Lead Azure.NET DeveloperLocation: Richmond, VA 23219Duration: Long term contractMinimum QualificationHands-on experience in design, development, and testing.NET solutions (.NET Core, MVC.NET, ASP.NET C#, Web Services (WCF, Web API), JQuery, T-SQL, PL/SQL, etc.) within both on-premises and cloud environments.Hands-on experience with Angular/Blazor or any similar front-end technologies.Hands-on experience with project online API'sExperience with Microservices architecture, Azure Architecture, Domain driven architecture.Experience with Azure native application development, Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container instances, Kubernetes & Containers (Docker), Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus & Event Grid), Azure SQL Database, Azure Web Jobs, SQL Server IaaS, Azure Monitoring and Application InsightsKnowledge and experience with configuration management and automation technologies such as Azure Devops, PowerShell, Terraform, Chef, and ARM TemplatesCollaborate with architects and other senior developers to define software architecture, making well-informed design decisions that align with VDOT ITD business needsExperience working in agile methodology.Preferred QualificationStrong knowledge of implementing hybrid connectivity between Azure and on-premise systems using virtual networks, VPN, and Express RouteStrong scripting skills in PythonExperience working with Azure Data factory, Azure Data Lake.Experience developing power BI reportsRequired/Desired SkillsSkill - Required /Desired - Amount of ExperienceExperience with ASP.NET, MVC, C#,WEB API - Required - 10 YearsExperience with Angular, Blazor or similar front end technologies - Required - 7 YearsExperience with .NET Core - Required - 5 YearsExperience with Microservices architecture, Azure architecture, Domain driven architecture - Required - 7 YearsExperience with Docker and azure cloud services such as AKS, Azure functions, Azure Container Service, Azure App services, Azure API Management - Required - 7 YearsExperience with Azure cloud databases - Required - 7 YearsExperience with Azure Monitoring, Application Inisghts - Required - 5 YearsExperience with configuration management and automation technologies such as Azure Devops, PowerShell, Terraform, Chef, and ARM Templates - Required - 3 YearsAzure certified developer - Highly desired - 3 YearsExperience with Infrastructure As Code - Highly desired - 3 YearsExperience with Project Online Rest API's - Highly desired - 3 YearsStrong scripting skills in Python - Desired - 2 YearsStrong knowledge of implementing hybrid connectivity between Azure and on-premises systems using virtual networks, VPN, and Express Route - Nice to have - 2 YearsExperience working with Azure Data factory, Azure Data Lake. - Nice to have - 2 YearsExperience developing power BI reports - Nice to have - 2 Years