Senior Software Developer (.NET Core / Azure Cloud Solutions)
Client: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Location: 100% Remote
Salary: $145,000 – $170,000 annually (Based on experience and technical interview)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Required
Clearance: Must be able to meet VA security and suitability requirements
Position Overview
Premier Enterprise Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer (.NET Core / Azure Cloud Solutions) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This senior technical position will lead the design, modernization, and sustainment of the VA's custom application portfolio while driving cloud-native development within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for enterprise application development, Azure cloud architecture, and modernization initiatives including WebForms to ASP.NET Core migration, SSRS to Power BI migration, and cloud-based application development utilizing Azure Functions, Databricks, Synapse Analytics, Azure API Management, Azure App Services, and Azure Storage services.
This position will also lead secure software development efforts supporting the VA's FIPS 199 Moderate Authority to Operate (ATO) while ensuring applications remain secure, scalable, and compliant with federal cybersecurity standards.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (no substitutions accepted).
Minimum 8 years of software development experience.
Extensive experience with:
Microsoft .NET / ASP.NET Core
C#
Microsoft SQL Server
Advanced T-SQL
Microsoft Azure Cloud Services
Azure Databricks
Azure Synapse Analytics
Azure Functions
Azure API Management
Azure App Services
Azure Blob Storage
Azure Monitor
Power BI
Kendo UI
Proven experience leading enterprise software development projects.
Strong understanding of cloud architecture, application security, and secure software development practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft Azure Certifications (AZ-204, AZ-305, AZ-400, or equivalent)
Experience supporting Department of Veterans Affairs or other Federal agencies.
Experience supporting:
Authority to Operate (ATO)
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
FIPS 199 Moderate environments
Secure DevSecOps pipelines
Experience with:
Azure DevOps
Git
CI/CD automation
Agile software development
CMMI development practices
Key Responsibilities
Application Development & Modernization
Design, develop, enhance, and sustain enterprise Microsoft .NET applications.
Lead modernization initiatives migrating legacy WebForms applications to ASP.NET Core within the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC).
Support modernization of enterprise reporting solutions from SSRS to Microsoft Power BI.
Maintain and enhance approximately 10 enterprise applications consisting of more than 150 user interface screens and 170,000+ lines of C# code.
Azure Cloud Solutions
Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud-native solutions within Microsoft Azure.
Develop solutions utilizing:
Azure App Services
Azure Functions
Azure API Management
Azure Blob Storage
Azure Monitor
Azure Synapse Analytics
Azure Databricks
Support cloud scalability, availability, and performance optimization.
Database Development
Design and maintain complex Microsoft SQL Server databases.
Develop advanced T-SQL stored procedures, functions, views, and database objects.
Maintain enterprise data dictionaries, metadata documentation, and report-to-data-source traceability.
Security & Compliance
Implement secure coding best practices supporting the VA's enterprise ATO.
Support RMF, vulnerability remediation, and security compliance activities.
Maintain ATO documentation and technical artifacts.
Ensure applications comply with federal security and privacy requirements.
Technical Leadership
Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to development teams.
Perform code reviews and mentor junior software developers.
Establish development standards and promote software engineering best practices.
Participate in Agile planning, sprint reviews, and technical design sessions.
What Success Looks Like
Successful modernization of legacy VA applications.
Secure, scalable Azure cloud solutions supporting mission-critical business functions.
Reliable enterprise applications meeting availability and performance requirements.
Successful migration of SSRS reports to Power BI.
High-quality code, technical documentation, and ATO compliance.
Improved maintainability and long-term sustainability of the VA application portfolio.
Benefits Overview
Premier Enterprise Solutions offers full-time employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
Military leave
Professional training and development
Tuition reimbursement
Employee wellness program
And more
Equal Employment Opportunity
Premier Enterprise Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.