Cloud Software Engineer with Security Clearance

AFORGE LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

AFORGE LLC seeks software engineers, cloud engineers, and IT professionals to design, build, and maintain secure applications and enterprise infrastructure supporting national security missions across CONUS locations.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field, strong experience with Java, Python, C++, .NET, JavaScript, and cloud platforms like AWS/Azure/Google Cloud. Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and Git is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Experience with Java, Python, C++, .NET, JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Git or similar tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure software solutions.
• Build and maintain cloud infrastructure.
• Support DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD environments.
• Integrate enterprise applications and cloud services.
• Perform software testing and troubleshooting.
• Maintain system performance and reliability.
• Support Agile software development methodologies.

Skills

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cloud platforms

DevOps tools

Job description

Location:

National Capital Area, Bedford MA, Various CONUS Locations

Employment Type:

Full-Time W2 or 1099

Salary Range:

$110,000–$220,000 annually, depending on seniority, experience, technical expertise, education, and qualifications.

Security Clearance:

An active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance is required. Some positions may require eligibility for SCI access or the ability to obtain additional customer-specific clearances.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to meet all customer security requirements. We are seeking Software Engineers, Cloud Engineers, and Enterprise IT professionals to develop, modernize, and maintain secure applications and enterprise infrastructure supporting national security missions.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Design and develop secure software solutions.
• Build and maintain cloud infrastructure.
• Support DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD environments.
• Integrate enterprise applications and cloud services.
• Perform software testing and troubleshooting.
• Maintain system performance and reliability.
• Support Agile software development methodologies.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Experience with Java, Python, C++, .NET, JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Git, or similar technologies preferred.