Cloud Developer (Senior)

Cintel, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cintel, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cloud Developer to lead design, development, and implementation of cloud‑based solutions supporting enterprise modernization.

You will help establish secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments across PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and DaaS, working with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The role requires expertise in cloud architecture, DevSecOps automation, migration strategies, and multi‑cloud/hybrid environments, plus an active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 8+ years in software development, with 5+ years cloud dev/architecture.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Experience with ETL processes.
• Experience with Splunk, SQL-based platforms, and Python.
• Proven experience deploying on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), and CI/CD.
• Experience with cloud security best practices.
• Ability to architect cloud solutions for high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability.
• Proficient in Python, Bash, PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud service delivery models for PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and DaaS.
• Implement automation using DevSecOps tools and practices.
• Develop and migrate secure cloud-native and hybrid applications.
• Assess existing applications and recommend migration/deployment strategies.
• Provide guidance on cloud strategy including failover, recovery plans, cost optimization.
• Debug cloud stack issues and evaluate new cloud technologies.
• Establish secure and compliant cloud environments focusing on performance and scalability.
• Work independently to design, develop, and implement new cloud applications or enhance existing ones.
• Lead efforts to define cloud governance standards and ensure security compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and enterprise architects to align with goals.
• Document system architectures, processes, and procedures.

Skills

ETL processes

Splunk

SQL

Python

CI/CD pipelines

Containerization

Security best practices

Cloud architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Developer to lead the design, development, and implementation of cloud-based solutions in support of enterprise-level modernization efforts. This role is critical in establishing secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments, supporting multiple service delivery models including PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and DaaS. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud architecture, DevSecOps automation, application migration strategies, and a comprehensive understanding of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments. An active Top Secret clearance is required.

Job Title: Cloud Developer (Senior)

Location: Redstone Arsenal

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Developer to lead the design, development, and implementation of cloud-based solutions in support of enterprise-level modernization efforts. This role is critical in establishing secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments, supporting multiple service delivery models including PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and DaaS. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud architecture, DevSecOps automation, application migration strategies, and a comprehensive understanding of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments. An active Top Secret clearance is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud service delivery models and architectural frameworks to enable PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and DaaS.
• Implement infrastructure and application automation using DevSecOps tools and practices.
• Develop and migrate secure cloud-native and hybrid applications.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing applications and recommend migration, deployment, or rehosting strategies for cloud environments.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud strategy including failover and recovery plans, cost optimization, and benefit analysis across cloud, cloud-agnostic, and on-premise services.
• Debug cloud stack issues, manage cloud policies, and evaluate new cloud technologies to meet mission requirements.
• Establish and maintain secure and compliant cloud environments with a focus on performance, availability, and scalability.
• Work independently to design, develop, and implement new cloud applications or enhance existing cloud-based solutions.
• Lead efforts to define cloud governance standards and ensure compliance with security and data protection policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and enterprise architects to align solutions with organizational goals.
• Document system architectures, processes, and procedures, and support knowledge transfer efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in cloud development or architecture.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Experience with ETL processes
• Experience with Splunk, SQL based platforms, and Python
• Proven experience designing and deploying solutions using cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with cloud security best practices and managing secure environments.
• Ability to architect cloud solutions that support high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability.
• Proficient in scripting and automation languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect).
• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.
• Familiarity with enterprise logging, monitoring, and performance tools.
• Background in government or highly regulated environments.

Culture Requirements

• Engineers, Analysts, and Developers at Cintel, Inc. are highly motivated, technical, and self-organized. We place a lot of trust in our team members to develop technical solutions for ill-
• defined problems (i.e. thrive in an environment where the problem is vague, requirements are lacking, and a solution is not obvious). We need problem solvers.
• We want our team members to be self-motivated and eager to learn new skills. If you consider yourself a jack-of-all-trades, and are eager to keep up with the latest trends in technology, you'll fit right in.

About Cintel, Inc

Cintel Inc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development, Operational/Tactical and Installation/Facilities Energy, Cyber Security, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, and Programmatic support. We offer our clients nimble, unique, and value focused solutions with an emphasis on people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork. Our team believes that people drive solutions. By connecting people, information, teams, and experience we deliver solutions that respond to customer needs. It is the policy of Cintel that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. These policies shall ensure that the practice of nondiscrimination will be applied in the employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, recall or rehire of personnel. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Cintel, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.