<p>Job Title: Software Engineer (Microsoft Stack / .NET)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC </p><p><strong>Company:</strong> Robert Half </p><p><strong>Tech Focus:</strong> .NET 10/11, Azure, Blazor, and AI-Integration</p><p><br></p><p>Role Overview</p><p>You will be responsible for designing and developing the next generation of enterprise applications that power the District’s most critical industries. In 2026, our "Microsoft Stack" isn't just about the backend; it's a full-stack journey using <strong>Blazor</strong> for interactive UIs, <strong>.NET Aspire</strong> for cloud-ready distribution, and <strong>Azure OpenAI</strong> to build intelligent features directly into the business workflow.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Software Engineer in Test (SDET) – Java (Backend)</p><p><strong>Hybrid – Washington, DC </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Job Summary</p><p>We’re hiring a <strong>Software Engineer in Test (SDET)</strong> who can <strong>write automation code in Java</strong> and owns the <strong>full backend testing lifecycle</strong> for modern service-based systems. This role is <strong>100% backend</strong> (no UI/front-end testing) and focuses on validating <strong>microservices and APIs</strong> running in a containerized environment. You’ll work closely with engineering and product teams to identify risk early, build reliable automated coverage, and speak up when something isn’t ready.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Build and maintain <strong>Java-based automated tests</strong> for backend services and APIs.</li><li>Execute and improve the <strong>end-to-end testing process</strong> (test planning, test execution, defect validation, regression).</li><li>Test <strong>microservices</strong> and distributed systems, including service-to-service behavior and integration points.</li><li>Validate <strong>REST APIs</strong> and troubleshoot issues through logs, debugging, and structured investigation.</li><li>Support <strong>performance testing using Gatling</strong>; expand/maintain performance suites as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to <strong>raise concerns</strong>, communicate risk, and drive quality decisions.</li><li>Work with internal tooling used for automation and testing (no required external framework experience—strong fundamentals matter most).</li><li>Contribute to quality improvements across deployments and releases in <strong>Kubernetes</strong> environments.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking a Senior C# / .NET Developer to support full‑lifecycle development of custom enterprise applications in a mission‑critical, highly visible environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned developer who is customer‑focused, self‑directed, and comfortable working onsite in a collaborative setting.</p><p>You will work closely with program leadership, business analysts, and engineering teams to translate business and mission requirements into high‑quality technical solutions. Strong communication skills and the ability to operate with limited supervision are essential.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Design, develop, and test high‑quality applications using C# and the .NET / .NET Core ecosystem</li><li>Support the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through deployment and operational support</li><li>Collaborate with program managers, business analysts, and engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions</li><li>Lead or contribute to architecture and technical design decisions</li><li>Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance</li><li>Provide operational support and monitoring for deployed applications</li><li>Develop and maintain technical and system documentation</li><li>Participate in Agile development processes and ceremonies</li><li>Interface directly with customers to understand needs and ensure timely, effective delivery</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking a Full Stack Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable web applications across the full technology stack. In this role, you will work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver high‑quality features, improve system performance, and ensure seamless user experiences. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across both front‑end and back‑end technologies, modern cloud environments, APIs, and databases.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, test, and deploy full‑stack applications using modern front‑end and back‑end frameworks.</li><li>Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integration services.</li><li>Implement responsive, user-friendly UI components and front-end features.</li><li>Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models.</li><li>Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to deploy and scale services.</li><li>Collaborate with product and design teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.</li><li>Ensure code quality through reviews, testing, and best practices.</li><li>Troubleshoot issues, improve performance, and enhance application reliability.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Job Title: DevOps Engineer (Platform Specialist)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (Hybrid – 2 days onsite near K Street/Penn Quarter)</p><p><strong>Company:</strong> Robert Half </p><p><strong>Experience Level:</strong> Mid-to-Senior (4+ years)</p><p>The Mission</p><p>Your goal is to make software delivery invisible. You will design and maintain the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) that our engineering teams use to deploy applications. You aren't just a "support" person; you are a builder who treats "Infrastructure as Code" as a product. Your focus will be on transitioning from traditional CI/CD to <strong>autonomous, self-healing pipelines.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Job Title: DevOps Engineer (Platform Specialist)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)</p><p><strong>Company:</strong> Robert Half / Protiviti Managed Solutions</p><p><strong>Experience Level:</strong> Mid-to-Senior (4+ years)</p><p>The Mission</p><p>Your goal is to make software delivery invisible. You will design and maintain the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) that our engineering teams use to deploy applications. You aren't just a "support" person; you are a builder who treats "Infrastructure as Code" as a product. Your focus will be on transitioning from traditional CI/CD to <strong>autonomous, self-healing pipelines.</strong></p>
We are looking for an experienced Cloud Developer to join our team in Herndon, Virginia. This is a Contract position where you will take on a leadership role in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud-based solutions and DevSecOps practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, CI/CD pipeline development, and infrastructure automation, with a focus on security and scalability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab, GitHub, and Jenkins, ensuring integration of security and quality checks.<br>• Develop and maintain reusable infrastructure automation solutions using tools like Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.<br>• Oversee container orchestration efforts using Kubernetes and manage cloud-native services on AWS GovCloud.<br>• Establish and promote enterprise-level DevSecOps reference architectures and reusable pipeline templates.<br>• Integrate security controls, automated testing, and quality gates into all stages of the software development lifecycle.<br>• Guide platform engineering teams in creating sustainable, automated solutions for deployment and environment configurations.<br>• Ensure compliance with Zero Trust architecture principles, including identity, network, and data protection.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cloud-based solutions that align with organizational goals.<br>• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to DevSecOps squads, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency.<br>• Drive the adoption of state-of-the-art tools and methodologies to enhance system performance and security.
<p><strong>Tier 2 Deskside / Systems Technician</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Onsite – Rockville, MD <strong>or</strong> Bluemont, VA</p><p>(Some travel required between sites)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a qualified, customer‑focused Tier 2 Deskside / Systems Technician to provide 24x7x365 operational IT support in a secure, enterprise environment. This role supports end users through on‑site deskside assistance, system administration tasks, and coordination with senior technical teams. The ideal candidate thrives in fast‑paced environments, communicates effectively with end users, and demonstrates strong troubleshooting and organizational skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Onsite / Limited Remote Support</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for on‑site deskside support, including break/fix and operational activities for desktop and laptop systems</li><li>Deploy, configure, and support Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices in a non‑disruptive manner</li><li>Provide Tier 2 support and partner with Tier 3 teams for escalations, changes, and upgrades</li><li>Support IT operations during practice, mock, and live continuity (DR/COOP) exercises</li><li>Communicate clearly with end users and project stakeholders, providing timely status updates</li><li>Perform configuration and deployment of laptops, desktops, thin clients, and mobile devices</li><li>Assist with procurement, deployment, tracking, and disposal of hardware and software assets</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation and update records in the ITSM system</li></ul><p> <strong>Systems & Operations Support</strong></p><ul><li>Support a high‑availability enterprise environment, following best practices for redundancy and virtualization</li><li>Perform routine system maintenance including software updates, backups, and recovery tasks</li><li>Review systems regularly for critical patches, security updates, and readiness for exercises or threat events</li><li>Provide on‑call after‑hours support when required for production system issues</li><li>Document all work in ServiceNow, meeting time‑to‑resolution and documentation standards</li><li>Escalate unresolved issues appropriately and collaborate with leadership when solutions are unclear</li><li>Act as on‑site technical “hands” for remote network or systems support activities</li></ul>
<p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a Golang Developer IV to lead technical initiatives, deliver high‑impact results, and contribute to architectural and platform‑level decisions. This senior‑level role requires deep expertise in Golang, distributed systems, security, Linux internals, and modern cloud‑native development. The ideal candidate is a self‑driven leader, capable of mentoring others, influencing design direction, and developing complex services within large‑scale distributed environments.</p><p>This role requires hands‑on coding, debugging, modernization, and proactive ownership of platform components. Experience with infrastructure tooling, security frameworks, and multi‑cloud environments is essential.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Leadership & Engineering</p><ul><li>Lead engineering initiatives from concept to delivery</li><li>Drive technical decision‑making and mentor junior developers</li><li>Own end‑to‑end development of Golang‑based services and system components</li><li>Break down business requirements into small, actionable technical tasks</li><li>Set coding best practices, code‑review standards, and quality guidelines</li></ul><p>Core Development Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Develop new features and backend services in Golang</li><li>Debug, diagnose, and resolve complex software defects</li><li>Reverse‑engineer legacy codebases to evaluate and refactor functionality</li><li>Participate in design sessions, analyzing architectural tradeoffs and solution options</li><li>Maintain strong documentation across solutions, APIs, and workflows</li><li>Build high‑performance components for large‑scale distributed systems</li></ul>
<p>Join a market-leading, visionary commercial real estate developer and property manager with over seven decades of success shaping the metropolitan Washington landscape. With a renowned, award-winning portfolio spanning office, residential, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use assets—and an active pipeline of market-defining projects—this organization offers a dynamic career environment at the forefront of industry transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking an experienced tax professional (flexible on title and compensation based on experience) to oversee tax compliance and planning for a diversified portfolio, including properties at all stages of development, financial investment holdings, and interests in sports entities. This role will provide exposure to tax work for Partnerships, S Corporations, C Corporations, trusts, individuals, private equity, and more, along with leadership responsibilities for a talented tax team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare and review individual income tax returns (multiple generations) and project extension payments and quarterly estimated taxes.</li><li>Collect and analyze documentation needed for return compliance and split of income tax liabilities.</li><li>Manage and coordinate with external advisors on tax planning.</li><li>Prepare and project taxable income for various trusts and manage quarterly estimates.</li><li>Oversee tax accounting for private equity returns, including tracking and projecting income, coordinating return prep, and collaborating with external partners.</li><li>Prepare and review gift tax returns.</li><li>Manage tax notices and offer personal financial support such as loan applications and private equity filings.</li><li>Supervise and develop the tax team including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and performance management.</li><li>Identify training needs, execute training programs, and ensure the team's ongoing professional growth.</li><li>Support other duties and responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Since it’s 2026, the Data Engineering landscape in DC has shifted heavily toward <strong>Cloud-Native architectures</strong> and <strong>GenAI-ready pipelines</strong>. Robert Half typically recruits for both their internal corporate teams and their high-end consulting arm (Protiviti).</p><p>Here is a tailored job description based on current 2026 market standards and Robert Half’s specific hiring trends in the District.</p><p><br></p><p>Job Title: Data Engineer</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (Hybrid – Downtown DC Office)</p><p><strong>Company:</strong> Robert Half </p><p><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Contract-to-Hire</p><p>Role Overview</p><p>As a Data Engineer at Robert Half, you will be the backbone of our data-driven decision-making process. You aren't just "moving data"; you are architecting the flow of information that powers our localized market analytics and global recruitment engines. In the DC market, this often involves handling high-compliance data environments and integrating cutting-edge AI frameworks into traditional ETL workflows.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer to join our team in Columbia, Maryland. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in managing and securing our cloud infrastructure, focusing on Microsoft Azure and related technologies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of identity and access management, endpoint security, and cloud monitoring tools to ensure the safety and compliance of our systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including user and group management, conditional access policies, and privileged identity governance.<br>• Configure and oversee Microsoft Intune for device compliance, configuration profiles, and application deployment across various platforms.<br>• Monitor and respond to security incidents using tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender solutions.<br>• Implement and maintain Zero Trust security principles, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance standards.<br>• Support hybrid identity environments, including Azure AD Connect and Cloud Sync, ensuring seamless integration.<br>• Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures for security and cloud operations.<br>• Conduct security assessments, remediate vulnerabilities, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.<br>• Collaborate with audit teams to support compliance requirements and maintain security controls.<br>• Provide operational troubleshooting and support for endpoint management and cloud security solutions.
We are looking for a skilled Database Developer to join our team in Somerset, New Jersey. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in managing, analyzing, and presenting data to support business operations and decision-making. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and collaboration to ensure data integrity and effective communication with stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct physical inventory audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Review audit results and verify data consistency.<br>• Develop and implement scripts to maintain data hygiene and improve data quality.<br>• Process, clean, and prepare audit data for analytical purposes.<br>• Generate ad hoc and monthly reports tailored to business needs.<br>• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and end-users to identify requirements and deliver effective solutions.<br>• Utilize tools such as ServiceNow, Splunk, Tableau, and Dataiku to support data analytics and reporting workflows.<br>• Ensure project timelines and deliverables are met through proactive planning and execution.
We are looking for a skilled Lead Azure System Engineer to design, implement, and manage robust Azure infrastructure solutions in line with organizational objectives. Based in Reston, Virginia, this role focuses on optimizing system performance, ensuring platform security, and driving innovation through cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud engineering and a proactive approach to solving complex technical challenges.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Architect and manage resilient Azure infrastructure solutions tailored to business needs.<br>• Ensure high system availability, resource efficiency, and robust security across diverse environments.<br>• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools like Terraform and Bicep.<br>• Collaborate with teams to integrate hybrid solutions bridging on-premises and cloud resources.<br>• Monitor and enhance the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of Azure environments.<br>• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced system and network issues escalated by support teams.<br>• Stay updated on Azure innovations and incorporate new features into organizational processes.<br>• Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including architecture diagrams and technical records.<br>• Work with M365, Intune, and Identity & Access Management solutions to support system integration.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst/Manager to oversee and enhance financial operations within a technology-driven environment. This role will focus on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for IT projects, capital expenditures, and operational expenses. You will play a critical part in ensuring resource optimization, financial transparency, and the successful delivery of strategic initiatives. This is an in-office position with a phenomenal organization that offers career growth opportunities, exciting and challenging work, and excellent environment and highly competitive total compensation packages.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop, implement, and monitor annual budgets and forecasts for IT operations and capital expenditures.</p><p>• Collaborate with IT leaders, project managers, and finance teams to create detailed budgets and financial plans for technology projects.</p><p>• Analyze and report on costs related to infrastructure, software, hardware, and cloud services.</p><p>• Manage vendor agreements and software licensing expenditures, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.</p><p>• Partner with development teams to track financial performance and resource allocation for internal IT projects.</p><p>• Conduct variance and trend analyses to identify financial risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to IT leadership and senior management on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</p><p>• Maintain detailed tracking and reporting mechanisms for approved business cases and cost-benefit analyses.</p><p>• Design and refine dashboards, KPIs, and ad hoc reports to monitor technology investments and project outcomes.</p><p>• Lead initiatives to improve financial reporting processes and optimize resource utilization within the IT function.</p>
