Applications Dev & Test - Applications Developer 2

Job#: 3015141

Job Description:

Applications Developer 2 - Microsoft

Location- Reston, VA or Redmond, WA

Role Overview

Microsoft is seeking an Applications Developer 2 to join our security services team supporting airgap clouds and Azure security monitoring. This role is central to building and maintaining complex data pipelines that process security logs across Windows and Linux machines in Azure. You will help transform raw security data into actionable reports for compliance and detection teams, while contributing to scalable architectures that support sovereign cloud instances worldwide.

This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact cloud-native security solutions, collaborating across multiple teams and time zones, and potentially engaging with international governments. Candidates with an active U.S. Government Security Clearance may also work on classified workloads.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF), orchestrating ETL/ELT workflows.
• Implement pipelines with ADF, Kusto Query Language (KQL), Bicep, and Ev2, including datasets, linked services, and triggers.
• Review and optimize Kusto queries to ensure efficient orchestration and data flow.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define pipeline requirements, transformation logic, and architecture.
• Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline executions, ensuring data quality and timely delivery.
• Contribute to modularization and reusability of Bicep templates for scalable deployments.
• Participate in code reviews and CI/CD processes using Ev2 for ADF and Bicep artifacts.
• Support refactoring efforts to reduce cloud dependencies and enable services to function across multiple environments.
• Document designs, configurations, and workflows for cross-team collaboration.

Candidate Value Proposition

This role provides the opportunity to:

• Work on mission-critical cloud data pipelines impacting global security services.
• Contribute to the security industry by building solutions that protect sovereign cloud environments.
• Gain exposure to multi-cloud automation and region-agnostic deployment strategies.
• Collaborate with diverse teams across U.S. time zones and potentially international government partners.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years in data engineering or DevOps roles, with a focus on cloud-native services (Azure preferred).
• Minimum 5 years experience with at least one database query language (Kusto preferred; SQL or Splunk acceptable).
• Minimum 5 years experience with deployment automation technologies (Azure Data Factory and Ev2 ideal).
• Minimum 3 years experience designing and developing scalable distributed systems in multiple programming languages (C# and PowerShell preferred).
• Strong hands-on experience with data orchestration pipelines, including design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Azure Data Explorer (ADX/Kusto) or similar cloud-native database solutions.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development environments.
• Ability to debug, optimize workflows, and manage dependencies effectively.

? Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Kusto Query Language (KQL) for pipeline observability.
• Experience with Bicep and ARM templates for Azure resource deployment.
• Exposure to multi-environment orchestration and region-agnostic deployments using Ev2.
• Knowledge of security and compliance practices in Azure environments.
• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (preferred but not required).

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in remote or hybrid settings.
• Comfortable collaborating across engineering, product, and operations teams.

Performance Indicators

• Quality of work delivered in pipeline design and optimization.
• Ability to meet deadlines and support surge requirements for sovereign cloud deployments.
• Contribution to scalable, automated solutions across multiple cloud environments.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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