About Chartis Federal

Chartis Federal is a premier systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 states and support essential government missions worldwide.

Our commitment to excellence has fueled our year-over-year growth, earning us recognition twice as a Washington Technology FAST 50 company and securing a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years. At Chartis Federal, our mission is clear: keeping heroes safe and connected—on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards.

Position Overview

Chartis Federal is seeking a Senior .NET/Azure Systems Engineer to provide part-time application development, maintenance, and production support for a USPTO enterprise web application. The position supports an established Microsoft Azure-hosted application and requires a senior, hands-on technical professional capable of independently maintaining the system, troubleshooting issues, implementing enhancements, managing data and integrations, testing releases, and supporting end users.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support a production Microsoft .NET/C# web application hosted in Microsoft Azure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, database, integration, performance, and user issues.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy approved application enhancements.
• Maintain SQL Server databases, queries, data integrations, and web services/APIs, including JSON and XML interfaces.
• Support Azure application hosting, software and security updates, backups, disaster recovery, availability, and configuration changes.
• Perform functional testing and validation before deploying changes.
• Provide user support, including resolution of application functionality, account, and access issues.
• Maintain user manuals, technical documentation, operational procedures, and end-user guidance.
• Support data maintenance, governance, integration, migration, and reporting activities.
• Prepare monthly status reports following required formats.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent relevant professional experience may be substituted for a degree 
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience in software development, systems engineering, application development/support, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated senior-level experience developing and maintaining enterprise web applications in production environments.
• Strong development experience with Microsoft .NET and C#.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and relational database technologies.
• Experience with JavaScript and related web application technologies.
• Hands-on experience supporting applications hosted in Microsoft Azure.
• Experience developing or maintaining web services/APIs and working with JSON/XML.
• Experience troubleshooting production applications and independently resolving software, data, integration, and user issues.
• Experience with software testing, validation, deployment, and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and effectively support a part-time workload up to 75 hours per month.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to successfully complete any background investigation, security screening, or suitability determination required for access to USPTO systems and information.
• Must comply with all applicable USPTO information security, confidentiality, data-handling, and access-control requirements, including execution of required nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting USPTO or other federal government applications.
• Familiarity with USPTO SDLC, application security, cloud, or development requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud migration or application modernization.
• Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft 365 technologies.

Why Join Chartis Federal?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

• Retirement plans with company contributions

• Professional development opportunities and career growth support

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued

At Chartis Federal, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation while supporting critical national security missions. Join us in shaping the future of government contracting and national security solutions.

Chartis Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employs qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable law. We participate in E-Verify.