Cloud Software Engineer SME

Eliassen Group; United States; Remote; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Software Developer in the Washington DC area. This contract-to-hire opportunity entails designing and implementing scalable software, migrating applications to AWS cloud, and leveraging extensive experience in government sector requirements. Applicants should have a robust background in Java and AWS Cloud Services, with a focus on security and efficiency.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company matching

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software development experience focused on Java.
• 5+ years in the government sector.
• Extensive experience with AWS cloud-native application development.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and test scalable software solutions using Java technologies.
• Migrate applications to the cloud and develop AWS Cloud Native Solutions.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with integrated testing and security.

Skills

Java

AWS Cloud Services

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Containerization

Database Technologies

Education

BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Relevant AWS Certifications and/or DevSecOps Certification

Tools

GitLab

Sonarqube

Apache Maven

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Description:

Our client is a prominent technology solutions provider with a strong focus on delivering innovative and scalable cloud-based applications and infrastructure solutions. They have a significant presence in the government sector, providing cutting-edge technology services to enhance operational efficiency and security.

Location: Must be in the Washington DC area

Pay: 75 - 80 an hour W2

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Responsibilities:

·Design, code, and test scalable software solutions using Java technologies, including Java, J2EE, OpenJDK, Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.

·Migrate existing applications to the cloud and develop AWS Cloud Native Solutions utilizing services such as ECS, Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, ELB, ALB, and Aurora RDS.

·Implement robust database and data storage solutions using MySQL, Aurora MySQL, and Aurora Postgres.

·Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with integrated testing and security scans using tools like GitLab, Sonarqube, Apache Maven, Tenable, NPM, and Nexus Lifecycle.

·Automate infrastructure provisioning and ensure optimal configuration for performance and security using Docker, Fargate, Terraform, and Ansible.

·Monitor system health and perform root cause analysis for incidents using monitoring tools such as Systems Manager, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Instana, Splunk, and Qradar.

·Implement authentication and authorization solutions using Kerberos and Okta.

Experience Requirements:

·15+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Java and related technologies.

·At least 5 years of experience working in the government sector, with a deep understanding of its unique requirements and challenges.

·Extensive experience with AWS Cloud Services and cloud-native application development.

·Proficiency in CI/CD and DevSecOps practices and tools.

·Experience with containerization and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) technologies.

·Strong background in database technologies and data storage solutions.

·Experience with monitoring tools and performing root cause analysis.

·Familiarity with authentication and authorization protocols.

·Experience working in Agile environments and using tools like Rally.

Education Requirements:

·BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

·Relevant AWS Certifications and/or DevSecOps Certification are highly desirable.

·Public Trust Clearance or similar is required.