supportability.

Develop cloud-native solutions using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and related Azure

Own the SQL Server platform, including data architecture, performance tuning, data

Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to automate testing,

Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, automation, documentation, and

F Build and maintain React-based UI components as part of the modernization roadmap

side rendering (CSR), server-side rendering (SSR), component-based architectures, and

Integrate third-party services and internal APIs; document every integration cleanly

Participate in AI integration initiatives - Azure Agentic AI services, Copilot tooling, and chatbot

Quality, Documentation & Support

Provide production support and own root-cause analysis when things break

Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and sprint ceremonies

EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated, hands-on experience migrating legacy ASP.NET applications to modern .NET (6,

Production SQL Server experience: stored procedures, T-SQL tuning, schema migrations, data

Azure hands-on: App Services, Function Apps, deployment pipelines, configuration management

WHAT HANDS-ON MEANS HERE

to .NET 6/7/8/10

You have debugged production issues independently, without a team lead walking you through it

These will make you effective faster. They are not dealbreakers, but they distinguish competitive

React experience - specifically building components within an existing application, not greenfield

Power BI or SSRS reporting development

compliance, auditability, and data sensitivity

Exposure to Azure Agentic AI services or integration of AI-driven features in production

Experience with middleware platforms such as Boomi or MuleSoft

Education

equivalent work experience that demonstrates the same depth

This team works on systems that affect real families in Georgia. We move fast because the mission

Ownership: You finish what you start and you tell people early when something is at risk

Clarity under pressure: You can explain a technical constraint to a non-technical stakeholder

Adaptability: Government systems change scope. Requirements shift. You adjust without drama

The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning administers programs for approximately 300,000

10,000+ providers. The Enterprise Applications & Data Division builds and maintains the systems that

This role directly supports the core licensing platform at the center of provider licensing and eligibility. The

Required/Desired Skills

Skill Required /Desired Amount Candidate Exp
React experience - specifically building components within an existing application, not greenfield Exposer to .NET 10	Required	3
Power BI or SSRS reporting development	Required	3
Experience with government, healthcare, or public-sector systems - you understand compliance, auditability, and data sensitivity	Required	3
Familiarity with ADA/WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards	Required	3
Exposure to Azure Agentic AI services or integration of AI-driven features in production applications	Required	3
Experience with middleware platforms such as Boomi or MuleSoft	Required	3

Questions

No. Question Answer
Question1	Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question2	What is your candidate&# ;s email address?
Question5	This assignment is contingent upon customer renewal and availability of adequate funding. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question6	If selected for engagement, your candidate will be expected to start no later than 2 weeks (10 business days) after the client&# ;s selection date? Do you agree to this requirement?