Full Stack Developer (Solutions Architecture)

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

3d•$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 position supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role develops and leads technical solutions for customer requirements and proposals, and works closely with the Enterprise Architect on secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud architectures aligned with enterprise standards, business objectives, security requirements, and government cloud best practices. The 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. The position requires extensive Azure architecture, infrastructure, security, networking, governance, data, automation, monitoring, and DevOps experience, as well as strong communication, documentation, problem-solving, project leadership, and mentoring abilities. The posting lists 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 and EDI X.12 transaction workflows, along with advanced Azure certifications. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Background checks may include criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness. Interviews are conducted on Microsoft Teams with the camera on, and applicants will be asked to provide a LinkedIn profile link. Military veterans are encouraged to apply. SSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services.
Experience with large-scale, highly available, and scalable cloud architecture.
Extensive experience with Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Virtual Network, Azure Functions, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), ARM 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 cloud solutions for enterprise requirements.
Experience 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 scripting and automation with Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other automation frameworks; the posting also identifies Bash and NodeJS.
Expertise with monitoring, logging, and observability tools, including 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 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 for diagnosing complex cloud infrastructure, networking, and application issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to business stakeholders and executives.
Ability to prioritize competing initiatives, manage multiple workstreams and complex projects, and deliver high-quality outcomes on established timelines.
Strong attention to detail regarding 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 and collaborating across infrastructure, security, development, and business teams.
Strong architectural design and documentation skills, including creating and maintaining solution designs, standards, 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.
10+ years of software testing, quality assurance, or system validation experience, as stated in the posting.
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).

Nice To Haves

Deep hands-on EDIFECS experience with EDI X.12 transaction standards and workflows, including medical claims transactions 837, 834, 835, and 277; 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

Develop a comprehensive understanding of customer requirements using domain expertise.
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, and 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, and 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 guide team members in accordance with established policies.
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems and ensure they are consistent with organizational objectives.
Determine technical objectives for assignments.