Full Stack Developer (Solutions Architecture)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Charleston, WV

3d•$109,623 - $126,790•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer for a remote, full-time role supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. The position focuses on solutions architecture and Azure cloud architecture, including the design, implementation, and governance of secure, scalable, highly available solutions aligned with enterprise standards, business objectives, security requirements, and government cloud best practices. The role requires Public Trust (MBI) clearance or eligibility, and U.S. citizenship. The position is W-2 and 100% U.S.-based remote; applicants from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, and WA will not be considered. The salary range is $109,623–$126,790. The role also contributes technical expertise to business development and proposal efforts. It develops customer solutions that meet technical, schedule, and cost requirements, coordinates technical contributors, and helps shape proposal writing and estimates. The posting states a requirement of 10+ years of software testing, quality assurance, or system validation experience. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or a related technical discipline is required. Desired experience includes hands-on EDIFECS work with EDI X.12 transactions and advanced Azure certifications.

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 experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services.
Experience with large-scale, highly available, scalable cloud architecture.
Extensive experience with Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Virtual Network (VNet), 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.
Ability to design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable, highly available Azure solutions for enterprise requirements.
Experience governing multi-subscription Azure environments using Azure Management Groups, Azure Policy, and Azure Landing Zones.
Knowledge of cloud financial management, Azure Cost Management, budgeting, resource optimization, and cost governance.
Proficiency in scripting and automation with Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI, 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.
Experience troubleshooting and optimizing performance, availability, and reliability of Azure resources and workloads.
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, 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 technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders and translate them into business-focused recommendations.
Ability to prioritize competing initiatives, manage multiple workstreams and complex projects, and deliver high-quality results within timelines.
Strong attention to detail to support operational excellence, system reliability and stability, security, and data integrity.
Ability to mentor engineers, architects, and technical teams and foster knowledge sharing and technical growth.
Experience leading cloud transformation initiatives, technical projects, and collaborating across infrastructure, security, development, and business teams.
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 transactions, including medical claims (837, 834, 835, 277, etc.), 270/271 and 278/275 transactions, and 999 transactions.
Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert certification.
Azure Administrator Associate certification.
Azure Security Engineer Associate certification.

Responsibilities

Use domain expertise to develop a comprehensive understanding of customer requirements.
Lead development of complete, price-competitive solutions that meet customer requirements.
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) and B&P activities.
Coordinate assignment of technical personnel to proposal efforts.
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 the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
Establish goals and determine technical objectives for assignments based on assigned objectives.
Guide team members in achieving goals in accordance with established policies.
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems and ensure they are consistent with organizational objectives.