Azure Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-native applications for the U.S. Air Force. Collaborating within an agile team and utilizing modern programming practices.
Responsibilities
Design and implement moderately complex software features within established system architectures
Develop and maintain services, APIs, and supporting components using modern programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or TypeScript
Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure correctness, reliability, and maintainability
Participate actively in code reviews, incorporating feedback and contributing constructive input to peers** AI-Enabled Capabilities (Feature-Level Execution)
Implement AI-enabled features using defined tools, frameworks, and patterns, such as:
API-based AI integrations
Prompt-driven or workflow-based AI features
Retrieval- or data-assisted application components
Validate AI-assisted behavior using established testing and review processes
Apply defined AI safety, governance, and review practices
Cloud & Platform Contributions
Contribute to applications deployed in cloud-native environments
Develop and support containerized services and CI/CD pipelines
Troubleshoot and resolve routine application-level and service-level issues
Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams when deeper system changes are required
Collaboration & Professional Practice
Work as part of an agile delivery team, collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers
Participate in design discussions related to features or subsystems
Provide informal technical support to less-experienced engineers
Demonstrate accountability for assigned features from development through deployment
Requirements
Bachelors and 2+ years or more of experience
Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Active Secret clearance required
US citizenship required
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, TypeScript)
Experience developing or consuming RESTful APIs or service-based architectures
Experience using Git and standard version control workflows
Working knowledge of software testing practices and CI/CD pipelines
Ability to work independently on defined tasks and features with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
**Preferred Qualifications**
Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1
Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture. Experience a plus.
Exposure to AI/ML or LLM-based systems through professional experience, projects, or coursework
Familiarity with one or more of the following:
Containers (Docker)
Kubernetes concepts
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience contributing to systems operating in regulated, secure, or high-reliability environments
Interest in developer tools, platform engineering, or software modernization
Benefits
**SES provides a competitive salary and the following benefits:**
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