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# Software Engineer/Developer (.NET) _ US Citizenship Required

- **Company:** Pyramid Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Data Architecture, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Togaf, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Bicep, Cloud Migration, Api Design, Terraform, Microservices
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9dfd02504407ea32

## About the Role

* Preferred certifications in Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Microsoft Azure Developer Associate
 * Optional/preferred certifications include CISSP, CCSP, CISM, TOGAF, or equivalent architecture, cloud, or security-related credentials. Candidates are not required to possess security certifications to be considered for this role.
 * Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions, including Terraform and Azure Bicep deployment frameworks for provisioning, automating, and managing cloud infrastructure, * US Citizenship Required and must have 12+ years of experience
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred)
 * 12-15 years of progressive experience in solutions architecture, cloud engineering and platform design and enterprise application development and modernization
 * 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, application modernization, cloud development, and migrations
 * 7+ years of experience in full stack and .NET application development
 * 3+ years designing and implementing solutions in Microsoft Azure environments, * Bachelor's (Required), * software engineering: 10 years (Required)

## Description

The Software Engineer/Developer leads highly complex initiatives involving cloud transformation, Azure-based solutions, systems integration, and secure application development, while mentoring technical teams and establishing architectural standards across the organization.

Responsibilities

 * Define and lead enterprise architecture strategy across cloud, applications, and infrastructure
 * Develop multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with organizational and client objectives
 * Establish architecture standards, reference models, and governance frameworks
 * Advise executive leadership on emerging technologies, risks, and investment priorities
 * Architect and oversee complex Microsoft Azure solutions, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments
 * Establish best practices for microservices, API-first, and event-driven architectures
 * Redesign data structures to support modern, scalable, and efficient data architectures
 * Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including technical teams, senior leadership, executives, and external customers
 * Serve as the primary technical interface to customers, ensuring clear, consistent, and professional communication of solutions and outcomes
 * Translate complex technical concepts, architectures, and trade-offs into concise, business-friendly language


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