Senior Software Development Technology Consultant

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Reston, VA
Salary
$101,800–$193,800 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 2, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $185k
This role $148k
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This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $151,987–$217,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $185k for comparable roles.

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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 598 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Development Technology Consultant

Sr. Software Development Technology Consultant-CTJ-Top Secret/SCI joins the Cloud Engineering team as an individual contributor to build in-house solutions for Microsoft Federal. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable Kubernetes microservices using Node.js, Python, or C# while building RESTful APIs integrated with Azure services like Service Bus, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, and Redis. The position requires constructing event-driven architectures, robust logging systems via Application Insights, and intuitive user interfaces using React. Key responsibilities include managing intellectual property, supporting the pre-sale process by drafting proposals, and identifying technical risks to ensure secure delivery for federal clients. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and utilize tools such as GitHub DevOps, Docker, and Bicep to solve complex infrastructure challenges while promoting the adoption of cloud technologies within the government sector.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable Kubernetes microservices using Node.js, Python, or C#.
  • Build and manage RESTful APIs integrated with Azure services like Service Bus, Cosmos DB, and Redis.
  • Develop event-driven architectures and robust logging systems using Application Insights and Log Analytics.
  • Create user-friendly interfaces using React to enhance the experience of cloud-native web platforms.
  • Optimize data models and queries in Azure Cosmos DB for high-concurrency and large-scale operations.
  • Support the pre-sale process by identifying requirements, drafting proposals, and providing technical input.
  • Identify opportunities to expand customer adoption of Microsoft technologies and manage intellectual property assets.
  • Manage executive-level stakeholder relationships and resolve technical issues while ensuring compliance with security standards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of leadership experience in a relevant area of business or equivalent experience.
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
  • Verification of U.S. citizenship is required for this role.
  • Proficiency in developing and maintaining applications using Node.js, Python, or C# (preferred).
  • Experience deploying, managing, and scaling applications with Kubernetes (preferred).
  • Expertise in Bicep or similar domain-specific languages for Azure infrastructure as code (preferred).
  • Technical certifications in domains such as Azure or Security (preferred).

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