ME00612-Cloud Software Engineer 3

Momentum Engineering; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Minimum three weeks paid time off (PTO)

Company-sponsored medical and dental insurance

Job summary

Momentum Engineering is hiring a Cloud Software Engineer 3 to design and develop secure cloud-based solutions for critical national security programs. Located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, this role emphasizes technical leadership and collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate has at least eight years of software development experience, holds a Top Secret/SCI clearance, and is proficient in Agile methodologies and cloud technologies like AWS.

Benefits include paid holidays, generous PTO, and comprehensive insurance plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in software development.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop secure, scalable cloud software solutions.
• One cloud developer certification (AWS, CKAD, etc.) is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain cloud-native applications.
• Analyze requirements and translate mission needs into software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Cloud software development

Agile methodologies

RESTful APIs

Containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker)

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Linux/UNIX

Job description

ME00612-Cloud Software Engineer 3

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States

About this position

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee‑centric culture and has a high percentage of employees holding advanced engineering and computer science degrees. The team includes professionals with security clearances and full‑scope polygraphs, supporting sensitive national security initiatives. The workforce also holds industry‑leading certifications, reflecting a commitment to continuous learning and excellence.

Job Summary

• Design, develop, integrate, and sustain secure cloud‑based software solutions for mission‑critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs.
• Perform all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Work independently while providing technical guidance to junior engineers and building cloud solutions that balance performance, scalability, resilience, security, and cost.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and translate mission needs into secure, scalable cloud software solutions.
• Design, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain cloud‑native applications and services.
• Install, configure, evaluate, enhance, and sustain cloud‑based software systems throughout the lifecycle.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software, cloud infrastructure, and integration issues.
• Optimize cloud solutions for cost, capability, availability, security, and operational resilience.
• Develop and review software architectures, technical designs, and engineering documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Estimate effort, define tasks and schedules, and support technical planning activities.
• Participate in software integration, system validation, and operational testing to ensure mission readiness.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, DevSecOps professionals, administrators, and stakeholders to deliver secure cloud capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and analysts.
• Engage in Agile activities: sprint planning, design reviews, code reviews, and release planning.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance platform performance, maintainability, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in software development and engineering, including requirements analysis, design, development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline (or four additional years of directly related experience).
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop secure, scalable cloud software solutions and provide technical guidance to junior personnel.
• One of the following cloud developer certifications: AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), or Elastic Certified Engineer.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing cloud‑native applications and microservices.
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud services and architecture.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and distributed applications.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar technologies.
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Familiarity with Linux/UNIX operating systems and cloud platform administration.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Exempt hourly position.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Minimum three weeks paid time off (PTO).
• Company‑sponsored group medical plan, dentist, vision, and life insurance.
• STD and LTD plans.

Compensation

• Pay range: 180,000 – 235,000 USD per year (NBP).