Cloud Software Engineer Level 3 (DevOps focused)

Culper Technology; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 240,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Healthcare

100% Paid Vision and Dental

Generous 10% 401k gift

4 weeks PTO with 11 paid holidays

Professional Development stipend

Technical Device Allotment

Wellness Program

Recognition Program

Exclusive Events and Culture Initiates

Job summary

Culper Technology is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support mission-critical cyber operations in a fast-paced, Agile/DevOps environment. Design, develop, and maintain secure cloud applications that automate workflows for national security missions—leveraging Java, REST APIs, and modern cloud tech.

Role requires U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. Work in Annapolis Junction, MD; strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance and current Polygraph.
• 8+ years of software development/engineering experience across requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field preferred.
• A Master’s degree may substitute for four years of experience.
• Experience with Java, Spring Framework, and JUnit.
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs and JSON-based services.
• Experience with Elasticsearch/ELK, Redis, and MongoDB.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications.
• Experience with AWS cloud services.
• Experience using Git/GitLab and CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud-based software applications.
• Support the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, integration, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Develop system enhancements and performance improvements to support operational stability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-focused capabilities.
• Support CI/CD pipeline development, automation, and DevOps practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems.

Skills

Security clearance

DevOps

Agile development

Distributed systems troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree may substitute for four years experience

Tools

Elasticsearch/ELK

Redis

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Git/GitLab / CI/CD tools

Job description

Why join Culper Technology?

At Culper Technology, We take pride in serving the mission with exceptional quality, value, and service. Our team members are at the core of everything we do, and we treat them like family, providing support for both their professional and personal goals. With an employee-first mindset, we believe that when our people succeed, so do our customers and partners. We promote open communication, encourage professional development, and foster idea-sharing across teams to create a collaborative and innovative environment. We are seeking talented team members who share our passion for excellence, integrity, and pride while being a part of an incredible team.

Benefits:

• 100% Paid Healthcare
• 100% Paid Vision and Dental
• Generous 10% 401k gift
• 4 weeks PTO with 11 paid holidays
• Professional Development stipend
• Technical Device Allotment
• Wellness Program
• Recognition Program
• Exclusive Events and Culture Initiatives

EEO Statement:

Culper Technology is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values diversity and is free from discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, and all levels of staff within the organization. All employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

About the role

• We are seeking aCloud Software Engineerto support mission-critical cyber operations within our Cyber Mission business unit. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain secure cloud-based applications that automate complex workflows and enable mission operators to execute high-priority national security missions. Working in anAgile, DevOps-focused environment, you will leverage modern cloud technologies to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, test, and maintaincloud-based software applications.
• Support the fullsoftware development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, integration, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Develop system enhancements and performance improvements to support operational stability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-focused capabilities.
• SupportCI/CD pipeline development, automation, and DevOps practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenshipwith an activeTS/SCI clearance with current Polygraph.
• 8+ years of software development/engineering experiencesupporting requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Bachelor’s degree inComputer Science or a related technical fieldpreferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• A Master’s degree may substitute for four years of experience.
• Acceptable fields include Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Must possess one of the following certifications:
• Experience withJava, Spring Framework, and JUnit.
• Experience developing and integratingREST APIs and JSON-based services.
• Experience withElasticsearch/ELK, Redis, and MongoDB.
• Experience withDocker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications.
• Experience withAWS cloud services.
• Experience usingGit/GitLab and CI/CD toolssuch as GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing secure, cloud-native applications in mission-critical environments.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience supporting DevOps automation and continuous delivery practices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with distributed systems and enterprise-scale applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively while independently driving technical solutions.

The pay range for this role is:

240,000 - 255,000 USD per year (Annapolis Junction, MD)