Cloud Application Developer with IRS MBI Clearance

3M Consultancy; Washington; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Cloud Application Developer to design and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS. The role requires expertise in AWS services, strong programming skills in Python or Java, and experience with infrastructure automation. Responsibilities include developing scalable applications, managing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring application performance and security. This position is fully remote and requires IRS MBI Clearance. Ideal candidates possess relevant experience and a strong problem-solving attitude.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong grasp of AWS Cloud services and DevOps practices.
• AWS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications.
• Write and maintain infrastructure as code for automated deployments.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Cloud-native application design

AWS services proficiency

Python or Java programming

Infrastructure as Code expertise

Git and version control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS SDKs

Terraform

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

Cloud Application Developer with IRS MBI Clearance

Washington, United States | Posted on 01/05/2026

Job Title: Cloud Application Developer Location: Remote Duration: Full-Time. NEED IRS MBI Clearance

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Application Developer to design, build, and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS. This role requires strong software engineering expertise, deep knowledge of AWS services, and proficiency with DevOps tools and practices. The ideal candidate will be adept at delivering scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions while bridging the gap between application development and infrastructure management.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in Python or Java
• Hands‑on experience with core AWS services:
  • Amazon S3, DynamoDB, RDS
  • AWS Lambda, Step Functions
  • AWS CloudWatch
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) expertise using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
• Proficiency in Git and version control best practices

Technical Expertise

• Designing and building cloud-native and serverless applications
• Understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline)
• Containerization experience (Docker) and orchestration familiarity (ECS/EKS)
• Strong grasp of AWS SDKs, CLI, and security best practices (IAM roles, permissions, encryption)
• Knowledge of the AWS Well‑Architected Framework

DevOps & Automation

• Infrastructure automation and configuration management
• Monitoring, logging, and alerting implementation (CloudWatch, third‑party tools)
• Automated testing and deployment pipelines
• Performance tuning and cost optimization in AWS

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Developer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Experience with API Gateway and event‑driven architectures
• NoSQL database experience (DynamoDB, MongoDB)

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain cloud‑native applications
• Write and maintain infrastructure as code for automated deployments
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality solutions
• Continuously improve application performance, scalability, and security

Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, agile environments
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and adaptable to emerging technologies