ME00610-Cloud Software Engineer 2

Job Summary

• Seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to design, develop, deploy, and sustain cloud-native applications and data processing solutions supporting mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs
• The successful candidate will leverage modern cloud technologies, microservices, and containerized architectures to build scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions
• This role requires close collaboration with software engineers, cloud architects, DevSecOps engineers, and mission stakeholders to deliver innovative capabilities within Agile development environments

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud-native applications and microservices using Java (Spring Boot) and/or Python
• Develop and support scalable data processing pipelines for cloud-based applications and analytics platforms
• Build, deploy, and maintain containerized applications using Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation
• Integrate software solutions with AWS cloud services and distributed architectures
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to automate software builds, testing, deployment, and release management
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability within cloud environments
• Utilize monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK Stack to maintain operational health
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to define requirements, develop technical solutions, and support continuous delivery
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, system integration, and technical planning activities.
• Support system modernization efforts while maintaining security, availability, and mission continuity

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Five (5) or more years of directly related software engineering or cloud development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. An additional two (2) years of directly related experience may substitute for the degree requirement
• Strong proficiency developing applications using Java (Spring Boot) or Python
• Hands-on experience developing and deploying applications within Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments
• Experience with web application frameworks, RESTful APIs, and microservices architectures
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based data processing pipelines
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience working within Agile software development environments

Desired Qualifications

• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Elastic Certified Engineer
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, including Pods, Services, Namespaces, Deployments, and resource management
• Experience developing Kubernetes Operators and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs)
• Experience with distributed streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka
• Experience with graph databases such as Neo4j
• Experience implementing cloud monitoring and observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or similar technologies
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools including Terraform and AWS CloudFormation
• Experience with big data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, automated testing, and secure software development methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and systems engineering skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within fast-paced, mission-focused environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to delivering secure, scalable, and maintainable cloud software solutions that support critical national security missions

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.