Full Stack Developer (Solutions Architecture)

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

3d•$109,623 - $126,790•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group is seeking a Full Stack Developer for a remote role supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. The position focuses on developing and coordinating technical solutions for customer requirements and proposals, as well as designing, implementing, and governing secure, scalable, highly available Azure cloud architectures aligned with enterprise standards, business objectives, security requirements, and government cloud best practices. The role contributes to technical concepts and standards, establishes goals for assigned work, guides team members, and develops solutions to complex problems consistent with organizational objectives. This is a 100% U.S.-based remote, 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 the candidate must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI). Selected applicants are subject to a government security investigation and related eligibility requirements. The salary range is $109,623–$126,790.

Requirements

10+ years of software testing, quality assurance, or system validation experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
U.S. citizenship is required for this opportunity.
Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).
Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services, including large-scale, highly available, scalable cloud architectures.
Extensive experience with Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Virtual Network, Azure Functions, Microsoft Entra ID, ARM templates, Azure Monitor, and Azure DNS.
Experience implementing Azure security services and best practices, including Microsoft Entra ID, Azure DDoS Protection, Azure Firewall, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Web Application Firewall.
Strong understanding of Azure networking, including VNet peering, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Private Link, and hybrid connectivity architectures.
Ability to design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable, highly available Azure solutions for enterprise requirements.
Experience establishing and governing multi-subscription Azure environments using Management Groups, Azure Policy, and Azure Landing Zones.
Knowledge of cloud financial management, Azure Cost Management, budgeting, resource optimization, and cost governance.
Proficiency in automation and scripting with Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other automation frameworks; scripting experience may also include Bash or NodeJS.
Expertise with monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Microsoft Sentinel, and third-party platforms.
Experience troubleshooting and optimizing Azure resource and workload performance, availability, and reliability.
Understanding of Azure security architecture, governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, and industry-specific standards.
Experience implementing encryption, key management, identity management, and privileged access controls using Azure Key Vault and Microsoft Entra ID.
Knowledge of Azure data services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake Storage.
Experience with database performance optimization, high-availability configurations, backup and recovery planning, and disaster recovery strategies.
Familiarity with CI/CD methodologies and DevOps practices using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, and related deployment tools.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container Apps, and Azure Container Instances.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing complex cloud infrastructure, networking, application, and cloud-related issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts and provide business-focused recommendations to stakeholders and executives.
Ability to prioritize competing initiatives, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver high-quality outcomes on time.
Strong attention to detail regarding operational excellence, system reliability and stability, security, and data integrity.
Experience leading technical projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Strong documentation and architectural design skills, including creating and maintaining system configurations, processes, procedures, and governance documentation.
Commitment to ongoing learning and staying current with Azure technologies, cloud-native architectures, security trends, tools, and industry practices.

Nice To Haves

Deep hands-on EDIFECS experience with Electronic Data Interchange X.12 standards and workflows, including medical claims transactions 837, 834, 835, and 277; 270/271 and 278/275 transactions; and 999 transactions.
Advanced Azure certifications, including Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, and Azure Security Engineer Associate.

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive understanding of customer requirements using domain expertise.
Lead development of complete solutions that meet requirements and result in competitive proposals.
Collaborate with business development, capture, proposal, and other team members to optimize proposed solutions.
Identify technical staffing needs for Pre-Bid and Proposal (B&P) activities and coordinate assignment of technical personnel.
Coordinate with technical leadership and contributors on solution development, proposal writing, and estimating.
Provide subject matter expertise to meet customer technical, schedule, and cost requirements within applicable risk parameters.
Work with the Enterprise Architect to design, implement, and govern secure, scalable, highly available Azure cloud architectures aligned with enterprise standards, business objectives, security requirements, and government cloud practices.
Contribute to new concepts, techniques, and standards.
Establish goals to meet assigned objectives and guide team members in accordance with established policies.
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems and ensure they align with organizational objectives.
Determine technical objectives for assignments.
Lead and collaborate on cloud transformation initiatives across infrastructure, security, development, and business teams.
Create and maintain solution designs, standards, operational procedures, and governance documentation.
Mentor engineers, architects, and technical teams and promote knowledge sharing and technical growth.
Troubleshoot and optimize the performance, availability, and reliability of Azure resources and workloads.
Manage and contribute to multiple complex projects while maintaining architectural standards and delivery timelines.