Lead Software Engineer - Gov Cloud / AI

4w1 month ago

Icertis

Virginia, US · Full-time · $130,000 – $195,000

About this role

Icertis powers the contract intelligence platform that transforms how federal agencies and government organizations manage their most critical missions, from defense and national security to public safety and aerospace. The platform embeds AI-driven automation, compliance, and real-time insights into every phase of the contract lifecycle, enabling agencies to accelerate procurement, reduce risk, and operate with greater transparency.

This Lead Software Engineer role is critical to supporting and scaling the US Government Cloud Operations (USGov CloudOps) platform within Microsoft Azure Government. You will design, build, and maintain secure, scalable cloud automation and internal tooling, ensuring the availability, security, resiliency, and compliance of mission-critical SaaS services for U.S. public-sector customers.

You will support mission-critical production systems, including participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver time-sensitive public-sector outcomes. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in cloud automation, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and secure software development, with hands-on experience operating in regulated, compliance-driven environments such as FedRAMP and IL3–IL5.

This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact government contracts and contribute to the security and transparency of federal operations. You will troubleshoot complex application and Azure PaaS issues, implement cloud security controls, and support audits and compliance activities, including evidence collection and documentation.

Requirements

Strong experience developing secure, maintainable, and scalable software
Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET, Java, JavaScript, Python, Web APIs, and Microsoft SQL
Hands-on automation experience using PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, JSON/YAML
Experience operating cloud-first, mission-critical systems (Azure preferred)
Working knowledge of Azure Functions, AKS, Docker, and PaaS services
Strong Windows and Linux systems administration skills
Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments and take ownership of issues through resolution
Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks: FedRAMP, NIST, CMMC, IL3–IL5, HIPAA, PCI, ISO 27001

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable cloud automation and internal tooling
Support mission-critical production systems, including participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation
Develop and manage DevOps pipelines and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, ARM, and Azure DevOps
Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and Azure PaaS issues (C#/ASP.NET)
Implement and continuously improve cloud security controls aligned with federal compliance requirements
Execute Identity & Access Management (IAM), deployments, upgrades, and change management activities
Support audits and compliance activities, including evidence collection and documentation
Maintain clear, accurate technical documentation for systems and processes

Benefits

Work on mission-critical U.S. government contracts with national security impact
Opportunity to operate within Microsoft Azure Government and FedRAMP-compliant environments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on high-stakes public-sector outcomes
Access to cutting-edge AI and cloud automation technologies in the contract intelligence space