• Support a large-scale application modernization initiative focused on migrating enterprise applications from .NET Framework to .NET Core/.NET 8+ • Execute the majority of application conversion, remediation, testing, and documentation activities across the portfolio • Work closely with the Senior .NET Application Modernization Consultant (Pod Lead) • Implement established migration patterns to ensure successful modernization outcomes • Port application code from .NET Framework to .NET Core/.NET 8+ using approved modernization approaches and tooling • Execute application modernization activities using AWS and Microsoft migration tools • Remediate compatible and upgradeable NuGet package dependencies • Convert and modernize T4 templates as directed by technical leadership • Implement modern dependency injection and configuration management patterns • Apply modernization standards, coding practices, and architectural guidance established by the Pod Lead • Execute confidence testing and validate functional parity against defined acceptance criteria • Troubleshoot and resolve migration-related defects and compatibility issues • Document modernization decisions, implementation approaches, and technical findings • Contribute to migration runbooks, knowledge-sharing materials, and project documentation • Collaborate with architects, senior consultants, QA resources, and project leadership to ensure successful delivery

• Lead the .NET Framework to .NET 8+ modernization strategy across the workstream • Establish technical standards, migration patterns, and quality expectations • Make and document key architectural decisions regarding: Distributed transaction modernization (DTC replacement strategies), ASP.NET Web Forms migration approaches, WPF application disposition (retire, retain on Windows, or rewrite) • Perform hands-on modernization of the most complex application components • Lead remediation of incompatible NuGet dependencies and package modernization efforts • Reverse-engineer and replace private packages where source code is unavailable • Review and approve modernization work completed by staff consultants • Ensure functional parity, maintainability, and performance of migrated applications • Evaluate where modernization tooling can accelerate delivery versus where manual intervention is required • Partner with delivery leadership to identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies

• Develop and enhance Front-end applications in Angular and Back-end services in Java; • Build and maintain APIs and microservices; • Participate in functional and technical refinement sessions; • Take part in Scrum ceremonies (planning, daily, review, and retrospective); • Ensure application quality, performance, security, and maintainability; • Implement automated tests (unit and integration); • Perform code reviews and promote development best practices; • Monitor applications and support incident analysis in production; • Contribute to the definition of technical and architectural standards; • Mentor developers and support the technical growth of the team; • Collaborate with Product, QA, DevOps, SRE and Architecture teams.

Role Description Garud Technology Services is seeking a Senior MS Access Database Developer to support the USDA FPAC BOB Financial Management Tool. This role focuses on maintaining and enhancing a Microsoft Access front-end integrated with a MariaDB database in AWS, supporting financial reporting, system performance, data integrity, and user access in a federal financial management environment. - Lead development, maintenance, and optimization of the MS Access front-end and AWS/MariaDB back-end environment. - Manage forms, queries, reporting tables, automation, and ODBC connectivity. - Support performance tuning, error resolution, version control, and data integrity. - Maintain reporting processes, including standard report refresh activities and documentation. - Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and implement system enhancements. - Support access and role management, data validation, upgrades, migrations, and change documentation. - Help maintain the system of record used for portfolio and financial management reporting. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree, or qualifying substitute experience as defined in the JD. - 8+ years of Microsoft Access development experience and expertise with MariaDB or MySQL. - Experience supporting federal IT financial data systems and reporting automation. - Strong SQL and database integration skills. - Strong documentation and technical communication skills. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint. Requirements - Ability to support a production environment with controlled promotion of changes from development to production. - Ability to obtain required suitability and comply with USDA training and security requirements. Company Description Garud Technology Services, Inc. is a trusted provider of premier technology and engineering solutions for the U.S. government and private sector. Since 2004, Garud has delivered tangible results and measurable outcomes for clients with diverse and challenging missions. We are recognized for our commitment to exceptional service, our deep relationships across government, and our strong culture of compliance and accountability. Garud’s teams are highly skilled, nimble, and flexible, with the ability to rapidly develop and deploy new capabilities to achieve our customers’ goals.