What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Developer position at RIVA Solutions Inc.?
Title: Application Developer
Location: Remote
Terms: Full-time
Clearance: Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Security Clearance
Travel: 0-20%
Certifications: See below for required certifications
Experience: 5 years of experience, or more, maintaining and developing custom applications within Microsoft Azure and M365
Education: Bachelor's Degree
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Overview
The Senior Application Developer will provide application development support (ADS) to ITA’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This role focuses on developing and maintaining Microsoft Azure and M365-based applications, integrating components, and ensuring secure, scalable solutions. The developer will lead system design, engineering, and risk mitigation efforts while following ITA ITSM standards.
This role requires deep expertise in Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and cloud-native development to support both operations and maintenance (O&M) and new feature enhancements for ITA’s mission-critical applications. The developer will also contribute to optimizing software quality, delivery predictability, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain custom applications within Microsoft Azure and M365 environments.
- Perform system engineering, integration, and deployment under the guidance of OCIO.
- Lead translation of business needs into technical solutions, including risk analysis and mitigation.
- Develop secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud-native applications.
- Ensure compliance with ITA ITSM standards, cybersecurity policies, and governance frameworks.
- Oversee and manage software projects, including project planning, milestone tracking, and Agile development.
- Build and optimize Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
- Work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and optimize existing applications.
- Support quality assurance, testing, and deployment processes to enhance software reliability.
- Follow DevSecOps best practices, implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
Requirements:
- Five or more years of experience developing and maintaining custom applications within Microsoft Azure and M365.
- Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Azure App Services, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and API Management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 development, including SharePoint, Teams, and Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
- Skilled in software development languages, including C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, and PowerShell.
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
- Knowledge of REST APIs, Graph API, and Azure Service Bus for enterprise-level integration.
- Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, including RBAC, IAM, and secure coding principles.
- Experience working in Agile environments, using Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
- AZ-204 Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (Required)
- PL-400 Power Platform Developer Associate (Required)
Preferred Certifications:
- Additional certifications in Agile, DevSecOps, or cloud security are a plus.
Salary: $110,000-130,000
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.
Salary : $110,000 - $130,000
