Software Developer - Cloud

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Software Developer - Cloud for a contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Fort Worth, TX.

Responsibilities :

• The Software Developer for cloud designs, builds, configures and tests cloud platforms, solutions and integrations. This is done on firm's premesis cloud and public cloud with Microsoft Azure based on IT and business requirements. This position requires a proactive mindset, technical background, and End User analysis skills to develop/support solutions(s) within the IT department. Hands-on experience with designing, developing and building medium to large-scale solutions. Flexibility and ability to adapt to a variety of responsibilities and settings, self drive and motivation to continuously learn and apply new technologies and solutions are key success factors. This position requires hands-on experience with key cloud technologies like Kubernetes, docker containers, infrastructure automation and configuration tools like Chef, puppet, powershell, python, logging and monitoring tools, docker registry, Gitlab or Github code repository, DevOps tools and supporting processes and documentation relevant to maintenance of solutions. IT experience in designing prototypes, proof of concepts and building reference models.
• As a software developer for cloud, configure the Kubernetes clusters and develop scripts to deploy docker containers using integration with DevOps tools. Understand the functional aspects, processes, inbound and outbound interfaces, load balancing requirements and database requirements to onboard the projects in Container as a service environment. Strong understanding of Kubernetes master configuration to ensure zero downtime and failover of production workloads. This profile will leverage all available skills to enhance and strengthen our infrastructure provisioning to support application development capabilities and create solutions that are robust, scalable and secure. (40%)
• Capacity management and proactive recommendations to the customer to increase capacity as needed. Work with end users and other IT colleagues to develop infrastructure change system requirements; Keep up with the pace of change in cloud space in terms of technology. Support platform upgrades conducted by central team. Work with Security to ensure development of secure and robust solutions. (30%)
• Plan/Communicate: Assist as necessary in developing project plans and schedules; Track progress to plans; Communicate status, issues and risks to supervisor, colleagues and stakeholders on a timely basis. Provide Operational support and collaborate with managed service provider to resolve production issues. Task 3 Time Percent (20%)
• Develop strong and productive relationships with business partners, colleagues and management. Collaborate with DFS colleagues in other regions for building scalable solutions. (10%)

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of professional experience building front end applications with React.
• Strong proficiency with JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
• Solid experience with React 18+ and React Hooks.
• Experience with modern routing (React Router or Next.js).
• State management: React Query, Redux Toolkit, or Zustand. Frontend Engineering
• Form handling with React Hook Form and schema validation (Zod/Yup).
• Strong layout & styling skills (Flexbox, Grid) using Tailwind, CSS Modules, or Styled Components.
• Understanding of accessibility best practices (WCAG, ARIA).
• Performance tuning: memoization, lazy loading, code splitting.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.