Cloud Application Developer – Active Secret Clearance

Role Overview

• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain web, cloud, and mobile applications using Microsoft 365, Power Platform, SharePoint Online, Azure, and on‑premise environments approved for Marine Corps use.
• Modernize and sustain existing custom and complex applications, improving performance, usability, security, and compliance with DoD and USMC standards.
• Build mission‑critical dashboards and analytics interfaces that present operational data in formats optimized for HQMC leadership decision‑making.
• Develop automated workflows and business processes using Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI, ensuring alignment with DoD data handling and accessibility requirements.
• Conduct user research, workflow mapping, and usability assessments tailored to HQMC and DoD operational environments.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and interface designs that comply with Section 508, DoD accessibility standards, and Marine Corps branding.
• Apply human‑centered design to simplify complex military workflows, reduce cognitive load, and improve adoption across diverse user groups (staff, leadership, field personnel).
• Ensure all applications follow responsive design principles for desktop, mobile, and tactical environments.
• Apply working knowledge of DoD organizational structures, HQMC mission sets, and staff agency workflows to ensure solutions align with operational realities.
• Incorporate understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including RMF, STIGs, FedRAMP, Zero Trust, and data classification requirements.
• Support applications that interface with DoD networks, identity systems (e.g., CAC/PIV), and controlled unclassified information (CUI).
• Ensure all development activities comply with DoD IT policies, Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) constraints, and cloud authorization boundaries.
• Translate mission needs into technical requirements that reflect operational tempo, chain‑of‑command decision cycles, and staff coordination processes.
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into secure, scalable, interoperable technical designs aligned with Marine Corps Cloud Services.
• Develop architectures that integrate data from multiple HQMC systems, ensuring consistent user experience and compliance with DoD data governance.
• Conduct requirements gathering sessions, design reviews, and technical assessments with HQMC Staff Agencies.
• Support administration, configuration, and development within the Microsoft 365 cloud environment, including Teams, SharePoint, and Azure AD.
• Build and maintain solutions in Microsoft Azure, including App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, and secure API integrations.
• Ensure all solutions comply with DoD cybersecurity mandates, FedRAMP Moderate/High services, and Zero Trust principles.
• Develop SharePoint Online solutions using SPFx, modern site templates, custom components, and approved toolchains.
• Improve SharePoint user experience through site architecture, navigation design, content strategy, and workflow optimization.
• Use DocAve, ShareGate, and approved backup solutions to manage content, migrations, and lifecycle operations.
• Implement DevOps practices for CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure release management.
• Maintain documentation, configuration baselines, and version control for all applications.
• Diagnose and communicate development issues to peers, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Integrate AI APIs and cognitive services into HQMC applications to enhance automation, analytics, and decision support.
• Support mobile application development with modern UI/UX patterns and secure integration with backend services.

Requirements

• 3+ years DevOps experience
• 3+ years SharePoint developer experience
• 3+ years Power Platform developer experience
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Microsoft 365 cloud environment
• Azure administration and development
• SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
• Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI
• SQL Server 2016+ and .NET (current versions)
• Microsoft Visual Studio and modern development toolchains
• Mobile application development
• AI API integration
• Experience designing user interfaces and user experiences for enterprise or government applications.
• Ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs using industry‑standard tools.
• Understanding of DoD accessibility requirements, Section 508 compliance, and responsive design.
• Experience conducting user testing, feedback sessions, and iterative design improvements.
• Experience supporting DoD, USMC, or federal government IT environments.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, STIGs, Zero Trust)
• FedRAMP Moderate/High cloud environments
• CUI handling and DoD data classification
• CAC/PIV authentication and identity management
• MCEN constraints, boundary controls, and enclave architectures
• Understanding of HQMC staff functions, operational workflows, and decision‑support needs.
• Ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into actionable technical and design solutions.
• Strong communication skills for briefing leadership and collaborating with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting enterprise‑scale, mission‑critical applications in secure government environments.
• Personnel will routinely use:
• Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
• SharePoint Online (SPO) and SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
• Microsoft Azure (Gov‑approved services)
• MS SQL Server 2016+
• .NET (current versions)
• Microsoft Visual Studio
• DocAve and ShareGate
• Approved SharePoint backup solutions
• UI/UX design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or government‑approved equivalents)

Tech Stack

• Azure
• Cloud
• Cyber Security
• MS SQL Server
• SQL
• .NET

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Relocation bonus
• Training & development
• Vision insurance