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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure Application Developer - **Company:** Blueprint School Network, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000 - $150,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Digital Architecture, Event-Driven Programming, HP Systems Insight Manager, SQL Azure, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Microsoft Power Automate, Spring Cloud, Build Management, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Serverless Computing, Key Vault - **Published:** November 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://west4thstrategy.applytojob.com/apply/dD3h1XfDTq/Senior-Azure-Application-Developer?source=GS ## About the Role * 5-8+ years of application development experience * Strong proficiency in C#/.NET and REST APIs * Hands-on experience with Azure-native architecture and modern application design patterns * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, * Microsoft certifications (e.g., AZ-204 Azure Developer, AZ-305 Solutions Architect) * Experience developing enterprise scale applications * Experience in a federal or law enforcement environment, * Must be a US Citizen * Ability to pass a USCP criminal history check and fingerprinting for badge access., Are you willing to undergo a USCP criminal history check and fingerprinting for badge access? Can you work fully on-site in Washington, DC, for the first two months, followed by two days per week on-site, with additional on-site days if required by USCP? Do you have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline? Do you have at least five years of application development experience? Are you strongly proficient in C#/.NET and developing REST APIs? Do you have hands-on experience with Azure-native architecture and modern application design patterns? Can you provide occasional off-hours and weekend support for scheduled deployments and special events with advance notice? ## Description We need an experienced Senior Azure Application Developer (Cloud Native) to support a contract with the United States Capitol Police's (USCP) Enterprise Applications Management Division (EAMD) where the design, building, and maintenance of mission critical applications that support that law enforcement mission reside. In this role, you will design and build cloud native applications using Microsoft Azure services such as Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure SQL Managed Instance. You will also develop scalable, serverless, and event driven solutions, integrate enterprise systems, and implement CI/CD and security best practices. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!, * Design and build cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure using Azure App Service, Azure Functions and Azure SQL Managed Instance. * Develop scalable, serverless and event-driven solutions in C#/.NET using services such as Service Bus, Event Grid and Logic Apps. * Design, build and secure RESTful APIs and integrations with USCP enterprise systems. * Lead technical design decisions and apply modern application design patterns and Azure-native architecture. * Implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code to automate build, test and deployment. * Apply security best practices, including Entra ID authentication, managed identities, Key Vault secrets and least-privilege access. * Implement application monitoring and diagnostics with Application Insights and Azure Monitor; tune performance and cost. * Modernize and migrate on-premises applications to Azure. * Perform code reviews and mentor developers on cloud-native practices. * Document architecture, solutions and runbooks; provide limited cross-training. * Participate in the 4-week transition and knowledge-transfer overlap with incumbent staff, including shadowing and review of existing documentation and procedures. * Provide off-hours and weekend support for scheduled deployments and USCP special events (e.g., Presidential Inauguration, State of the Union) with advance notice. * Contribute accomplishments, issues and planned work to the monthly progress report delivered to the COR. * Protect sensitive USCP, House and Senate information and follow USCP standards of conduct, IT policies and badge requirements., Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.