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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
VA
Salary
$77,900–$156,200 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Closes
Dec 7, 2026

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $117k
$60k most similar roles pay here $241k

This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $117k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 1589 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 1415 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

As a Software Development Consultant at Microsoft Federal, you will join an early-career team dedicated to supporting federal customers through software development and modernization efforts on cloud platforms like Azure. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and maintaining backend services and APIs under senior guidance, integrating with Azure services such as storage and messaging, and participating in CI/CD pipeline management. You will also engage in secure coding practices, code reviews, and knowledge sharing within the team. The role requires proficiency in languages like C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript, familiarity with cloud concepts, Git for source control, and an interest in DevOps and modern software delivery practices. This position offers mentorship from senior engineers and opportunities to deepen skills in Azure development, secure software practices, and distributed systems within a government-focused context.

What you'll do

  • Develop backend services or APIs using supported languages and frameworks under senior guidance.
  • Support integration with Azure storage, messaging, and identity components.
  • Participate in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve development, build, or environment issues.
  • Follow secure coding standards and best practices in software development.

What we're looking for

  • 1-3 years of professional experience in software development or engineering
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Familiarity with modern programming languages like C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud concepts
  • Exposure to source control systems and collaborative development workflows
  • Willingness to learn infrastructure-as-code concepts under guidance
  • Eligibility for U.S. Government projects including security clearance

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