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2026-2184
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# of Openings |
1
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Overview
The Software Engineer / Developer IV is responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining scalable enterprise applications and cloud-native solutions, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure and modern cloud engineering practices. This role requires deep expertise in Azure environments, cloud application architecture, Azure platform services, and DevSecOps practices. The individual is expected to contribute across the full software development lifecycle and lead development efforts supporting secure, high-performing applications in Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise-level software applications
- Build scalable, secure, and maintainable cloud-native applications and microservices architectures in Microsoft Azure, including services such as Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and Azure Storage.
- Design and develop applications leveraging platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and serverless architectures within Azure environments.
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, backend services, and system integrations supporting mission and business objectives.
- Architect and implement Azure-based CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent tools.
- Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or Ansible for Azure environments.
- Collaborate within Agile teams to deliver high-quality software aligned with customer requirements.
- Support cloud migration and application modernization initiatives, including re-platforming and refactoring legacy applications to Azure.
- Ensure applications are designed with cloud security best practices, including identity management (Azure AD), access controls, and encryption.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software and cloud-related issues across development and production environments.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including system designs, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
- Support containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS preferred).
- Collaborate with DevSecOps, cloud engineering, and cybersecurity teams to improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Contribute to architecture decisions, technical roadmaps, and cloud strategy initiatives.
- Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across development teams
- Strong experience developing applications using Java and Python.
- Advanced experience designing, developing, and deploying applications in Microsoft Azure environments (preferred over or in addition to AWS).
- Strong knowledge of Azure services, including, Azure App Services, Azure Functions (serverless computing), Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Storage, Cosmos DB, and SQL Database, Azure API Management
- Experience implementing cloud-native design patterns, microservices architectures, and distributed systems.
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or CloudFormation equivalents.
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including identity and access management (Azure AD), network security, and compliance (NIST frameworks).
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration technologies (AKS preferred).
- Strong understanding of Linux environments, scripting, and cloud system administration.
- Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases in cloud environments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in Agile environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field required.
- 8-10 years of professional software development experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience developing enterprise applications using Java and Python.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience developing and deploying applications in Microsoft Azure environments.
- Demonstrated experience with cloud application development, migration, and modernization in Azure.
- Experience working within Agile software development environments.
- Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect) preferred.
- Federal government or regulated industry experience preferred.
Target Pay Range
The below listed pay range for this position is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The final offered salary will be influenced by a host of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at Pyramid Systems that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, to include our Employee Stock Ownership Program, FlexPTO, and learning and development opportunities.
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Why Pyramid?
Pyramid Systems, Inc. is an award-winning, technology leader, driving digital transformation across federal agencies. We empower forward-thinking innovations, accelerate production-ready software, and deliver secure solutions so federal agencies can meet their mission goals. Voted a Top Workplace, both regionally (Washington, DC) and Nationally (USA) the past 2 years (2023 and 2024) based on the feedback from our employees, we are headquartered in Fairfax, VA. and have a growing national footprint. We value and promote our Flexible Workplace approach because of the positive impacts it has on work-life integration. We remain committed to ensuring every employee's voice is heard, performance and results are recognized and rewarded, development and advancement is a focus, and diversity, equity and inclusion is a company priority. We offer competitive compensation and benefits (including a recently launched Employee Stock Ownership Plan - ESOP), a robust performance-based rewards program, and we know how to have fun! Our people and culture have endured and delivered for our clients for nearly three decades.
EEO Statement
Pyramid Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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