Cloud Software Engineer Level 1

Steel Point Solutions LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401K with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Steel Point Solutions LLC in Fort Meade, MD, is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to perform cloud software research, development, and engineering services including requirements analysis, development, installation, integration, testing, validation, and issue resolution.

The role emphasizes containerization, API development, data querying, and scalable cloud service design, with strong emphasis on security clearances and modern cloud architectures.

Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Poly security clearance required.
• BS in Computer Science or related discipline; substitutions apply.
• MS degree may substitute for two years of experience in some cases.
• 4+ years of relevant cloud domain experience.
• Experience implementing code that interacts with Cloud Distributed File System.
• Experience implementing architectures for MapReduce analytics.
• Experience implementing code that interacts with Cloud Distributed Coordination Frameworks.
• CERTIFICATIONS may substitute for one year of cloud experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, integrate and test new features for cloud native services.
• Conduct containerization and deployment training with hands-on exercises.
• Develop API-based interfaces to support search and presentation of data.
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance needs.
• Debug existing software and fix defects.
• Provide recommendations to improve documentation and development standards.
• Design and code software to add new features and modify existing ones.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and environments.
• Develop data queries for databases and data repositories.
• Write and review software and system documentation.
• Design and implement complex database interfaces/queries.
• Develop algorithms to meet performance standards.
• Assist with test procedures for software components.
• Analyze system performance and user needs to guide development.
• Modify software to adapt to new hardware and improve performance.
• Design and modify software using analytical models to predict outcomes.
• Develop cloud-based applications using containerization and orchestration.
• Apply configuration management and best practices in software development.

Skills

Cloud computing

Distributed systems

Containerization

API development

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Master’s degree substitution for two years of experience

Tools

Cloudera Hadoop

CompTIA Cloud+

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Steel Point Solutions is an amazing SBA Certified (8a), HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) company. Established in 2013 with a vision of offering world class, integrated business solutions for all levels of Government and commercial enterprises. We are represented by a team of talented and qualified professionals who know how essential efficient, cost-effective integrated solutions are to your organization’s success. Leveraging these resources, we strive daily to lead the industry in program management and service delivery.

Role Summary

The Cloud Software Engineer will provide cloud software research, development, and engineering services to include requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, sustainment, testing, validation, and issue diagnosis/resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, integrate and test new features and capabilities for cloud native service offerings.
• Conduct containerization and container deployment training sessions, which include hands‑on software configuration and programming exercises.
• Develop API‑based interfaces to support search and presentation of operational data.
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Design and code new software and modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new systems, modified systems, and operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing databases, proposed databases, and data repositories.
• Write and review software and system documentation.
• Design and implement complex database and data repository interfaces/queries.
• Develop and implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users and system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas.
• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, and improve its performance.
• Design, develop, and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
• Apply concepts to develop, test, and maintain, high‑performance, innovative cloud‑based applications.
• Provide cloud technologies, techniques and tools (e.g., containerization, container orchestration, data integration pipelines, provisioning automation, monitoring, application management, and function based (such as server‑less) technologies).
• Apply configuration management concepts and software development best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Poly security clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline (In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an additional four (4) years of cloud domain experience may be substituted)
• Master’s degree in relevant discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of relevant experience reducing the requirement to two (2) years of Cloud domain experience.
• 4+ years of relevant cloud domain experience
• One (1) year of experience implementing code that interacts with implementation of Cloud Distributed File System.
• One (1) year of experience implementing architectures that support complex MapReduce analytics.
• One (1) year of experience implementing code that interacts with Cloud Distributed Coordination Frameworks.
• Cloudera Certified Hadoop Developer, CompTIA Cloud Plus (Cloud+), AWS, or Microsoft Azure certification may be substituted for one (1) year of Cloud experience.

Candidates from Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) are strongly encouraged to apply. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit: https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map.

Salary Range

The salary range represents a general guideline; however, Steel Point Solutions considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

$72,000—$160,000 USD

Steel Point offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time positions, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401K with company match, critical care voluntary insurance, flexible paid time off, paid holidays and opportunities for professional development reimbursement. Join us to enjoy competitive compensation and a full range of benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.

Salary Range

The salary range represents a general guideline; however, Steel Point Solutions considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

$72,000—$160,000 USD