Job Title: Senior .NET Developer – Visual Studio / Azure SQL / SQL Server
Location: Tallahassee, FL (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099)
About the Opportunity
ZipStaff is seeking a Senior .NET Developer for the Office of Information Technology at a major state transportation agency.
You will develop and maintain applications that support complex financial business processes, serve as a subject matter expert on cross-functional projects, and help guide quality and standards. This is a lead-level development seat supporting ongoing business transformation.
What You’ll Do:
• Develop, maintain, and serve as SME for applications dealing with complex financial business processes.
• Provide guidance and oversight to quality assurance from inception through integration, staging, and production.
• Analyze financial systems and dependent processes and assist with process redesign.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve issues using troubleshooting tools and teamwork.
• Collaborate with developers and architects on standards, methodologies, roadmaps, and documentation.
• Work with distributed cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
• Document critical business processes and ensure development standards are followed.
Required Qualifications:
• 7+ years as a lead developer or development manager.
• 5+ years with relational databases including Azure SQL, SQL Server, and Oracle (or similar).
• Strong Microsoft Visual Studio / .NET development experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining systems that support complex financial business processes.
• SQL proficiency and knowledge of relational database concepts.
• Ability to translate user requirements into business solutions and lead development teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Able to work hybrid in Tallahassee, FL.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with ORMs, Entity Framework, or nHibernate.
• Public sector or transportation agency experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Benefits:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) + 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Referral Program
About ZipStaff
ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches, clear communication, and long-term success for candidates and clients.
To apply, submit your resume highlighting Visual Studio/.NET applications you built, Azure SQL or SQL Server work you owned, and any financial systems or lead developer experience. Pure DBA or non-.NET development will not be considered.
Pay: $38 - $40 per hour