Full Stack Developer (Solutions Architecture)

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

2d•$109,623 - $126,790•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer focused on solutions architecture for a full-time, 100% U.S.-based remote opportunity supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role develops and leads technical solutions for customer requirements and proposal efforts, while contributing expertise in designing, implementing, and governing secure, scalable, highly available Azure cloud architectures that align with enterprise standards, business objectives, security requirements, and government cloud best practices. The stated salary range is $109,623–$126,790. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI). Applicants from California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered. This is a W-2 position. Selected applicants are subject to a government security investigation and other background screening.

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.
Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).
Proven track record designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services.
Experience with large-scale, highly available, scalable cloud architecture and enterprise Azure solutions.
Extensive experience with Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Virtual Network, Azure Functions, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Azure Resource Manager templates, Azure Monitor, and Azure DNS.
Experience implementing Azure security services and 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.
Experience establishing and governing multi-subscription Azure environments using Azure Management Groups, Azure Policy, and Azure Landing Zones.
Knowledge of Azure Cost Management, budgeting, resource optimization, and cost governance strategies.
Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bash, NodeJS, or other automation frameworks.
Expertise with monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Microsoft Sentinel, and third-party platforms.
Strong 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 platform 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 to diagnose and resolve complex cloud infrastructure, networking, application, and cloud-related issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to business-focused and non-technical stakeholders and executives.
Ability to prioritize competing initiatives, manage multiple workstreams and projects, and meet deadlines while delivering high-quality outcomes.
Strong attention to detail in support of operational excellence, system stability and reliability, security, and data integrity.
Ability to mentor engineers, architects, and technical teams and lead technical projects in cross-functional settings.
Strong documentation and architectural design skills, including creating and maintaining solution designs, standards, system configurations, operational procedures, processes, and governance documentation.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with Azure technologies, cloud-native architectures, security trends, tools, and industry best practices.

Nice To Haves

Deep hands-on EDIFECS experience with Electronic Data Interchange X.12 transaction standards and key X12 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 price-competitive proposals.
Collaborate with business development, capture, proposal, and other team members to optimize proposed solutions.
Identify technical staff needs for Pre-Bid and Proposal (B&P) and B&P activities, and coordinate technical personnel assignments.
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 best practices.
Contribute to new concepts, techniques, and standards; establish goals to meet objectives; and provide guidance to team members in accordance with established policies.
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems and ensure solutions align with organizational objectives.
Determine technical objectives for assignments.
Design, deploy, manage, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure infrastructure, services, workloads, performance, availability, and reliability.
Establish and govern multi-subscription Azure environments using management groups, Azure Policy, and Azure Landing Zones.
Implement cloud security, identity, encryption, key management, privileged access controls, governance, and compliance practices.
Manage cloud financial practices, budgets, resource optimization, and cost governance.
Use scripting, automation, monitoring, logging, and observability tools to support cloud operations.
Plan and optimize database performance, high availability, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery.
Lead cloud transformation initiatives and technical projects while collaborating across infrastructure, security, development, and business teams.
Mentor engineers, architects, and technical teams and foster knowledge sharing and technical growth.
Create and maintain solution designs, architectural standards, operational procedures, system configurations, processes, and governance documentation.
Prioritize competing initiatives and manage multiple workstreams and complex projects to deliver quality outcomes on schedule.