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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure Cloud Developer - **Company:** Virginia Information Technologies Agency - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Multitier Architecture, Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Application Services, HTML5, Microsoft Azure, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Engineering, Database Development, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Entity Framework, Github, Design of User Interfaces, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Node.Js, NoSQL, OAuth, Open Web Application Security, Scrum Methodology, Software Maintenance, Query Optimization, Openid Connect, Azure Active Directory, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Zero Trust Network Access, Swagger, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, Openapi, Azure Service Bus, .NET Core, ReactJS, HybridCloud, Vue.js, AngularJS, Solid Principles, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Bicep, Cosmos DB, Azure AKS, Graphql, React Redux, Restful APIs, Terraform, Domain Driven Design, Api Management, Serverless Computing, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e919c1ce-18ff-495b-a97a-c777f7f553b9 ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience developing enterprise cloud applications. * Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, including: + Azure App Services + Azure Functions + Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) + Azure Storage (Blob, Queue, Table) + Azure SQL & Cosmos DB * Experience with Azure API Management, Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Boards), Azure AD, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect. * Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue. * Experience with Redux, MobX, NgRx, or similar state management libraries. * Strong experience with HTML5, CSS3, responsive UI development, REST APIs, and GraphQL. * Expertise in .NET Core / .NET 7+ or Node.js development. * Experience designing scalable REST APIs and Microservices architectures. * Experience with Azure Event Grid, Service Bus, Event Hubs, and ORM technologies such as Entity Framework, Sequelize, or Prisma. * Strong SQL Server development, query optimization, and Cosmos DB experience. * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep). * Experience implementing automated testing frameworks and test strategies. * Strong understanding of Distributed Systems, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), SOLID principles, Clean Architecture, Swagger/OpenAPI, and security best practices (OWASP, Zero Trust). * Excellent communication, leadership, mentoring, and Agile planning skills. ## Description The Virginia Information Technology Agency (ELECT) is seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Developer to design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise web and Windows applications supporting both internal agency operations and constituents of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services, modern .NET development, JavaScript frameworks, microservices architecture, and cloud-native application design while providing technical leadership on complex development initiatives., * Design, develop, and maintain enterprise cloud-native web and Windows applications. * Develop scalable applications using Azure Cloud Services and modern .NET technologies. * Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architectures. * Develop responsive front-end applications using React, Angular, or Vue. * Implement secure authentication and authorization using Azure AD, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect. * Integrate applications with Azure services including Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Storage, Event Grid, Service Bus, and Event Hubs. * Develop optimized SQL queries and database solutions for SQL Server and NoSQL platforms. * Collaborate with Business Analysts, Application Architects, QA, DevOps, and Security teams. * Participate in application maintenance, enhancements, modernization, and new feature development. * Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. * Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep. * Lead technical discussions, mentor developers, and contribute to architectural decisions. * Estimate work effort, participate in sprint planning, and support Agile development processes., Azure App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB Required Azure API Management, Azure DevOps, Azure AD, OAuth2, OpenID Connect Required JavaScript / TypeScript Required React / Angular / Vue Required Redux / MobX / NgRx Required HTML5, CSS3, Responsive UI Required REST APIs & GraphQL Required .NET Core / .NET 7+ or Node.js Required Microservices Architecture Required Azure Event Grid / Service Bus / Event Hubs Required Entity Framework / Sequelize / Prisma Required SQL Server & Query Optimization Required Cosmos DB / NoSQL Required Azure DevOps Pipelines / GitHub Actions Required Terraform / ARM / Bicep Required Docker & Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Required Automated Testing Frameworks ## Related Videos - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)