Software Development Consultant

• Contribute as a Cloud Engineering or delivery team supporting Microsoft Federal customers
• Assist in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software components and services
• Develop and enhance backend services or APIs using supported languages and frameworks under senior guidance
• Support integration with Azure services such as storage, messaging, and identity components
• Participate in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving development, build, or environment issues
• Follow established secure coding standards and development best practices
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and team ceremonies
• Learn and apply cloud‑native and containerized development patterns over time
• Document work and contribute to team knowledge sharing

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field
• 1+ year(s) work experience in relevant area of business OR equivalent experience
• Active U.S. Government TOP SECRET/SCI Security Clearance
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
• Verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions
• Pass Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

• 1–3 years of professional experience in software development, engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Familiarity with at least one modern programming language such as C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Basic understanding of cloud concepts, preferably within Microsoft Azure
• Exposure to source control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Willingness to learn infrastructure‑as‑code concepts (e.g., Bicep, ARM, Terraform) under guidance
• Familiarity with REST APIs and service‑based application design concepts
• Interest in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with peers and stakeholders
• Eligibility to work on U.S. Government projects (including the ability to obtain a security clearance, if required)

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation