AWS Cloud Developer - Clearable or Secret Clearance - Scott, AFB

SpatialGIS; Illinois; On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

SpatialGIS Services seeks a motivated AWS Cloud Developer to build and maintain cloud infrastructure, taking Jira-defined requirements to functional code.

You will develop features, ensure automated pipelines run smoothly, and participate in change-management processes to deploy high-quality solutions within our AWS environments. A DoD security clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• 1.5–3 years of professional cloud development or DevOps experience.
• Active U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain government security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and maintain cloud-native code and scripts for AWS environments.
• Monitor and trigger GitLab CI/CD pipelines; ensure unit tests and security scans pass before merge.
• Draft Change Requests for production deployments and prepare artifacts for CAB approval.
• Update technical specs, API docs, and runbooks in Confluence.
• Participate in sprint cycles; provide daily Jira status updates; collaborate with senior engineers.
• Deploy and manage AWS resources using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Manage containerized environments (ECS with Fargate or Rancher RKE2).
• Use AWS Systems Manager and Parameter Store for operations and secrets.

Skills

Cloud development

DevOps

CI/CD

Scripting

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

GitLab

AWS

Terraform

CloudFormation

Jira

Confluence

Ansible

Job description

SpatialGIS is seeking a motivated AWS Cloud Developer to join our technical team. In this role, you will serve as a key builder and maintainer within our cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for executing well-defined technical tasks, developing features, and ensuring the smooth operation of our automated pipelines.

The ideal candidate is a disciplined developer who excels at taking Jira-defined requirements and turning them into functional code, submitting clean Merge Requests, and navigating rigorous change management processes to deploy high-quality solutions.

Core Responsibilities

• Feature Development: Write, test, and maintain cloudnative code and scripts (PowerShell, Bash, JSON) specifically designed for AWS environments.
• Pipeline Execution: Proactively monitor and trigger GitLab CI/CD pipelines, ensuring all unit tests and security scans pass prior to merging.
• Process Adherence: Draft detailed Change Requests (CRs) for all production deployments, gathering necessary artifacts and test results for CAB approval.
• Documentation: Maintain high standards of documentation by updating technical specs, API documentation, and team runbooks in Confluence.
• Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in sprint cycles, providing daily status updates in Jira and collaborating with senior engineers to refine technical tasks.
• Key Technical Expectations
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Deploy and manage AWS resources using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Containerization: Experience managing containerized environments (ECS with Fargate or Rancher RKE2).
• Configuration Management: Utilize AWS Systems Manager (SSM) for routine operations and manage secrets via AWS Parameter Store. Experience with Ansible is a plus.
• Deployment Logistics: Experience with AWS StackSets for managing resources across multiple accounts and regions.
• Version Control: Expert use of Git; submit functional code via Merge Requests and participate in active peer code reviews.
• Troubleshooting: Ability to interpret GitLab pipeline logs to identify and resolve basic build or test failures independently.

Required Qualifications

• Experience Level: 1.5 3 years of professional experience in cloud development or DevOps engineering.
• Due to federal security clearance requirements, this position requires active U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Active DoD Interim Secret or Active Secret clearance (or higher) Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Tools Proficiency: Proficient with GitLab, AWS, Jira, and Confluence.
• AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect Associate, or Developer Associate) preferred. Candidates without a current certification may be considered if they have equivalent handson experience designing, deploying, or managing workloads in AWS.

Why Join SpatialGIS Services?

At SpatialGIS Services, we value precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As a Level 2 Developer, you will be embedded in a team that prioritizes professional growth and technical excellence. You will have the opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure while honing your skills in modern cloud engineering practices.

SpatialGIS Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.