Cloud Native Solutions Engineer

SAIC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,001 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Full Stack Cloud Native Developer in Colorado Springs, CO to design, build, deploy and sustain cloud-native applications across the full technology stack. You will work with software, data, DevSecOps, and systems engineers to rapidly prototype capabilities and transition them into operations.

The role emphasizes solving complex integration problems, delivering working software in short iterations, and contributing to architecture decisions within an Agile Scrum

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) with 9+ years of experience; or Master's with 7+ years; PhD/JD with 4+ years.
• 10+ years of back-end web development (Python, Java, or C#).
• Front-end experience with React, Angular, or Vue, plus HTML5/CSS3.
• 4+ years CI/CD development, cloud-native development (AWS, Azure, or DAF Cloudworks).
• Experience with automated testing (unit, integration, load/performance, end-to-end) using JMeter, Selenium, Jest.
• Strong development skills with Git workflows and Agile/Scrum (JIRA, Scrum ceremonies).
• Proficient with Docker containers, Linux, and microservices.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and build modern cloud-native applications with responsive front ends and scalable backends.
• Deploy and manage microservices using Kubernetes, REST/GraphQL, Kafka.
• Collaborate with data engineers on data pipelines and analytics integration.
• Work with cyber engineers on authentication and security tasks.
• Develop automated CI/CD pipelines with DevSecOps.
• Participate in architecture decisions and Agile Scrum ceremonies.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

Back-end development

Front-end development

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud-native development

Automated testing

Git & Agile/Scrum

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Tools

Docker

Git

Jenkins

Terraform

Helm charts

Kubernetes

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Full Stack Cloud Native Developer in Colorado Springs, CO to support the development of mission-critical military/intel/air force solutions that address complex operational and technical challenges. As an integral member of our team, you will apply your technical expertise, innovative thinking, and problem-solving skills to deliver advanced solutions supporting national security initiatives. You will join an organization at the forefront of technology, one that is driven by innovation and committed to protecting the critical systems that keep our nation safe.

This role will engage in every phase of the solutions lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and integration. This position offers the chance to use advanced tools, apply IT and cloud best practices, and collaborate with experienced professionals to solve real-world challenges and advance your skills while making a meaningful impact.

The successful candidate will design, build, deploy, and sustain cloud-native applications as part of a rapid prototyping team while working closely with software engineers, data engineers, DevSecOps engineers, and systems engineers to rapidly develop and transition prototype capabilities into operational use. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex integration problems, delivering working software in short iterations, and operating across the full technology stack.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement modern cloud-native applications, including responsive web front ends (React, Angular, Vue) and scalable backends (Java, C#, Go, Python).

• Build, deploy, and manage microservices using Kubernetes, REST/GraphQL APIs, Kafka, and messaging frameworks.

• Create event-driven applications and integrate with data pipelines, analytics, and ingestion services in collaboration with data engineers.

• Work with cyber engineers on tasks like authentication and security (e.g., Trivy scans).

• Develop automated CI/CD pipelines in partnership with DevSecOps teams.

• Participate in architecture decisions, technical design reviews, mission requirements analysis, and Agile Scrum development.

• Troubleshoot, optimize application performance, mentor junior developers, and conduct code reviews.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.

• 10+ years of back-end web development (full lifecycle, tooling) using Python, Java, or C#.

• Team-based front-end development experience with React, Angular, or Vue, plus HTML5 and CSS3.

• 4+ years of CI/CD pipeline development, cloud-native development (AWS, Azure, or DAF Cloudworks), and automation expertise.

• Experience with automated testing processes (unit, integration, load/performance, end-to-end) using tools like JMeter, Selenium, and Jest.

• Strong development skills, including Git (team workflows, branching strategies, GitFlow, GitHub Flow) and Agile/Scrum practices (Kanban, Scrum, XP, JIRA, and Scrum ceremonies).

• Proficient with Docker containers, Linux commands/configuration, and microservices.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and deploy software or cyber solutions in collaborative, team-based environments while meeting deadlines.

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills; experience with internal and external stakeholders.

• Expertise in DevOps tools and workflows, including Docker, Jenkins, Terraform, Helm charts, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.

• 4+ years front-end web development with React, Angular, or Vue, alongside HTML5 and CSS3.

• Proficient in microservices, 12-Factor App principles, and Kafka.

• Hands-on experience with Continuous Integration processes:

• Automated testing (unit, integration, etc.).

• Automated security scanning, building/packaging, delivery, and deployment.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability