Java Developer

Core Interface

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud or Microsoft Azure Government
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Experience with Kubernetes and Docker for container orchestration
  • Strong understanding of cloud security basics
  • Familiarity with software development in Python or Java and RESTful APIs
  • Effective communication skills in team settings

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement cloud-native architectures for data workflows
  • Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code for deployment consistency
  • Define and enforce cloud security measures including IAM and encryption
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance cloud service integration
  • Monitor system health and optimize performance and costs
  • Maintain detailed documentation of cloud architecture and operations

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and family
  • 401(k) plan with a 6% company contribution
  • Four weeks paid time off plus 11 federal holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Protection from income loss during government shutdowns
  • Tuition assistance and opportunities for technical training
  • Reimbursement for internet, phone, and fitness expenses
  • Referral bonuses and recognition awards
  • Quarterly team-building events
Full Job Description
Cloud Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

What You'll Do in This Role
  • Design and implement cloud-native architectures for data ingestion, processing, storage, and delivery
  • Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code configurations for consistent, auditable deployments
  • Define and enforce cloud security best practices including IAM, encryption, VPC configuration, and least-privilege access
  • Collaborate with data and backend engineering teams to integrate cloud services end-to-end
  • Monitor system health, optimize cost and performance, and support incident response
  • Maintain clear documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and operational runbooks


Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure Government, or an equivalent accredited government cloud environment
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
  • Container orchestration experience with Kubernetes and/or Docker
  • Strong understanding of cloud security fundamentals including IAM, VPC, encryption, and secrets management
  • Software development fundamentals in Python and/or Java; RESTful API experience
  • Clear communication skills in collaborative engineering environments


Additional Strengths That Stand Out
  • Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Data Engineer, or Microsoft Azure equivalent)
  • Experience with cloud-native data services such as Glue, S3, Kinesis, Synapse, or Data Factory
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices in a classified environment
  • Experience with ATO processes and STIG requirements for cloud deployments


Core Interface Benefits

We support our engineers with benefits designed for long-term success:
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision (employee + family)
  • 401(k) with 6% company contribution
  • 4 weeks PTO plus 11 federal holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Government shutdown protection
  • Tuition assistance and technical training
  • Internet, phone, and fitness reimbursements
  • Referral bonuses and spot awards
  • Quarterly team events

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