Full Stack Developer (Cloud Computing)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Blacksburg, VA

1d•$109,623 - $126,790•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer focused on cloud computing to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a 100% U.S.-based remote, full-time W-2 position. Candidates residing in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered. U.S. citizenship is required, and applicants must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI). Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and obtain a government-granted security clearance. The role designs, deploys, manages, and supports Azure infrastructure, services, applications, and cloud-hosted systems in VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) Azure GovCloud environments. The developer provides customer-focused cloud support, supports VA development and release processes, ensures compliance with applicable VA and federal policies, and contributes to cloud architecture, automation, security, monitoring, and operational excellence. The position requires technical leadership, strong documentation and communication skills, collaboration across teams, and the ability to manage multiple projects. On-call support and operational response may be required. The position requires 20 or more years of professional experience and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Advanced Azure certifications and hands-on EDIFECS experience with healthcare EDI X.12 transactions are desired. Salary range: $109,623–$126,790.

Requirements

At least 20 years of professional experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
U.S. citizenship.
Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI); selected applicants must meet government security investigation and clearance eligibility requirements.
Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services.
Experience with large-scale, high-availability, scalable cloud architecture.
Expertise in Azure services including Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, SQL Database, Virtual Network, Functions, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Resource Manager, Azure Monitor, and Azure DNS.
Experience with Azure security practices and services, including Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, DDoS Protection, and Web Application Firewall.
Proficiency with Azure networking components, including VNet Peering, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Private Endpoints, and Azure Load Balancer.
Ability to design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available Azure cloud infrastructure.
Experience governing multi-subscription Azure environments using Management Groups, Azure Policy, and Azure Landing Zones.
Knowledge of cloud cost management, FinOps, budgeting, tagging strategies, and optimization using Azure Cost Management.
Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, JavaScript/NodeJS, or other listed scripting languages for automation and cloud operations.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as ARM Templates and Ansible, and with GitOps methodologies.
Proficiency with monitoring, logging, and observability tools including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Azure Activity Log, Prometheus, Grafana, or New Relic.
Experience optimizing Azure performance, availability, and resiliency.
Understanding of Azure security best practices and compliance frameworks including HIPAA, FedRAMP, NIST, GDPR, and PCI DSS.
Experience implementing encryption, key and secrets management, and identity solutions using Azure Key Vault, customer-managed keys, and Microsoft Entra ID.
Knowledge of Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, and Azure Database for MySQL.
Experience with database performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices including Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and GitLab CI.
Experience with Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container Apps, and Kubernetes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting complex cloud issues and explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing priorities and time effectively, and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail to ensure system stability, security, operational excellence, and data integrity.
Ability to mentor engineers and provide technical leadership and guidance.
Experience leading complex cloud modernization, migration, and transformation initiatives and collaborating across cross-functional teams.
Willingness to provide on-call support and participate in emergency response and maintenance when required.
Strong documentation skills.
Ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects while ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.
Commitment to staying current with Azure technologies, cloud-native architectures, tools, and industry best practices.

Nice To Haves

Deep hands-on EDIFECS experience with Electronic Data Interchange X.12 transaction standards and workflows, including medical claims transactions 837, 834, 835, and 277; 270/271 and 278 transactions; and 999 transactions.
Experience with Edifecs.
Advanced Azure certifications, including Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, and Azure Security Engineer Associate.

Responsibilities

Create data flow, cloud, transition, and high-level architecture diagrams for cloud infrastructure, applications, and systems.
Design, develop, deploy, and operate automation technologies for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
Manage and control cloud service provider permissions for hosted applications, storage, and services.
Design, implement, and manage monitoring capabilities for cloud architecture, systems, and applications to support performance and compliance.
Provide customer-focused support for product lines and services, including setup, configuration, and provisioning of VA Enterprise Cloud environments.
Provide cloud support for systems and applications in VAEC Azure GovCloud environments, ensuring compliance with Veterans Independence Program development, release, and documentation requirements.
Apply DevOps practices and CI/CD tooling.
Provide Cloud Security Provider documentation.
Design VAEC and cloud-hosted solutions and address cloud-readiness gaps.
Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure and services, including scalable, secure, highly available architectures.
Establish and govern multi-subscription Azure environments using Management Groups, Azure Policy, and Azure Landing Zones.
Apply cloud cost management and FinOps practices, including budgeting, tagging, and resource optimization.
Automate cloud operations using scripting and Infrastructure as Code tools and methodologies.
Monitor, log, and improve observability, performance, availability, and resiliency of Azure resources and services.
Implement Azure security, compliance, encryption, key management, secrets management, and identity solutions.
Manage Azure database services and database performance, backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies.
Use CI/CD tools and containerization and orchestration technologies as appropriate.
Troubleshoot complex cloud issues and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership, guidance, and contributions to cloud architecture governance.
Lead or contribute to cloud modernization, migration, and transformation initiatives with cross-functional teams.
Provide on-call emergency support and participate in operational response activities when required.
Create and maintain documentation for architecture, operational procedures, security controls, system configurations, processes, and procedures.
Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work.
Stay current with emerging Azure technologies, cloud-native architectures, tools, and industry best practices.