Senior Software Developer (.NET Core / Azure Cloud Solution)

EngRadar; Indiana; Remote; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with matching

Federal holidays

Job summary

Blue Water Thinking seeks a Senior Software Developer to lead backend and application-layer work on a portfolio of VA apps. You will architect, code, and secure cloud solutions in Azure, migrating SSRS to Power BI and modernizing WebForms to ASP.NET Core within the VAEC framework.

You will mentor junior developers, maintain ATO artifacts, and ensure compliance with VA security requirements in a fully remote US role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud Solutions and related services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and sustain the DMC custom-built VA applications portfolio.
• Provide technical leadership for backend and application-layer development using .NET and Azure.
• Build and maintain scalable, secure cloud infrastructure in Azure.
• Ensure security, stability, and VA-ATO compliance (FIPS 199 Moderat).
• Lead SSRS-to-Power BI migration and WebForms-to-ASP.NET Core modernization.
• Design and maintain complex SQL Server databases and advanced T-SQL objects.
• Maintain data dictionaries and metadata documentation; ensure data traceability.
• Director and code-review junior developers; guide architecture decisions.
• Maintain all ATO artifacts and remediation efforts as needed.
• Support ongoing security practices and vulnerability remediation.

Skills

ASP.NET Core

C#

T-SQL

Power BI

Kendo UI

Azure Cloud

Databricks

Synapse

API Management

Azure Functions

Azure App Services

Azure Blob Storage

Azure Monitor

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Databricks

Synapse

API Management

Azure Functions

Azure App Services

Azure Blob Storage

Azure Monitor

Job description

EngRadar / Bluewater Thinking

Senior Software Developer (.NET Core / Azure Cloud Solution)

Bluewater Thinking Agency

Blue Water Thinking supports Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals, leveraging military experience and consulting expertise.

Blue Water Thinking is the employer — EngRadar is a job radar, not a recruiter. We track this posting from their own careers page and send you straight there; we never handle applications or CVs.

Remote Fully Remote - Based in USA Posted today healthcaregovernment

About Blue Water Thinking

Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer‑centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals.

Founded by a decorated twenty‑eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers.

Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best‑fit solutions, thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs.

Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners.

Lastly, our formula for success is simple: Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long‑lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer (.NET Core / Azure Cloud Solution) to provide technical leadership for backend and application‑layer development of a portfolio of approximately 10 custom‑built VA applications comprising roughly 150 UI screens and over 170,000 lines of C# code. As Senior Software Developer supporting our federal client, you will design, build, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, lead the SSRS-to-Power BI migration and WebForms-to-ASP.NET Core modernization within the VAEC framework, and ensure applications remain secure, stable, and compliant within the VA's active umbrella ATO (FIPS 199 Moderate). This role also provides technical direction and code review to junior developers and maintains all ATO artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and sustain the DMC custom‑built application portfolio
• Provide technical leadership for backend and application‑layer development using Microsoft .NET and Azure Cloud Solution technologies
• Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure
• Ensure applications remain secure, stable, and compliant within the active VA umbrella ATO (FIPS 199 Moderate)
• Lead SSRS-to-Power BI migration
• Lead WebForms-to-ASP.NET Core modernization within the VAEC framework
• Design and maintain complex relational SQL Server databases; create and modify database objects using advanced T‑SQL
• Maintain data dictionaries, metadata documentation, and report‑to‑data‑source traceability
• Manage and document enterprise‑level data management practices toward Level 4-5 CMMI target operating maturity (formal appraisal not required)
• Ensure secure coding practices and support ATO vulnerability remediation
• Provide technical direction and code review to junior developers
• Maintain all ATO artifacts

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (no equivalencies accepted).
• Prior experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), or other federal government agencies, either directly or through a federal government contractor, is required.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud Solutions, including Databricks, Synapse, API Management, Azure Functions, Azure App Services, Azure Blob Storage, and Azure Monitor.
• Experience with ASP.NET Core, C#, T‑SQL, Power BI, and Kendo UI.
• Proven experience leading software development projects and providing technical oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft certifications
• Federal ATO/RMF experience

Eligibility

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal Public Trust clearance for this role

Compensation

Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below.

Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000.

Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan.

Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants

Blue Water Thinking is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, complete an application, or participate in the interview process, please contact Resource Management at [e-mail]. Requests for accommodation will be handled promptly and confidentially in accordance with applicable law.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Water Thinking is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.