Software Development Consultant

The Microsoft Federal organization was established to address the unique mission, legal/regulatory requirements, and procurement rules and processes of the United States Government (USG). Microsoft Federal is committed to ensuring its resources-including appropriately qualified, experienced, and certified personnel (with necessary security clearances or eligibility)-are available as needed to meet evolving USG needs.As a Software Development Consultant, you will work as part of a delivery team supporting federal customers by contributing to software development, integration, and modernization efforts.

This role is intended for an early-career engineer who is eager to learn, build hands-on experience, and grow technical depth across cloud platforms, software development practices, and secure environments.This position provides exposure to real-world customer scenarios, mentorship from senior engineers, and opportunities to develop foundational skills in cloud-native development, DevOps, and secure application delivery.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• 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 ceremoniesLearn and apply cloud-native and containerized development patterns over time
• Document work and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Growth & Development:You will receive coaching and mentorship from experienced engineers and have opportunities to deepen your skills in areas such as:

• Azure cloud development and services
• Secure software development for government environments
• DevOps and automation
• Distributed systems and cloud-native architectures

• Embody our culture and values., + This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Citizenship & Citizenship Verification:

• This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance

• 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.

Other Requirements

Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government TOP SECRET/SCI Security Clearance.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
• Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination., * 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/TypeScriptBasic 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 guidanceFamiliarity with REST APIs and service-based application design conceptsInterest in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with peers and stakeholdersEligibility to work on U.S. Government projects (including the ability to obtain a security clearance, if required)

Microsoft is a global technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We develop, license, and support a wide range of software products, services, and devices that help individuals and businesses realize their full potential.

Our flagship products include the Microsoft 365 productivity cloud, Windows operating system, Azure cloud platform, and Dynamics 365 business applications. We are also a leader in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, developer tools, and gaming through Xbox and Game Pass.

With operations in more than 190 countries and over 220,000 employees worldwide, Microsoft is committed to responsible innovation, inclusive economic growth, and sustainability. We work closely with governments, industries, and communities to ensure that technology serves the public good and helps address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

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