Senior Cloud Software Engineer

As a Senior Cloud Software Engineer, you will specialize in software development for cloud computing systems across AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP platforms. You will provide strategic guidance on system operations, lead development efforts, and mentor programming teams while designing software for both new systems and upgrades to existing enterprise solutions supporting mission-critical operations.

Security Clearance: Secret Clearance Required

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens ONLY due to legal or government contract requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and architect cloud-native software solutions for enterprise-scale DoD cloud environments
• Provide strategic technical guidance and direction on software system operations and architecture
• Lead and mentor development teams in implementing cloud-based applications and services
• Design software for new systems and lead upgrade initiatives for existing cloud platforms
• Oversee development of system software including maintenance, operations, and continuous improvement
• Develop ITSM solutions and integrations for cloud service management
• Implement site reliability engineering practices to ensure system availability and performance
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software solutions with common shared services
• Drive adoption of cloud-native technologies, microservices, and containerization
• Ensure software solutions comply with DoD cybersecurity requirements and RMF processes
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum 15 years of experience in software engineering and development
• Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, etc.)
• Extensive experience developing cloud-native applications for enterprise platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP)
• Deep knowledge of software architecture patterns, microservices, and distributed systems
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools, DevOps practices, and automated testing
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and drive complex software initiatives
• Excellent communication skills with ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (minimum)
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance
• Two or more cloud certifications (AWS Developer/Architect, Azure Developer, GCP Professional Developer)
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II certification
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration platforms
• Knowledge of ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Jira Service Management)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)
• Familiarity with DoD Cloud Computing SRG and FedRAMP requirements
• Experience supporting DoD or Federal mission-critical systems