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Description:
Under general supervision, designs, codes, tests, modifies and debugs computer software.
Core licensing platform is a mission-critical application that supports child care licensing, provider management, and program eligibility
We are in the middle of a major modernization effort, moving from a legacy ASP.NET architecture to .NET 8+, modern APIs, Azure cloud services, and a React-based user experience.
This position is for a senior engineer who wants to lead modernization efforts, solve complex technical problems, and help shape the future architecture of a statewide platform.
You will play a key role in technical design decisions, application architecture, cloud integration, and delivery.
You will be expected to take a solution from concept to production, including design, development, testing, deployment, documentation, and operational support.
Success in this role requires initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently.
Application Modernization (Core of this Role)
Champion the modernization of mission-critical licensing and eligibility applications, transitioning legacy solutions to modern.NET and Azure-based architectures.
Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable application solutions that reduce technical debt and improve long-term supportability.
Build and evolve API-first integrations and services that enable future platform capabilities.
Develop cloud-native solutions using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and related Azure technologies.
Own the SQL Server platform, including data architecture, performance tuning, data migration, and platform modernization.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to automate testing, deployment, and release management.
Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, automation, documentation, and adherence to modern development practices.
Frontend & Integration
Build and maintain React-based UI components as part of the modernization roadmap
Integrate third-party services and internal APIs; document every integration cleanly
Implement and maintain reporting using SSRS and Power BI
Participate in AI integration initiatives - Azure Agentic AI services, Copilot tooling, and chatbot integrations where applicable
Quality, Documentation & Support
Write code that your teammates can read and maintain six months from now
Provide production support and own root-cause analysis when things break
Maintain application documentation, deployment runbooks, and user-facing guides
Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and sprint ceremonies
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field - or equivalent work experience that demonstrates the same depth
8+ years of professional .NET development experience - C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API
Demonstrated, hands-on experience migrating legacy ASP.NET applications to modern .NET (6, 7, 8 or 10) - not just exposure
Production SQL Server experience: stored procedures, T-SQL tuning, schema migrations, data cleanup
Azure hands-on: App Services, Function Apps, deployment pipelines, configuration management
5+ years delivering software in Agile (Scrum or Kanban) environments using ADO or GitHub
You have modernized a real application - not a proof of concept - from legacy ASP.NET to .NET 6/7/8/10
You have designed and maintained RESTful APIs that external systems depend on
You have debugged production issues independently, without a team lead walking you through it
Ownership: You finish what you start and you tell people early when something is at risk
Directness: You surface problems with a proposed fix, not just a flag
Clarity under pressure: You can explain a technical constraint to a non-technical stakeholder without condescending or drowning them in jargon
Adaptability: Government systems change scope. Requirements shift. You adjust without drama
Demonstrate a strong understanding of web application rendering patterns, including client side rendering (CSR), server-side rendering (SSR), component-based architectures, and modern frontend frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
React experience - specifically building components within an existing application, not greenfield
Exposer to .NET 10
Power BI or SSRS reporting development
Experience with government, healthcare, or public-sector systems - you understand compliance, auditability, and data sensitivity
Familiarity with ADA/WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards
Exposure to Azure Agentic AI services or integration of AI-driven features in production applications
Experience with middleware platforms such as Boomi or MuleSoft
Background working with PII data and the security protocols that protect it
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities