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Job Title: Senior Azure Cloud Developer (.NET, React & Microservices)

Client: Virginia Information Technology Agency (ELECT)

Work Location: Remote

Employment Type: Contract (Full-Time)

Contract Duration: 08/03/2026 - 12/31/2026

Job Summary

The Virginia Information Technology Agency (ELECT) is seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Developer to design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise web and Windows applications supporting both internal agency operations and constituents of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services, modern .NET development, JavaScript frameworks, microservices architecture, and cloud-native application design while providing technical leadership on complex development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise cloud-native web and Windows applications.
• Develop scalable applications using Azure Cloud Services and modern .NET technologies.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Develop responsive front-end applications using React, Angular, or Vue.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization using Azure AD, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect.
• Integrate applications with Azure services including Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Storage, Event Grid, Service Bus, and Event Hubs.
• Develop optimized SQL queries and database solutions for SQL Server and NoSQL platforms.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Application Architects, QA, DevOps, and Security teams.
• Participate in application maintenance, enhancements, modernization, and new feature development.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.
• Lead technical discussions, mentor developers, and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Estimate work effort, participate in sprint planning, and support Agile development processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience developing enterprise cloud applications.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, including:
  • Azure App Services
  • Azure Functions
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Azure Storage (Blob, Queue, Table)
  • Azure SQL & Cosmos DB
• Experience with Azure API Management, Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Boards), Azure AD, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
• Experience with Redux, MobX, NgRx, or similar state management libraries.
• Strong experience with HTML5, CSS3, responsive UI development, REST APIs, and GraphQL.
• Expertise in .NET Core / .NET 7+ or Node.js development.
• Experience designing scalable REST APIs and Microservices architectures.
• Experience with Azure Event Grid, Service Bus, Event Hubs, and ORM technologies such as Entity Framework, Sequelize, or Prisma.
• Strong SQL Server development, query optimization, and Cosmos DB experience.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep).
• Experience implementing automated testing frameworks and test strategies.
• Strong understanding of Distributed Systems, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), SOLID principles, Clean Architecture, Swagger/OpenAPI, and security best practices (OWASP, Zero Trust).
• Excellent communication, leadership, mentoring, and Agile planning skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience integrating applications with Azure Data Factory.

Required Skill Matrix

Skill	Required / Desired
Azure App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB	Required
Azure API Management, Azure DevOps, Azure AD, OAuth2, OpenID Connect	Required
JavaScript / TypeScript	Required
React / Angular / Vue	Required
Redux / MobX / NgRx	Required
HTML5, CSS3, Responsive UI	Required
REST APIs & GraphQL	Required
.NET Core / .NET 7+ or Node.js	Required
Microservices Architecture	Required
Azure Event Grid / Service Bus / Event Hubs	Required
Entity Framework / Sequelize / Prisma	Required
SQL Server & Query Optimization	Required
Cosmos DB / NoSQL	Required
Azure DevOps Pipelines / GitHub Actions	Required
Terraform / ARM / Bicep	Required
Docker & Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)	Required
Automated Testing Frameworks	Required
Distributed Systems, DDD, SOLID, Clean Architecture	Required
OWASP, Zero Trust, Secure Development	Required
Azure Data Factory	Nice to Have