STRATEGIC MINDZ LLC

Design, develop, and maintain microservices and applications for child support case management ensuring scalability and reliability. | 7+ years in .NET development with expertise in C#, ASP.NET Core, microservices, cloud environments, and relational databases. | Senior .NET Developer – CSMS (Child Support Management System) Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior .NET Developer to join the CSMS modernization team. You will design, develop, and maintain mission-critical microservices and applications that support child support case management operations. The role requires strong experience in microservices architecture — building, deploying, and maintaining loosely coupled, independently deployable services. Your work will span web application development, REST API services, batch processing, and system integrations within a cloud-native environment. Consultants may be eligible to telecommute for more than 50% of their work hours, up to and including 100% remote work. Telecommuting arrangements require direct manager approval and are subject to change based on program needs. Consultants approved for 100% remote work must attend monthly in-person meetings at the Albany office and be available for major milestone meetings as needed. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain microservices using ASP.NET Core, following domain-driven design and service decomposition best practices Build and deploy loosely coupled, independently deployable services with well-defined API contracts Develop scalable web applications, RESTful APIs, background/worker services, and integration services for the application platform Develop and optimize batch and scheduled jobs (Hangfire, Quartz.NET, or Azure Functions) for high-volume data processing, reporting, and scheduled workflows Implement data access layers using Entity Framework Core against SQL Server or PostgreSQL databases Manage inter-service communication patterns including synchronous REST calls and asynchronous messaging Collaborate with architects and business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions Participate in code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers Troubleshoot application issues and provide timely resolutions across distributed microservices Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements and deployment automation for microservices Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability Work with cross-functional teams on system integration efforts including third-party and inter-agency data exchanges Mandatory Qualifications: 7+ years of professional .NET development experience Strong proficiency in C# and .NET 8 (records, pattern matching, async/await, minimal APIs, latest language features) Proven experience designing and building microservices architectures — service decomposition, API gateway patterns, service discovery, and distributed configuration Extensive experience with ASP.NET Core and the .NET ecosystem (Web API, MVC, dependency injection, middleware, Identity) Hands-on experience with batch/background processing frameworks (Hangfire, Quartz.NET, or Azure Functions) for large-scale processing Solid understanding of Entity Framework Core for ORM and database interaction Experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar relational databases Proven track record of building and consuming RESTful APIs with proper versioning and contract-first design Experience with inter-service communication patterns (REST, messaging queues, event-driven) Experience deploying and operating microservices on Azure (App Service, AKS, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, Service Bus, Azure Functions) or AWS equivalents Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar) for microservices deployment pipelines Strong understanding of software design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean code practices Experience with Git version control and collaborative development workflows Understanding of distributed system concerns: fault tolerance, circuit breakers, retries, and observability Desirable Qualifications: Experience with government or public sector projects Hands-on experience with microservices patterns such as saga, CQRS, event sourcing, and API composition Familiarity with service mesh technologies Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/AKS) for microservices deployment Knowledge of message-driven architecture (Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ, Kafka) for asynchronous inter-service communication Knowledge of API gateway solutions (Azure API Management, Ocelot, YARP) Experience with centralized logging and distributed tracing across microservices (Application Insights, Serilog, Splunk, Datadog, OpenTelemetry) Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates) Understanding of OAuth2/OpenID Connect for securing microservices (Azure AD / Entra ID, IdentityServer, Duende) Knowledge of database-per-service patterns and database migration tools (EF Core Migrations, FluentMigrator, etc.) Flexible work from home options available.

Design, develop, and maintain microservices and applications for child support case management. | 7+ years Java development with proficiency in Java 21, Spring Boot, microservices, AWS, and Hibernate/JPA. | Senior Java Developer – CSMS (Child Support Management System) Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to join the CSMS modernization team. You will design, develop, and maintain mission-critical microservices and applications that support child support case management operations. The role requires strong experience in microservices architecture — building, deploying, and maintaining loosely coupled, independently deployable services. Your work will span web application development, REST API services, batch processing, and system integrations within a cloud-native environment. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Spring Boot, following domain-driven design and service decomposition best practices Build and deploy loosely coupled, independently deployable services with well-defined API contracts Develop scalable web applications, RESTful APIs, batch jobs, and integration services for the application platform Develop and optimize Spring Batch jobs for high-volume data processing, reporting, and scheduled workflows Implement data access layers using Hibernate/JPA against PostgreSQL databases Manage inter-service communication patterns including synchronous REST calls and asynchronous messaging Collaborate with architects and business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions Participate in code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers Troubleshoot application issues and provide timely resolutions across distributed microservices Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements and deployment automation for microservices Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability Work with cross-functional teams on system integration efforts including third-party and inter-agency data exchanges Consultants may be eligible to telecommute for more than 50% of their work hours, up to and including 100% remote work. Telecommuting arrangements require direct manager approval and are subject to change based on program needs. Consultants approved for 100% remote work must attend monthly in-person meetings at the Albany office and be available for major milestone meetings as needed. Mandatory Qualifications: 7+ years of professional Java development experience Strong proficiency in Java 21 (records, sealed classes, pattern matching, virtual threads) Proven experience designing and building microservices architectures — service decomposition, API gateway patterns, service discovery, and distributed configuration Extensive experience with Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem (Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Cloud) Hands-on experience with Spring Batch for large-scale batch processing Solid understanding of Hibernate/JPA for ORM and database interaction Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases Proven track record of building and consuming RESTful APIs with proper versioning and contract-first design Experience with inter-service communication patterns (REST, messaging queues, event-driven) Experience deploying and operating microservices on AWS (EC2, ECS/EKS, RDS, S3, SQS, Lambda) Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar) for microservices deployment pipelines Strong understanding of software design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean code practices Experience with Git version control and collaborative development workflows Understanding of distributed system concerns: fault tolerance, circuit breakers, retries, and observability Desirable Qualifications: Experience with government or public sector projects Hands-on experience with microservices patterns such as saga, CQRS, event sourcing, and API composition Familiarity with service mesh technologies Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/ECS) for microservices deployment Knowledge of message-driven architecture (SQS, SNS, Kafka) for asynchronous inter-service communication Knowledge of API gateway solutions (AWS API Gateway, Spring Cloud Gateway) Experience with centralized logging and distributed tracing across microservices (CloudWatch, Splunk, Datadog, Zipkin, OpenTelemetry) Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation) Understanding of OAuth2/OpenID Connect for securing microservices Knowledge of database-per-service patterns and database migration tools (Flyway, Liquibase etc) Flexible work from home options available.

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications with technical leadership and system integration. | At least 7 years development experience with integrated eligibility systems and proficiency in modern frameworks and troubleshooting. | Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Developer with expertise in technical architecture, efficient code development, seamless integration of disparate systems, and a strong commitment to data integrity and compliance. The Senior Developer will design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications while providing technical leadership and support throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The ideal candidate has strong experience with modern development frameworks, system integration, and problem-solving, and can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities: · Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient software solutions. · Conduct detailed analysis of legacy Unisys COBOL mainframe financial modules · Clarify legacy account structures · Analyze existing legacy Unisys COBOL mainframe batch jobs and workflows to design equivalent batch process in near real-time model · Integrate complex systems and databases, ensuring data consistency and accuracy · Develop and maintain code that adheres to best practices, coding standards, and regulatory requirements · Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues throughout the development lifecycle · Collaborate effectively with business analysts, QA, and other technical teams to deliver a high-quality, integrated system · Contribute to architectural decisions and ensure the technical solution aligns with project goals · Other duties as assigned Consultants may be eligible to telecommute for more than 50% of their work hours, up to and including 100% remote work. Telecommuting arrangements require direct manager approval and are subject to change based on program needs. Consultants approved for 100% remote work must attend monthly in-person meetings at the Albany office and be available for major milestone meetings as needed. Mandatory Qualifications: 1. Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Developer, including designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-level applications, with at least two years’ experience working in an Integrated Eligibility System program in a Health and Human Service setting Desirable Qualifications: 1. Five or more years of experience developing enterprise applications using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate/JPA, RESTful APIs, Microservices and Oracle or PostgreSQL databases. 2. Three to five years of experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines (i.e., Jenkins), Agile methodologies, the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and integration technologies such as Kafka or MuleSoft. 3. Demonstrated strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability the deliver high-quality software solutions, mentor junior developers, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Flexible work from home options available.

Lead design and governance of enterprise-scale Azure cloud infrastructure and mentor engineering teams. | Bachelor's degree, 9-15 years IT experience including 5-7 years Azure engineering, 2-4 years architect role, and AZ-305, AZ-104, AZ-500 certifications required. | Senior Azure Cloud Architect Location: Hybrid – Washington, DC (1 day per week onsite) Duration: 2-Year Contract (Possible Extension) Start Date: Immediate Client: Federal Government Agency (National Endowment for the Arts) Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, governance, and modernization of enterprise cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. This role requires a hands-on technical leader with extensive experience architecting secure, scalable, and highly available Azure environments while collaborating with executive leadership, engineering teams, and federal stakeholders. The ideal candidate has progressed from Azure engineering into cloud architecture and possesses strong expertise in Azure infrastructure, networking, identity management, security, automation, Kubernetes, and cloud migration. The position is hybrid, requiring one day per week onsite in Washington, DC. Responsibilities Design enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure cloud architectures. Develop Azure landing zones aligned with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Azure Well-Architected Framework. Architect solutions across: Azure Virtual Machines VM Scale Sets Azure App Services Azure Functions Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Container Apps Azure Batch Design secure Azure networking solutions including: Virtual Networks (VNets) Network Security Groups (NSGs) Azure Firewall Application Gateway Front Door Private Endpoints ExpressRoute VPN Gateway Architect identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, Conditional Access, Managed Identities, and Privileged Identity Management. Lead cloud migration assessments using Azure Migrate and develop migration strategies. Design disaster recovery and high-availability architectures. Create reference architectures, technical documentation, diagrams, and architecture decision records. Define Infrastructure-as-Code standards using Terraform and Bicep. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. Implement Azure security and governance using: Microsoft Defender for Cloud Microsoft Sentinel Azure Policy Management Groups Key Vault Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and KQL dashboards. Lead architecture review boards and technical design sessions. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and code reviews for engineering teams. Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical cloud solutions. Support cost optimization initiatives using Azure Cost Management and FinOps best practices. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 9–15 years of overall IT experience. 5–7+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure engineering experience. 2–4+ years serving as an Azure Architect or technical lead. Experience designing enterprise Azure infrastructure from architecture through implementation. Strong knowledge of: Azure Compute Services Azure Networking Azure Storage Microsoft Entra ID Azure SQL Cosmos DB Azure Data Lake Azure Integration Services Expert-level experience with Terraform or Bicep. Experience administering production Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Strong scripting skills using PowerShell, Bash, or Python. Experience implementing cloud governance and security best practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lead technical teams and engage executive stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience in federal, government, healthcare, or other regulated industries. Knowledge of: Azure Arc Azure Stack HCI Azure Stack Edge VMware Windows Server Linux Administration Experience with microservices, event-driven architecture, and serverless computing. Familiarity with: FedRAMP NIST 800-53 CIS Azure Benchmark HIPAA PCI DSS Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Strong leadership skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams. Required Certifications Candidates should possess the following Microsoft Azure certifications: AZ-305 – Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Required) AZ-104 – Azure Administrator Associate (Required) AZ-500 – Azure Security Engineer Associate (Required) Preferred certifications include: AZ-700 – Azure Network Engineer Associate SC-100 – Cybersecurity Architect Expert Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Flexible work from home options available.