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MS Azure Software Developer SME (Development)

Synergy
vision insurance, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Elizabeth City
Jun 06, 2025
Description

NOTE: This role is contingent on the contract being awarded.

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Synergy's core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.

Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with immediately vested company match, PTO/Sick Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition and training reimbursement, fitness/wellness reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and life management programs.

At Synergy, you'll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that you will have dedicated career coaches available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven-if that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!

NOTE: This role is contingent on the contract being awarded.
Position Summary:
Synergy is seeking aMS Azure Software Developer SME (Development)to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG) at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC)-Information Systems Division (ISD). The Software Developer, Application (SME) will lead the sustainment, enhancement, and secure operation of Azure-hosted applications, supporting maintenance management, supply chain analytics, and enterprise-level mission readiness.
This role blends full-stack development with platform governance and technical advisory responsibilities, contributing directly to mission-critical software systems' performance, security, and lifecycle management.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Architect, develop, and sustain secure, cloud-native applications in Microsoft Azure, ensuring performance, reliability, and Zero Trust compliance.
  • Integrate and manage Azure Active Directory (AAD) authentication and access control, including group policy enforcement and RBAC implementation.
  • Design and maintain REST APIs, Azure Functions, and microservices to support backend data integration and system interoperability.
  • Lead remediation of security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with DHS 4300A, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and STIG requirements.
  • Develop automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to enable continuous integration, deployment, and environment configuration management.
  • Monitor application health and performance, proactively mitigating Azure infrastructure issues, latency, and bottlenecks to maintain system availability and response times.
  • Interface with system engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and database administrators to ensure alignment of application architecture with infrastructure and compliance requirements.
  • Contribute to system documentation, including software architecture diagrams, version control strategies, and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Research, prototype, and recommend emerging technologies-including serverless computing, container orchestration, and AI/ML integration-that improve mission system sustainability and agility.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, lead sprint tasks, and manage technical debt within Jira-based DevSecOps workflows.
  • Mentor junior developers and provide SME-level input for long-term modernization and digital transformation strategies.
  • All other duties as assigned by management.
Skills/Qualifications:
  • Expert proficiency in Microsoft Azure services, including App Services, Azure Functions, Storage, Key Vault, Virtual Networking, and Logic Apps.
  • Advanced experience in Azure Active Directory integrations, SSO, authentication/authorization, and secure identity federation.
  • Strong coding skills in C#, .NET Core, PowerShell, and JavaScript/TypeScript, with a strong grasp of backend architecture and middleware services.
  • Deep knowledge of DevSecOps pipelines, Kubernetes (AKS), Bitbucket, Git, and deployment automation tools.
  • Experience mitigating Azure-related performance and infrastructure issues across compute, database, and network services.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement secure coding practices, remediate scan findings, and work within ATO-compliant frameworks.
  • Familiarity with data platforms such as Ingres, Oracle, SAS Viya, and Cognos.
Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Computer Science, Math, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Six (6) years of directly relevant experience may substitute for three (3) years of formal education.
  • Minimum of six (6) years of experience in one or more of the current RHEL, Windows, VMWare, and SAS.
  • Minimum of six (6) years of performing security remediation to systems with vulnerabilities based on security scans.
  • Minimum of six (6) years of experience in an Agile DevSecOps software development environment and Methodologies.
  • Minimum of six (6) years of experience with Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
  • Minimum of 6 years of mitigating Azure hardware/software issues, performance bottlenecks and overall system health concerns.
  • Demonstrated experience working in support of federal government enterprise applications preferred.
Clearance:
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Must have or be eligible to obtain a Position of Public Trust or DoD Secret Clearance.
Certification Requirement:
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Additional certifications (Network+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, ITIL Foundation, CISSP, or other similar certifications) are a plus.
Work Location:
  • Elizabeth City, NC - On-Site
  • North Carolina Region - Must be available to work onsite two to three days a week.

Compensation for roles at Synergy varies depending on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to the requirements of the role; education and certifications; knowledge, training, skills and abilities; level of experience; geographic location; and alignment with market data, law, and other business and organizational needs.As required by local law, the posted pay range represents the lowest to the highest pay that Synergy believes in good faith it might pay for this particular job, depending on the circumstances. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Essential Job Function Physical Requirements:The physical requirements of this position are critical in evaluating the qualifications and abilities of an applicant or employee. The physical efforts needed to perform the essential duties of this job 90% of the time are repetitive motions, grasping, holding, and finger dexterity of the hands, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, color distinction, and full visual abilities, hearing, talking, sitting, and use of IT equipment, phones, and office machines.

To a reduced degree, <30% of the time, candidates may have to stand, walk, lift 0-30 pounds, push or pull objects, climb stairs, bend, squat, reach, drive a car, or work overtime.

Synergy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against applicants for employment or its employees on the basis of age, race (including hair texture/style), creed, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, personal appearance, organ donation and hair length associated with race, genetic information or characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, credit information, matriculation, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including job selection, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.

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