Technical Lead / Back-End Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $110 $135/hr

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The scope of this project is to develop a secure, internal-facing, web-based portal that will provide HESC staff with a consolidated view of financial aid applications to make application processing more efficient. This includes reviewing, updating, and verifying information using supporting documentation and data from multiple data sources; where possible, streamline and automate processes to help make eligibility determination and reporting easier. External-facing features such as student/applicant or college portal are excluded from the scope of this project.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead / Back-End Engineer to architect, develop, and maintain the core back-end infrastructure for a mission-critical portal serving public-sector users. This role requires strong technical leadership in back-end design, API integration, database engineering, and DevOps automation, with a deep understanding of compliance requirements for government systems.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level engineer with proven experience in designing scalable, cloud- solutions using .NET technologies. This role includes oversight of RESTful API integration (including SAML/OIDC via ADFS), secure database access (DB2, SQL Server), and automated DevOps pipelines (CI/CD, containerization) in alignment with New York State security standards, specifically Section 5.4 and NYS-S13-002.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design and implementation of the portals back-end architecture using C# and .NET (preferably .NET 8).
• Develop and integrate secure RESTful APIs; manage protocols including SAML and OIDC using ADFS.
• Design and optimize relational database schemas with 100150 data fields per program; ensure secure and efficient DB2 and SQL Server connectivity.
• Oversee and automate CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps practices; implement containerization solutions (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Ensure all development aligns with NYS IT security policies, including Section 5.4 standards and FedRAMP moderate certification requirements.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers, business analysts, and the Agile delivery team to ensure end-to-end alignment on technical goals.
• Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and enforce secure coding practices.

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered

• 7+ years of experience in .NET development (C#, .NET Framework 8 ).
• Expertise in cloud- architectures (Azure GovCloud, AWS, or GCP) and microservices.
• Experience with REST API development, secure coding practices, and database design (100150 fields per program).
• 3+ years in Agile environments with data engineering for public-sector projects.
• Familiarity with FedRAMP moderate certification and NYS security policies (e.g., NYS-S13-002).

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience with automated testing frameworks and performance profiling tools.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent tools.
• Prior experience with New York State agencies or higher education systems.
• Knowledge of accessibility, usability, and 508 compliance best practices.

If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg Recruiting@arielpartners.comat your earliest convenience.

At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges were on their short list. Were looking for team members who share our values of:Integrityto do the right thing even when it hurts;Commitmentto the long term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners;Courageto take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit ofExcellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

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