Cloud Developer – Mid

Amentum company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Cloud Developer in Washington, DC to design and deliver cloud architectures across multiple enclaves, implementing automation with DevSecOps best practices. You will migrate applications to the cloud, enable cloud capabilities, and contribute to cloud security and cost optimization.

The role requires extensive cloud experience, a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, and a strong background in Agile environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience with major cloud service providers (e.g.: Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, or Google).
• Experience deploying and managing infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, and/or Azure ARMs Templates.
• Implementing and maintaining security best practices for cloud environments.
• Creating and maintaining documentation for cloud architecture, configurations, and processes.
• Establishing and maintaining monitoring and alerting systems for cloud resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop the cloud service delivery models and architectural framework to enable PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and DaaS.
• Analyze applications to identify platforms to move, migrate, or deploy into a cloud environment.
• Design and implement cloud applications, migrate on-premises apps to the cloud, and ensure secure cloud environments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or other related field

Job description

Purpose and Impact:

Amentum is searching for a Top-Secret clearedCloud Developerto join our team in Washington, DC. You will be working in an organization that’s mission is to accelerate operations through data and new analytical insights. The entire sectionleveragesagile and works to provide enhanced reporting and global searching capabilities tofacilitatetask management, cross-utilization, and address national intelligence priorities while protecting confidential data and sources.

TheCloud Developeris a part of a team that will lead large-scale data analysis projects todesignsanddeliverson premises and cloud-based applications. The Cloud Developeris responsible forplanning and leading the design and development of cloud architecture across multiple enclaves and implementing automation for cloud resources usingDevSecOpsbest practices. The Cloud Developer is also responsibleto supportarchitecting the migration of applications to the cloud and adoption of cloud capabilities by applying cloud knowledge.

Work Schedule:

Typically, Monday through Friday 8-hour days onsite. Flexibility within a 2-week pay period to reach 80 hours.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developingthe cloudservice delivery models and architectural framework to enableplatformas a service (PaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), software as a service (SaaS), and data as a service (DaaS). Able to implement automation for cloud resources usingDevSecOpsbest practices. Able to analyze applications and make recommendations across multipleareasthatidentifywhat platforms can move, migrate, and/or be deployed into a cloud environment. Capable of providing strategies for failure/recovery, cost optimization and benefit analyses of cloud, cloud agnostic, and on-site premise services. Responsible for developing and implementing cloud applications, migrating existing on-premises applications to the cloud, debugging cloud stacks, managing policies for the use of cloud services, requests fornew technology,establishinga secure cloud environment, ensuringappropriate availability/uptimedesign. Works independently designing and developing new software products or major enhancements to existing cloud software.

• Possesses and appliesknowledgeon multiple work assignments. Assignments may bebroad in nature, requiring originality and innovation indetermininghow toaccomplishtasks. Operates with appreciable latitude in developingmethodologyand presenting solutions toproblems. Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Minimum of4yearsof experience collectively with the following:
• With major cloud service providers (i.e.: Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, or Google)
• Performing significant research and development efforts or managing programs requiring comprehensive and innovative technical solutions, development and deployment activities on a private/public cloud solution or a comparable high availability environment
• Deploying and managing infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and/or Azure ARMs Templates
• Implementing andmaintainingsecurity best practices for cloud environments
• Creating andmaintainingcomprehensive documentation for cloud architecture, configurations, and processes
• Establishing andmaintainingmonitoring and alerting systems for cloud resources
• Optimizingcloud infrastructure for cost efficiency and performance
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to performance and availability

Security Clearance Required:

• ActiveTop-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or other related field.
• In absence of degree, additional years of experience may be substituted for educational requirements

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Minimumof5yearsofrelevantexperience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Java, JavaScript, PL/SQL
• ExtJS 7
• REST/SOAP, HTML, XML, JSON, SQL
• Spring Framework, Spring Security, EclipseLink (JPA)
• Aurora / PostgreSQL
• Eclipse IDE, Maven
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager, IAM, Lambda
• GitLab Runner, Ansible, CloudFormation, Python
• Apache Solr
• Linux, Bash
• Jira, Confluence, GitLab/Git, Splunk
• Test Automation, CI/CD
• Development Tools:
• Git source version control
• Google DevOps project management
• Static Application Security Testing (SAST, e.g. SonarQube, Gitlab SAST)
• Unit and integration testing (e.g., xunit, nunit)
• Automated testing
• End-to-end testing (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber)
• Platforms:
• Attribute and role-based access control paradigms (ABAC/RBAC)
• Windows Service Fabric
• Splunk administration
• Windows and Linux server administration
• Business Analysis and Project Management:
• Agile Principles
• DevOps
• Experience implementing, reviewing, and providing recommendations on Cloud Security configurations
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Linux
• Cloud Associate Level or above Certification(s)

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This position is not designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation Details:

US:$135,000 - $150,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

10/15/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.