Job Summary- Seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Software Engineer to support a team within a large-scale, mission-critical cloud computing environment
- The successful candidate will contribute to all phases of the Agile software development lifecycle, designing, developing, integrating, testing, deploying, and sustaining cloud-native applications supporting enterprise data platforms and large compute clusters
- This position requires a technical leader capable of independently designing scalable cloud solutions, integrating Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government-Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) technologies, optimizing system performance, and mentoring junior engineers
- The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in Java development, cloud engineering, containerization, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps, and Linux-based enterprise environments supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) missions
Primary Responsibilities- Design, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and sustain cloud-native software applications supporting large-scale enterprise compute environments
- Perform requirements analysis, software architecture, technical design, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, maintenance, and operational sustainment
- Design and implement scalable software solutions, including integration and extension of Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government-Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) products
- Develop high-performance Java applications supporting distributed systems, networking, and multithreaded processing
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex software, infrastructure, and system integration issues while optimizing performance and reliability
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Ansible or Puppet to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration
- Design, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, software deployments, monitoring, and release management
- Develop and maintain containerized applications utilizing Docker and Kubernetes within microservices-based architectures
- Create and execute software integration, system, and acceptance test plans, procedures, and test scripts.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical documentation, design artifacts, and implementation guides
- Review software architectures and technical designs to ensure accuracy, completeness, scalability, maintainability, and security
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior software engineers and development teams
- Participate in project planning activities, including task estimation, technical planning, scheduling, and risk identification
- Participate in a rotating Tier III on-call support schedule and provide surge support during high-priority operational events
- Support software modernization initiatives while maintaining operational continuity and mission readiness
Required Qualifications- Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, including Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related field
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in software development and engineering, including:
- Requirements analysis
- Software design and development
- Software integration
- Testing and validation
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Minimum of six (6) years of experience developing applications using Java, C, or C++
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in UNIX/Linux (Red Hat-based) environments
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing software integration and testing, including development of test plans and test scripts
- Strong Java development experience supporting distributed systems, networking, and multithreaded applications
- Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible, Puppet, or comparable automation frameworks
- Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines supporting automated testing, deployment, monitoring, and continuous delivery
- Experience working within Agile software development environments utilizing modern source control and collaborative development practices
- Strong Linux administration skills and proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Ruby, or Perl
- Experience developing microservices and containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Willingness to participate in a rotating Tier III on-call schedule and support surge operational requirements
- Ability to work primarily onsite at the customer location with limited situational telework.
- Candidates must possess one of the following certifications prior to employment. Certification will be verified during the interview or offer process
- AWS Certified Developer - Associate
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- Hadoop Developer Certification
Desired Qualifications- Experience supporting enterprise data platforms utilizing Apache Hadoop
- Experience with Apache Accumulo, Apache NiFi, and enterprise data processing frameworks
- Experience with MongoDB, ActiveMQ, or similar messaging technologies
- Experience developing applications using the Spring Framework
- Experience with Python and Bash scripting for automation and operational support
- Knowledge of secure software development practices, cybersecurity principles, and compliance requirements
- Experience supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS), hybrid cloud environments, and cloud-native architectures
- Experience optimizing distributed applications supporting large-scale data processing environments
- Familiarity with enterprise monitoring, logging, and observability solutions
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.
The pay range for this role is:
180,000 - 235,000 USD per year (NBP)
