Lead Full Stack Developer

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Lead Full Stack Software DeveloperLocation: National Harbor, MD (Hybrid)Type: Full TimeCompensation: $200,000 to $250,000 Annually, subject to experience Cloudforce is the company behind nebulaONE®, a secure, Microsoft-based AI gateway helping organizations move from AI experimentation to real, responsible adoption. We’re building at the frontier of generative AI – creating tools that let institutions and enterprises deploy private, governed AI agents grounded in their own data, with the control, security, and scale they need to use AI in production. In this role, you’ll help shape the product foundation for nebulaONE® and the next generation of AI experiences our customers rely on every day. You’ll work on green-field AI capabilities, solve hard product and engineering problems, and help turn bleeding-edge technology into software that is secure, intuitive, and useful. Cultural Fit: Strong cultural fit is really important for your success in this role. You need to be an excellent communicator, open to sharing ideas and iterating on solutions with the team. We pride ourselves on our blameless culture, where the most important thing is to learn and improve. We iterate quickly; but we take pride in our work ensuring that we are releasing software that users love to use.Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop across both front-end (React) and back-end (C#) codebases.

• Ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability through code reviews and best practices.

• Oversee and manage the code merging process, ensuring seamless integration and minimizing conflicts.

• Lead a team of engineers - run regular 1:1s, provide career guidance, give actionable feedback, and create an environment where people do the best work of their careers.

• Be a key part of our collaborative Agile & DevOps Culture, where everyone is open to sharing ideas while working towards a set of common goals.

• Treat Agile Stories as placeholders for conversations; and work closely with technical and business users on the details.

• Own the solutions you produce from inception to production release.

• Monitor system health and debug issues as they arrive.

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of work experience in building .NET based web APIs using C# and experience with modern front-end frameworks such as Angular, React or Vue.

• Strong programming fundamentals including Domain Driven Design (DDD) SOLID principles and design patterns.

• Experience with systems that are continuously delivered using CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong Azure skills including Cosmos DB (preferred).

• Proven ability to work in a small, fast-paced environment.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Subject to experience.About Us

After 15 years building deep expertise as a professional services and consulting organization, Cloudforce is transitioning to a product-led company anchored by nebulaONE® — a secure, governed AI platform purpose-built for higher education and other highly regulated industries including state and local government and healthcare and life sciences.

nebulaONE® runs entirely within the customer's Microsoft Azure tenant — so institutional data never leaves their environment, access is controlled through existing identity infrastructure, and every student, faculty member, staff role, and researcher gets a branded, governed AI experience from day one.

We are Microsoft's 2025 Education Partner of the Year, backed by Owl Ventures and M12 — Microsoft's venture fund. And we are just getting started.

Why Cloudforce? We think the best work happens when people feel genuinely taken care of — so we've built a benefits package that reflects that. The Essentials

• Medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance covered at 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependents

• Paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care placement

• PTO that grows with you — starting at 15 days, scaling to 20, then 25, plus incentive opportunities to earn even more

• 9 company holidays + 2 floating holidays to use however you need them

• 401K savings plan and education reimbursement to invest in your future

The Perks

• Friday lunch on us — every week, no exceptions

• Personalized professional growth plan – an ongoing opportunity to map your own path, stay challenged, and grow with guidance and support from your manager

• 24/7 access to a modern gym with Tonal and Peloton

• Free monthly garage parking with direct private access to the office

• Sun-filled National Harbor offices with Potomac views, steps from shops and restaurants

• Access to our proprietary AI platform — available as both a professional tool and for your own productivity

• Complimentary snacks, cutting-edge tech, and a workspace you'll actually want to show up to

The Culture

• A real career path — not just a job

• A team that's tight-knit, community-minded, and genuinely fun to work with

• Your ideas heard, valued, and acted on

Want the full picture? Visit gocloudforce.com/careers This description highlights the core duties of the position; however, responsibilities may evolve as needs change and opportunities arise. Cloudforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please note - applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.