Cloud Developer - Senior - Wash DC - TS required to apply

Bow Wave LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bow Wave LLC Senior Cloud Engineer position focuses on leading design, implementation, and management of hybrid IT environments using AWS and on-premises Windows Server infrastructure. You will deliver security-driven, scalable cloud solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

This role emphasizes automation, DevSecOps practices, and adherence to SDLC methodologies. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for government-aligned projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong AWS services (S3, EC2, ECS, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch) and Windows Server administration.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, and DevSecOps practices.
• Ability to independently develop cloud optimization strategies and maximize AWS capabilities.
• Experience with full SDLC, Agile/Scrum/Kanban, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise applications hosted in AWS and on-premises Windows Server environments.
• Provide O&M support, including patching, hardening, system upgrades, and routine maintenance.
• Deliver infrastructure support during core and non-core hours as needed to meet mission requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Cloud Engineers, DBAs, and Security Engineers, to ensure system compliance, reliability, and security.
• Support application development, deployment, and lifecycle activities in coordination with government and contractor teams.

Skills

AWS services expertise

Windows Server administration

Infrastructure as Code

Automation

DevSecOps

Auto-scaling

SDLC/Agile/Kanban

Jira/Confluence

Analytical/communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Bachelors required
Minimum 8 years experience

The Senior Cloud Engineer will serve as a technical expert supporting applications and other unit mission needs. The engineer will lead the design, implementation, and management of hybrid IT environments leveraging AWS cloud services and on premises Windows Server infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead engineering, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise applications hosted in AWS and on-premises Windows Server environments

Provide O&M support, including patching, hardening, system upgrades, and routine maintenance

Deliver infrastructure support during core and non-core hours as needed to meet mission requirements

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Cloud Engineers, DBAs, and Security Engineers, to ensure system compliance, reliability, and security

Support application development, deployment, and lifecycle activities in coordination with government and contractor teams

Required Skills and Experience:

Strong expertise in AWS services (S3, EC2, ECS, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch) and Windows Server administration

Experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, DevSecOps practices, and auto-scaling solutions

Ability to independently develop cloud optimization strategies and maximize AWS capabilities

Experience with full SDLC, Agile/Scrum/Kanban, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Strong analytical, technical, documentation, communication, and planning skills

Ability to work independently, identify system improvements, and support team growth

Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience