Cloud Software Engineer, Lead Associate

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Develop: Lead agile software design and development, creating innovative solutions for high-performance services hosted on massive compute clusters and AWS Cloud Infrastructure.
• Optimize & Enhance: Implement testing, performance tuning, and optimization for cloud-native applications, ensuring high availability and efficiency.
• Collaborate: Work closely with a dynamic, cross-functional team to innovate and sustain our cloud-based services.
• Support: Be the go-to expert, providing operational and sustainment support with occasional after-hours and on-call responsibilities.
• Impact: Help shape the future of our cyber solutions and contribute to mission-critical projects that make a difference.
• Perform high-level requirements analysis, software development, integration, and testing with autonomy.
• Lead the design and execution of software solutions on large-scale compute clusters and AWS Cloud Infrastructure.
• Guide junior team members and help refine processes to ensure project success.
• Evaluate technical needs, create task breakdowns, and oversee the design for technical accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
• A minimum of five years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in a related technical field is required.
• A Master's degree in a Technical Field will be considered equivalent to two years of experience, making the years required only three.
• One of the following Cloud Certifications is required prior to starting: AWS Certified Developer - Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).

Nice to Have

• Strong proficiency in AWS SDKs and APIs.
• Expertise in designing scalable, efficient AWS Cloud Architectures.
• Experience performing AWS Well Architected Framework Reviews.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud, serverless architecture, and cloud application deployment.
• A deep understanding of AWS services and how to leverage them to drive innovation.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, like CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Skilled in CI/CD Testing.
• Familiar with or have used AWS Pricing Calculator and Cost Explorer.
• Familiar with or have used CloudWatch and CloudTrail.
• Experience with GitLab for Version Control.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph.
• Minimum of five years of experience in software development/engineering.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Master's degree in a technical field considered equivalent to two years of experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Enhanced benefits for employees working on critical National Security programs, including heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap.
• Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
• Telework flexibility to support work-life balance.