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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Microsoft Platform Tech Lead (Hybrid) - **Company:** Koniag Services, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Performance Management, Application Release Automation, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Log Analysis, Metadata Repositories, Microsoft Windows SDK, Software Engineering, Snowflake, Software Security, Technical Debt, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Data Analytics, Bicep, Enterprise Integration, Azure AKS, Data Management, Devsecops, Key Vault, Servicenow - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9132471/senior-microsoft-platform-tech-lead-hybrid ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience. * 8+ years of experience in technical leadership and platform engineering, preferably in complex enterprise or government environments. * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure implementation, configuration, development, integration, testing, or operations. * Experience working with Agile delivery teams and translating stakeholder needs into maintainable technical outcomes. Desired: * Microsoft Azure Administrator, Azure Developer, Azure Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer Expert, Security Engineer, or Kubernetes certification. * Experience supporting federal government IT environments, Public Trust programs, or regulated enterprise delivery. * Experience with Section 508, cybersecurity, auditability, data protection, and operational documentation expectations., * Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure capabilities, implementation patterns, administration, development, integration, and lifecycle management. * Ability to design and implement secure, supportable, upgrade-aware solutions that avoid unnecessary customization and reduce technical debt. * Experience with APIs, identity and access controls, data management, testing, monitoring, troubleshooting, and release coordination. * Ability to document technical designs, configuration decisions, operational procedures, test results, and risks in clear business and technical language. * Strong communication skills with the ability to work across government stakeholders, product owners, engineers, QA, cybersecurity, and operations teams. * Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Desired Skills and Competencies: * Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, infrastructure as code, or platform release automation. * Knowledge of federal security and compliance concepts including NIST controls, FISMA, FedRAMP-authorized services, audit evidence, and least privilege. * Experience improving platform governance, reuse, documentation, observability, and operational readiness. * Familiarity with Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, Atlassian, Snowflake, data catalog, CRM, or enterprise integration ecosystems. ## Description The successful candidate will lead engineering execution, coordinate technical design, guide implementation quality, and remove delivery blockers and will work closely with government stakeholders, architects, engineers, product owners, cybersecurity, operations, and business users to convert requirements into mission-aligned platform capabilities. The Senior Microsoft Platform Tech Lead will provide technical leadership and platform engineering support for Microsoft Azure capabilities within the CRM, Integration, and Platform Services environment. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to: * Design, configure, develop, integrate, test, document, and sustain Microsoft Azure capabilities using Azure, AKS, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Entra ID, Key Vault, Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, Defender for Cloud, and container platforms. * Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, container platform operations, monitoring, alerting, and secure deployment automation. * Translate business, mission, security, accessibility, and operational requirements into practical technical solutions. * Support platform architecture, backlog refinement, implementation planning, release readiness, and production transition activities. * Develop reusable patterns, configuration standards, automation, documentation, and support procedures that reduce delivery and sustainment risk. * Troubleshoot complex issues across platform configuration, code, data, APIs, identity, security, performance, and user experience. * Collaborate with cybersecurity, privacy, data, infrastructure, QA, and change management teams to align delivery with federal operating expectations. * Maintain clear technical documentation, design decisions, implementation notes, test evidence, and operational runbooks. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [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) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [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) - [Hosting a modern justice system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) ## 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) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)