Supporting the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Systems Engineer SME role will serve as a senior technical resource supporting the design, development, and sustainment of secure, enterprise-grade applications for a government client. The engineer will work across development and operations teams to build resilient services using modern toolchains, Power Platform integration, and AI-driven automation frameworks that advance digital modernization efforts.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design, develop, and deploy secure and scalable enterprise applications within Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
• Build and maintain APIs and automation workflows leveraging Microsoft Stack technologies (.NET, Power Platform, Logic Apps, and Functions).
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps to support continuous integration and secure delivery.
• Lead technical design reviews and collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure adherence to federal standards.
• Integrate automation frameworks such as Azure Automation and Power Platform to streamline operational processes.
• Support and experiment with AI and intelligent automation technologies, including Copilot Studio, Agentic AI frameworks, and AI agent orchestration (e.g., AWS Bedrock).
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes for high availability and scalability.
• Contribute to blockchain and distributed ledger initiatives where applicable to secure data exchange and improve auditability.
• Collaborate within Agile Scrum teams using tools such as Rally to manage work tickets, track progress, and support iterative delivery.
• Provide subject-matter expertise, mentoring, and hands-on guidance to engineering and DevOps teams.
• On-call operational support as required.

Experience/Education:

• Minimum of 10+ years of hands-on software engineering or systems development experience within enterprise or government environments.
• At least 3 years of experience in Azure or hybrid cloud ecosystems.
• Prior support of federal or defense programs strongly preferred.
• Bachelors Degree preferred

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience with Azure Cloud Services and cloud architecture design.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Stack technologies (.NET, Power Platform, Logic Apps, and Functions).
• Strong background in Full Stack Development (.NET, Java, and modern frameworks).
• Expertise with Power Platform connectors and custom API integration.
• Experience with CI/CD automation pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Skilled in automation frameworks (Power Platform, Azure Automation).
• Familiarity with Copilot Studio, Agentic AI Frameworks, and AI agent orchestration (e.g., AWS Bedrock).
• Working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of automation testing methodologies and secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
• Strong communication and articulation skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders in an Agile environment.
• Experience working within Agile Scrum methodologies and using tools like Rally for sprint planning and ticket management.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Experience applying blockchain or distributed ledger technologies in secure or compliance-driven environments.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, scalability, and observability best practices.
• Familiarity with federal security frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, or CMMC.
• Experience leading secure operations and maintenance (O&M) initiatives or modernization projects.
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI-driven technologies for workflow automation or digital transformation.
• Hands-on experience within DevSecOps environments or continuous modernization programs.

Clearance Process:

• Must be a US Citizen, clearable at the Public Trust level. Clearance process is approximately 4-8 weeks.

Welcome to Sev1Tech! Founded in 2010, we are proud to be a leading provider of IT modernization, engineering, and program management solutions. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional program and IT support services that empower critical missions for both Federal and Commercial clients.

At Sev1Tech, our mission is clear: Build better companies. Enable better government. Protect our nation. Build better humans across the country. We believe that through innovation and dedication, we can make a significant impact on the communities we serve.

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