Job Title: Cloud Developer 3 (Short Term)
Work Type: Remote
Location: Richmond, VA 23219
Start Date: 08/03/2026
End Date: 12/31/2026
Industry Category: Information Technology / Government
Employment Type: 1099 Contract
Requisition ID: 807919

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Developer 3 to join an existing software development team supporting mission-critical web and Windows applications used by internal agency staff and constituents across the Commonwealth of Virginia. This is an opportunity to contribute to the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of modern cloud-based applications while collaborating with experienced developers, architects, and business analysts in a highly technical environment.

Application

Applications will be reviewed as received.

Submission Deadline: 07/31/2026

Candidates must:

• Physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment.
• Provide a valid candidate email address with submission.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Job Description

The Cloud Developer 3 will serve as a senior full stack developer responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and maintaining enterprise cloud applications for the Virginia Department of Elections. This role requires extensive experience with Azure cloud technologies, modern JavaScript frameworks, .NET or Node.js development, distributed systems, and cloud-native architecture. The selected candidate will work independently on highly complex initiatives while providing technical leadership, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable application solutions.

Responsibilities

Application Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise web and Windows applications.
• Perform analysis, architecture, coding, enhancement, and maintenance of cloud-based applications.
• Develop scalable REST APIs and microservices using modern development frameworks.
• Build responsive user interfaces using modern JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks.
• Implement client-side integrations with REST and GraphQL services.
• Develop event-driven solutions utilizing Azure messaging technologies.

Cloud & Platform Engineering

• Develop and deploy solutions using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Storage, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB.
• Implement cloud integrations with Azure API Management and Azure Active Directory.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code technologies including Bicep, ARM, or Terraform.
• Implement containerized applications using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service.

Data & Integration

• Design efficient SQL Server databases and optimize SQL queries.
• Develop NoSQL data solutions using Azure Cosmos DB.
• Create data models and database schemas that support scalable applications.
• Integrate enterprise applications with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions and cloud service providers.
• Support integrations with SaaS platforms and cloud services.

Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Apply distributed systems principles, clean architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and SOLID principles.
• Design secure, scalable, and maintainable application architectures.
• Establish API documentation using Swagger and OpenAPI standards.
• Lead technical discussions and mentor development team members.
• Estimate work effort, plan development sprints, and contribute to technical roadmaps.
• Work independently while managing highly complex technical assignments.

Collaboration

• Partner with Business Analysts, Application Architects, developers, QA teams, security teams, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure application designs and implementations meet customer and business requirements.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in ongoing enhancement and maintenance initiatives across supported applications.

Requirements

• Extensive experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise cloud applications.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure cloud services and cloud-native application development.
• Experience working within enterprise application development teams supporting highly available business systems.
• Ability to independently lead complex technical initiatives while collaborating across multiple functional teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7 years of experience with Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Storage (Blob, Table, Queue), Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB.
• 7 years of experience with Azure API Management, Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Boards), Azure AD, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect.
• 7 years of experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks including React, Angular, or Vue, along with state management technologies such as Redux, MobX, NgRx, or equivalent.
• 7 years of experience implementing responsive user interfaces using HTML/CSS and integrating REST and GraphQL services.
• 7 years of experience with .NET Core/.NET 7+ or Node.js, scalable REST API development, and microservices architecture.
• 7 years of experience with Azure Event Grid, Service Bus, or Event Hubs and ORM technologies such as Entity Framework, Sequelize, Prisma, or equivalent.
• 7 years of experience with SQL Server, optimized SQL development, Cosmos DB, data modeling, and schema design.
• 7 years of experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines or GitHub Actions, Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, or Terraform), Docker, and Azure Kubernetes Service.
• 7 years of experience with automated testing frameworks and test strategy design.
• 7 years of experience applying distributed systems concepts, clean architecture, DDD, SOLID principles, and API documentation standards.
• 7 years of experience implementing OWASP security best practices, secure secrets management, and Zero Trust principles.
• 7 years of experience mentoring developers, leading technical discussions, and collaborating with security, QA, product, and DevOps teams.
• 7 years of experience demonstrating strong problem-solving, architectural decision-making, stakeholder communication, sprint planning, work estimation, and technical roadmap development.
• Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment.
• Phone interview is required as a condition of consideration.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of experience integrating enterprise applications with Azure Data Factory.
• Advanced education in a related technical discipline.

Benefits

Compensation

This is a 1099 Contract opportunity.

Pay Rate: $31 – $51 per hour

Schedule

• Assignment Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Assignment End Date: 12/31/2026
• Assignment Duration: Approximately 5 months
• Remote work arrangement

Work Location

• Work Arrangement: Remote