Backend Software Engineer - Kubernetes & Cloud

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support USCYBERCOM J9 and the PCTE / RangeOS missions. The role focuses on building backend services and REST APIs, running in Kubernetes and cloud environments, with automation and testing components to ensure reliable delivery.

The ideal candidate will have strong programming fundamentals, experience with one or more languages, and the ability to learn new technologies in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience building backend applications, services, or REST APIs.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services, microservices, and REST APIs.
• Build and support applications deployed within Kubernetes-based environments.
• Integrate software with cloud infrastructure (AWS or similar).
• Develop and maintain IaC using Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi, or similar tools.
• Create automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Collaborate across software, DevOps/DevSecOps, and cyber teams.
• Contribute to JCWA initiatives and related DoD cyber programs.
• Participate in design reviews, technical planning, and code reviews.

Skills

Backend development

REST APIs

Debugging

Team collaboration

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

CI/CD

Job description

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support USCYBERCOM J9 and the PCTE / RangeOS missions. The role focuses on building backend services and REST APIs, running in Kubernetes and cloud environments, with automation and testing components to ensure reliable delivery.

The ideal candidate will have strong programming fundamentals, experience with one or more languages, and the ability to learn new technologies in a collaborative setting.