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Job Title : Cloud Developer 3 (Short Term) Work Type : Remote Location : Richmond, VA 23219 Start Date : 08/03/2026 End Date : 12/31/2026 Industry Category : Information Technology / Government Employment Type : 1099 Contract Requisition ID : 807919 Overview We are seeking an experienced Cloud Developer 3 to join an existing software development team supporting mission-critical web and Windows applications used by internal agency staff and constituents across the Commonwealth of Virginia. This is an opportunity to contribute to the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of modern cloud-based applications while collaborating with experienced developers, architects, and business analysts in a highly technical environment. Application Applications will be reviewed as received. Submission Deadline: 07/31/2026 Candidates must: Physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment. Provide a valid candidate email address with submission. Be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future. Job Description The Cloud Developer 3 will serve as a senior full stack developer responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and maintaining enterprise cloud applications for the Virginia Department of Elections. This role requires extensive experience with Azure cloud technologies, modern JavaScript frameworks, .NET or Node.js development, distributed systems, and cloud-native architecture. The selected candidate will work independently on highly complex initiatives while providing technical leadership, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable application solutions. Responsibilities Application Development Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise web and Windows applications. Perform analysis, architecture, coding, enhancement, and maintenance of cloud-based applications. Develop scalable REST APIs and microservices using modern development frameworks. Build responsive user interfaces using modern JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks. Implement client-side integrations with REST and GraphQL services. Develop event-driven solutions utilizing Azure messaging technologies. Cloud & Platform Engineering Develop and deploy solutions using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Storage, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB. Implement cloud integrations with Azure API Management and Azure Active Directory. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. Utilize Infrastructure as Code technologies including Bicep, ARM, or Terraform. Implement containerized applications using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service. Data & Integration Design efficient SQL Server databases and optimize SQL queries. Develop NoSQL data solutions using Azure Cosmos DB. Create data models and database schemas that support scalable applications. Integrate enterprise applications with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions and cloud service providers. Support integrations with SaaS platforms and cloud services. Architecture & Technical Leadership Apply distributed systems principles, clean architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and SOLID principles. Design secure, scalable, and maintainable application architectures. Establish API documentation using Swagger and OpenAPI standards. Lead technical discussions and mentor development team members. Estimate work effort, plan development sprints, and contribute to technical roadmaps. Work independently while managing highly complex technical assignments. Collaboration Partner with Business Analysts, Application Architects, developers, QA teams, security teams, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders. Ensure application designs and implementations meet customer and business requirements.