Azure AppDev Architect This is a fully remote position with occasional in-person meetings as needed Purpose The Azure Application Development Architect is responsible for leading the design, modernization, and delivery of enterprise-grade .NET and Azure-based application platforms supporting cloud transformation initiatives. Expertise in Windows platform and services required. This role blends software architecture, Azure modernization, and direct engineering leadership, ensuring legacy applications transition successfully into scalable, cloud-native, and secure application ecosystems. This role will serve as the Agile Product Owner role on an agile team, responsible for development of the program roadmap, program and sprint backlogs and user stories. They will be the defacto leader of a full agile team ensuring the agile process is being executed in accordance with program standards. Leveraging deep experience across full-stack .NET development, SQL modernization, and cloud migration, the Azure AppDev Architect guides development teams, defines modernization patterns, and ensures alignment with organizational technology objectives. Key Responsibilities Application Architecture & Modernization - Architect end-to-end Azure-native application solutions running on Azure resources, including App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, API Management, and related integration services. - Translate modernization blueprints into actionable engineering designs for development teams. - Lead refactoring of legacy applications into .NET 8+, incorporating EF Core, Azure DevOps pipelines, and automated deployment practices. - Partner with database teams to modernize stored procedures, optimize SQL performance, and transition workloads to ORM-based access such as EF Core. Technical Leadership & Delivery Excellence - Act as the senior technical leader for all application modernization efforts, ensuring code quality, system scalability, and adherence to secure design principles. - Mentor development teams working across UI modernization, API development, and SQL transformation. - Implement JavaScript UI frameworks across e-commerce sites - Oversee code reviews, branching strategies, and DevOps best practices to support consistent, high-quality delivery. - Collaborate with QA and DevOps to establish automated testing strategies and CI/CD deployment readiness. - Direct Agile ceremonies, refinement processes, and architecture planning sessions. Cloud Migration & Implementation - Lead application migration strategies, transitioning on-premises or legacy workloads to Azure SaaS/PaaS environments. - Provide hands-on guidance in modernizing monolithic or legacy systems, integrating existing data systems, and ensuring backward compatibility. - Conduct cloud readiness assessments, performance tuning, and optimization activities across application and data layers. - Utilize experience working with systems such as manufacturing, warehouse management, healthcare, or compliance applications to guide integration with existing enterprise processes. Governance, Security & Operational Architecture - Ensure all application modernization initiatives follow organizational standards for governance, security, and lifecycle management. - Define observability strategies including monitoring, telemetry, and alerting using Azure Application Insights and Log Analytics. - Establish operational standards for reliability, maintainability, and security (OAuth, Azure AD, API security). Stakeholder Collaboration - Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional technology teams to align modernization outcomes with business goals. - Maintain architectural documentation, solution diagrams, and modernization guidelines. - Serve as the liaison between enterprise architecture, development teams, and operational engineering groups. Product Ownership & Delivery Leadership - Serve as the Agile Product Owner for Azure infrastructure initiatives—owning the product backlog, defining user stories, and prioritizing features based on value and risk. - Daily interface with senior client representatives to coordinate design strategies, implementation plans, resiliency and disaster recovery plans - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including security, networking, DevOps, and application owners to deliver enterprise-grade Azure services. - Develop and maintain an Azure service roadmap aligned with digital transformation goals and cloud strategy. - Partner with business and IT stakeholders to define minimum viable products (MVPs), track milestones, and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions. Minimum Skills, Education, and Experience Technical Expertise - 10+ years of full-stack application development experience using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, JavaScript, Entity Framework, SQL Server, and t-SQL. - Experience modernizing and migrating enterprise applications into Azure PaaS environments, including App Services, Azure SQL, and Azure DevOps. - Strong background designing and building MVC applications, APIs, middleware services, and data integrations. - Proven ability to integrate modern applications with legacy systems, manufacturing systems, warehouse operations, or mainframe data sources. - Competency in CI/CD pipeline automation, DevOps practices, and testing frameworks. - Strong understanding of secure coding practices, authentication/authorization, and cloud governance frameworks. Leadership & Architecture Experience - Prior experience leading or mentoring software engineering teams. - Ability to translate modernization strategies into structured engineering tasks and roadmaps. - Experience conducting architectural design reviews, code reviews, and technical risk assessments. - Experience working in Agile development environments (Scrum, Kanban). Preferred Skills and Certifications - Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or DevOps Engineer Expert. - Familiarity with Azure App Insights, Key Vault, App Configuration, and distributed logging. - Microsoft Azure certifications (Developer Associate, Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer). - Experience with automation frameworks or scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python. - Knowledge of MSFT Zero Trust security models, governance policies, and practices. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. CORE VALUES  We are seeking highly motivated individuals who have the willingness and ability to demonstrate Ascend core values:    - Committed to Client Success: Our actions and our words always align with the best interest of the client.  - One Team: We work collaboratively to overcome challenges with humility and respect and do what it takes to find innovative solutions.  - Integrity: We are unquestionably committed to doing the right thing even when it is hard.  - Accountability: We hold ourselves and each other accountable for keeping our commitments to our clients, our communities, and one another.  - Transparency: We create open lines of communication with each other and our clients, fostering relationships founded on candor and trust.    Starting Compensation: $160,000/year The salary for this position is commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. The range is intended to reflect our commitment to attracting top talent, and the final offer will be based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's previous experience, expertise in the field, relevant certifications, and the specific requirements of the role. In addition, internal equity, market trends, and geographic location may also influence the final salary. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, flexible time off (FTO), and professional development opportunities. We are open to discussing compensation and benefits further during the interview process to ensure alignment with the candidate’s expectations and experience.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description As a Cloud Solutions Engineer at Fueled, you will drive the technical vision for complex, cross-platform digital products, bridging the gap between business strategy and engineering reality. You will translate ambitious requirements into scalable, secure, and well-documented software architectures, leveraging your deep understanding of Cloud platforms, Service-Oriented Architecture, and API-driven landscapes. - Translate business goals into technical reality. - Guide architectural strategy and execution. - Orchestrate cloud infrastructure and operations. - Bridge the gap between tech and business. What you will achieve - Day 1: Join a project team immediately, diving into a discovery phase to shape the technical strategy for a new client or assessing the health of an existing high-scale architecture. - Month 6: Successfully architect a major feature set or migration, delivering a solution that improves system performance or scalability. - Month 12: Guide a flagship product from initial concept through to a successful launch, serving as the technical anchor that ensured the product was delivered on time and to high standards. - Team Impact: Introduce a new tool, pattern, or documentation standard that is adopted by the wider engineering team. - Career Growth: Establish yourself as a trusted advisor to both internal leadership and external clients. Qualifications - You are a strategic systems thinker, designing ecosystems rather than just writing code. - You have a versatile technical toolkit with familiarity in languages like JS, Python, Go, and principles such as REST, GraphQL, MVC. - You are a rigorous guardian of security and quality, well-versed in data protection and compliance regulations. - You are a "never-stop-learning" mentor with a drive to expand your professional growth. - You thrive on agile collaboration, favoring open communication and constant feedback. Benefits - Competitive salaries and benefits. - Compensation determined based on relevant experience, job-related qualifications, geographic location, and business needs. Company Description Fueled is a leading digital strategy, design, and engineering agency with a 300+ person team that has designed and built hundreds of digital products and experiences for brands like Google, Apple, The New York Times, ESPN, Victoria’s Secret, MGM Resorts, Albertsons, and CLEAR. Intentionally remote and globally distributed across six continents, our team thrives in a culture that values flexibility, creativity, and cutting-edge technology.

BridgePhase is a software engineering company focused on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. Our mission is to empower our clients and employees to realize their potential, achieve amazing results, and advance the mission of our Federal government. We do this by providing an environment that fosters the growth, innovation, collaboration, and delivery excellence needed to achieve successful and lasting transformative IT modernization. With BridgePhase, federal agencies gain a trusted partner dedicated to delivering high-performing solutions that advance the nation's most critical objectives. BridgePhase is seeking an AWS Infrastructure Operations Engineer to join our team supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The ideal candidate will provide expert-level support for AWS cloud infrastructure and DevSecOps platform operations, ensuring system reliability, security, and optimal performance in a production environment. This is a remote position. In this position, you can expect to: - Support AWS cloud infrastructure monitoring, alerting, and logging for mission-critical systems - Provide Tier 3 support for infrastructure-related incidents and service requests - Troubleshoot issues related to compute, storage, networking, and security services - Investigate and diagnose performance bottlenecks and resource constraints - Support CI/CD pipeline infrastructure and resolve platform-level deployment failures - Perform root cause analysis for infrastructure incidents and implement preventive measures - Manage infrastructure configuration updates through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Coordinate incident response activities with development, security, and operations teams - Support infrastructure maintenance including patching, scaling, and backup verification - Monitor security events and respond to potential threats or vulnerabilities - Optimize AWS resource utilization and support cloud cost management initiatives - Maintain documentation of infrastructure configurations and operational procedures - Support disaster recovery testing and business continuity planning - Ensure infrastructure environments comply with federal security requirements and audit controls - Collaborate with DevSecOps teams on automation and tooling improvements - Interface with AWS support and third-party vendors for escalated infrastructure issues As with any technical environment, the exact role responsibilities will evolve with the changing needs of our client. We are looking for versatile candidates who thrive on new challenges and can readily adapt to additional responsibilities beyond those listed above. Preferred Experience and Qualifications: - At least 8 years of total professional experience supporting infrastructure operations, cloud engineering, or DevOps environments - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline - Strong experience with AWS core services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, ELB, Route53, and CloudFront - Experience with AWS security services including IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, and GuardDuty - Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation - Experience with container platforms such as Docker, ECS, or Kubernetes - Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline - Strong Linux/Unix system administration skills - Experience with monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, or New Relic - Familiarity with networking concepts including VPC, subnets, routing, DNS, and VPN - Understanding of federal security compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST - Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash - Existing or recent DHS clearance is a major plus. Public trust clearance will be required. While we've outlined our ideal candidate, we recognize that talent comes in many forms. If you don't check every box but possess a strong design aptitude, a passion for creating exceptional user experiences, and a drive to learn and grow, we strongly encourage you to apply. We value designers who demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and a solid foundation in user-centered design principles. If you're excited about the challenge of enhancing digital experiences for government agencies and are willing to dive into new technologies and methodologies, we want to hear from you. Our team thrives on diverse perspectives and experiences. About Our Company: At BridgePhase, our values shape our culture and guide our actions. We act with integrity, honesty, and respect, earning trust and fostering collective success. We are critical thinkers and problem solvers, driving innovation and positive disruption to solve hard challenges at speed and scale. Our work is characterized by courage, compassion, commitment, and teamwork. We apply disciplined engineering principles and a proven agile approach that deliver flexible, simplified, durable and performant solutions that drive continuous improvement and have lasting impact and sustained value. Additionally, we invest in our communities through strategic charitable initiatives, empowering our employees to make meaningful contributions to causes they are passionate about. Our Benefits: We pride ourselves on providing top-tier benefits that rival those found in larger organizations. Some of the perks our team enjoys include: - Competitive compensation that reflects your skills and impact - Multiple bonus programs rewarding performance, company growth, and employee referrals - Flexible PTO with 20 days to use when you need them - All federal holidays paid to help you truly recharge - Paid sick leave because health always comes first - 100% paid parental leave - 401(k) with 6% match and no vesting period - Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans with low out-of-pocket costs - Short- and long-term disability and life insurance included - Pet insurance to support your four-legged family - Annual professional development budget for training, certifications, and conferences - Two paid community service days for causes that matter to you - Social pod budget to connect with teammates wherever you live

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Tharseo IT is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Level 3 to support the implementation, integration, and operational reliability of enterprise cloud infrastructure environments. This role focuses on maintaining stable, scalable cloud-based systems and distributed infrastructure while supporting system performance, reliability, and operational health. The engineer will help drive improvements across cloud platforms by implementing proactive engineering practices, monitoring system performance, and supporting enterprise cloud architecture initiatives. - Maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure environments supporting enterprise systems - Support system reliability, scalability, and operational performance across cloud platforms - Perform system integration, verification, validation, and operational support activities - Implement infrastructure updates, improvements, and configuration changes - Monitor distributed cloud systems and support system health analysis and logging - Troubleshoot infrastructure, configuration, and performance issues across cloud environments - Perform engineering analyses including requirements allocation, interface definition, and trade studies - Use operational metrics and trends to identify opportunities for platform improvements - Support cloud architecture teams in maintaining secure and scalable enterprise cloud environments Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) - Minimum 4–8 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, systems engineering, or cloud operations - Strong Linux systems administration experience - Experience supporting cloud infrastructure platforms (OCI, AWS, Azure, or similar) - DoD IAT Level II certification - Active Secret Clearance - Ability to access secure environments requiring CAC Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) - Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure or cloud platforms at scale - Familiarity with federal cybersecurity standards and compliance frameworks - Experience supporting distributed systems or virtualized cloud environments - Cloud certifications (OCI, AWS, Azure, etc.) Benefits At Tharseo IT, our engineers support secure, enterprise cloud environments that enable mission-critical operations. This role provides the opportunity to work with advanced cloud platforms while helping improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of modern cloud infrastructure systems.