Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer (.NET Core / Azure Cloud Solution) to provide technical leadership for backend and application-layer development of a portfolio of approximately 10 custom-built VA applications comprising roughly 150 UI screens and over 170,000 lines of C# code. As Senior Software Developer supporting our federal client, you will design, build, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, lead the SSRS-to-Power BI migration and WebForms-to-ASP.NET Core modernization within the VAEC framework, and ensure applications remain secure, stable, and compliant within the VA's active umbrella ATO (FIPS 199 Moderate). This role also provides technical direction and code review to junior developers and maintains all ATO artifacts.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, enhance, and sustain the DMC custom-built application portfolio ▪ Provide technical leadership for backend and application-layer development using Microsoft .NET and Azure Cloud Solution technologies ▪ Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure ▪ Ensure applications remain secure, stable, and compliant within the active VA umbrella ATO (FIPS 199 Moderate) ▪ Lead SSRS-to-Power BI migration ▪ Lead WebForms-to-ASP.NET Core modernization within the VAEC framework ▪ Design and maintain complex relational SQL Server databases; create and modify database objects using advanced T-SQL ▪ Maintain data dictionaries, metadata documentation, and report-to-data-source traceability ▪ Manage and document enterprise-level data management practices toward Level 4-5 CMMI target operating maturity (formal appraisal not required) ▪ Ensure secure coding practices and support ATO vulnerability remediation ▪ Provide technical direction and code review to junior developers ▪ Maintain all ATO artifacts

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (no equivalencies accepted). ▪ Prior experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), or other federal government agencies, either directly or through a federal government contractor, is required. ▪ 8+ years of professional software development experience. ▪ Significant experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud Solutions, including Databricks, Synapse, API Management, Azure Functions, Azure App Services, Azure Blob Storage, and Azure Monitor. ▪ Experience with ASP.NET Core, C#, T-SQL, Power BI, and Kendo UI. ▪ Proven experience leading software development projects and providing technical oversight.

Preferred Qualifications: ▪ Advanced Microsoft certifications ▪ Federal ATO/RMF experience

Eligibility:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future ▪ Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal Public Trust clearance for this role

Compensation:

Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below.

Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000.

Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan.