Senior Azure/M365 Application Developer

Information Technology McLean, Virginia


Description

Title: Senior Azure/M365 Application Developer
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Employment Type: Full-time
Clearance Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen able to obtain and maintain Federal Security Clearance
Travel: Occasional (0-20%)
Certifications: Required within 45 days of joining the team
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.
That’s RIVA. Our employee-first culture attracts the best talent by providing flexibility, professional growth, and a collaborative work environment. At RIVA, our people come first, ensuring high morale, exceptional productivity, and low turnover.
 
Overview:
RIVA is seeking a talented Senior Azure/M365 Application Developer to support the ITA Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This role involves designing, developing, enhancing, and maintaining custom mission-critical applications within the Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. You'll provide innovative solutions that integrate seamlessly, are secure, scalable, and adaptable to evolving technological demands.
This role requires deep technical expertise, strong collaboration, a proactive mindset, and an ability to deliver value through Agile and DevSecOps best practices. The ideal candidate will be adept at delivering high-quality applications while ensuring efficiency, scalability, and compliance with federal security requirements.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance custom applications within Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
  • Perform system engineering, integration, and deployment in line with OCIO standards and enterprise architecture.
  • Lead the translation of complex business requirements into technical specifications and actionable development plans.
  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines utilizing Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or comparable tools.
  • Optimize and innovate existing mission-critical applications through proactive risk assessment, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
  • Build and enhance Power Platform solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) to streamline business processes.
  • Ensure adherence to ITSM, cybersecurity policies, and governance frameworks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain application health and enhance user experience.
  • Support comprehensive testing strategies to ensure software reliability, predictability, and security.
Required Experience:
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in custom application development and maintenance within Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
  • Proven expertise with Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure API Management, and Azure Service Bus.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 development: SharePoint Online, Teams integration, and the Power Platform.
  • Expertise in programming languages including C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, and PowerShell.
  • Robust experience with REST APIs, Microsoft Graph API, and enterprise-level integrations.
  • Solid knowledge of cloud-native security frameworks including RBAC, IAM, and secure coding standards.
  • Demonstrated experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
Certifications:
  • Microsoft AZ-204 Azure Developer Associate (Required within 45 days of joining the team)
  • Microsoft PL-400 Power Platform Developer Associate (Required within 45 days of joining the team)
  • Additional Agile, DevSecOps, or cloud security certifications are a strong plus.
Join us to make an impactful difference through technology innovation!
Salary: $130,000-170,000
RIVA Benefits: 
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage 
  • Life Insurance 
  • Retirement Benefits / 401K with company matching 
  • HSA/FSA Spending Accounts 
  • Long- and short-term disability 
  • Pet Insurance 
  • Wellness Program Initiatives 
  • RIVA Flex  
  • Additional Workplace Benefits 
RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protect class.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email accommodations@rivasolutionsinc.com.  Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.