ME00611-Cloud Software Engineer 2

Momentum Engineering; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Minimum of 3 weeks PTO

Company-sponsored medical plan

Paid dental, vision, and life insurance

Job summary

Momentum Engineering is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer 2 in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. This role focuses on providing cloud software development services for mission-critical projects. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience and strong cloud software skills.

Key responsibilities include developing secure, scalable applications and working collaboratively within Agile teams. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required, along with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Generous benefits include paid holidays, PTO, and comprehensive health insurance plans.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Five or more years of experience in cloud software development or engineering.
• Experience throughout the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cloud software solutions.
• Support software installation and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with team members in Agile environments.

Skills

Cloud software development

Agile methodologies

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

AWS Certified Developer – Associate

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Master's degree in related field

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

ME00611-Cloud Software Engineer 2

Momentum Engineering – Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States

About this position

Momentum Engineering, Inc. offers secure, scalable cloud solutions for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community programs, working in an employee‑centric environment.

Job Summary

• Provide cloud software research, development, and engineering services for mission‑critical DoD and IC programs.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle: requirements analysis, design, development, installation, integration, testing, validation, enhancement, sustainment, and issue resolution.
• Develop secure, scalable cloud‑based applications and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in Agile environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis and translate mission needs into secure, scalable cloud software solutions.
• Design, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and sustain cloud‑native applications and services.
• Support software installation, configuration, system integration, and operational deployment activities.
• Conduct software testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis to resolve technical issues.
• Enhance existing cloud applications by implementing new capabilities, performance improvements, and security updates.
• Collaborate with software engineers, cloud architects, DevSecOps engineers, and mission stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, software artifacts, and implementation plans.
• Participate in Agile planning, sprint reviews, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support system modernization efforts while maintaining operational continuity and mission readiness.
• Ensure software solutions comply with applicable security, quality, and configuration management requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Five (5) or more years of directly related experience in cloud software development, software engineering, or cloud application development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field is highly desired and may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
• Master's degree in a related technical field may substitute for four (4) years of experience.
• Experience designing, developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining cloud‑based software solutions.
• Experience throughout the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess one or more of the following cloud certifications:
  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate
  • AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
  • Elastic Certified Engineer

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing cloud‑native applications and microservices.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies and Kubernetes.
• Experience supporting DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Familiarity with distributed systems, cloud security best practices, and scalable application architectures.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments supporting DoD or Intelligence Community missions.

Benefits

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company‑sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans.

Salary Information

Pay range: 140,000 – 190,000 USD per year (NBP)