Azure Software Developer

This role supports the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently has an opening for an Azure Software Engineer.

Location: This position will be hybrid remote. Candidates will be required to work onsite as needed. Preferred candidates will be located near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA) or work in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities:

We are seeking an Azure Software Engineer that designs, develops, deploys, and maintains cloud-native applications and services using Microsoft Azure platform tools. They utilize services like Azure App Services, Kubernetes, and Cosmos DB to build scalable, secure, and efficient solutions, often managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines for deployment.

• Design and implement moderately complex software features within established system architectures
• Develop and maintain services, APIs, and supporting components using modern programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or TypeScript
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure correctness, reliability, and maintainability
• Participate actively in code reviews, incorporating feedback and contributing constructive input to peers
AI-Enabled Capabilities (Feature-Level Execution)
• Implement AI-enabled features using defined tools, frameworks, and patterns, such as:
• API-based AI integrations
• Prompt-driven or workflow-based AI features
• Retrieval- or data-assisted application components
• Validate AI-assisted behavior using established testing and review processes
• Apply defined AI safety, governance, and review practices
• Cloud & Platform Contributions

• Contribute to applications deployed in cloud-native environments
• Develop and support containerized services and CI/CD pipelines
• Troubleshoot and resolve routine application-level and service-level issues
• Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams when deeper system changes are required
• Collaboration & Professional Practice
• Work as part of an agile delivery team, collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers
• Participate in design discussions related to features or subsystems
• Provide informal technical support to less-experienced engineers
• Demonstrate accountability for assigned features from development through deployment

Requirements:
• Bachelors and 2+ years or more of experience
• Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

• Active Secret clearance required

• US citizenship required

• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, TypeScript)
• Experience developing or consuming RESTful APIs or service-based architectures
• Experience using Git and standard version control workflows
• Working knowledge of software testing practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to work independently on defined tasks and features with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1

• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture. Experience a plus.

• Exposure to AI/ML or LLM-based systems through professional experience, projects, or coursework
• Familiarity with one or more of the following:
• Containers (Docker)
• Kubernetes concepts
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience contributing to systems operating in regulated, secure, or high-reliability environments
• Interest in developer tools, platform engineering, or software modernization

Benefits:
SES provides a competitive salary and the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• AD&D
• STD
• LTD
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401k with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance