ME00677 - Cloud Software Engineer 3

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

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Company medical plan

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. in Annapolis Junction, MD, seeks a Cloud Software Engineer 3 to support development, integration, and sustainment of mission‑critical software in a highly secure environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of software experience and an active TS/SCI with NSA Full Scope Polygraph, plus relevant certifications. Excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential; strong growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; may be equivalent to 2 years of experience.
• Master’s degree may be equivalent to 4 years of experience.
• Eight+ years of directly related software development/engineering experience.
• Experience in requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem resolution.
• Certifications: CKAD or AWS DevOps Engineer Professional or AWS ML Associate/Specialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform software requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, installation, enhancement, maintenance, and sustainment activities.
• Develop and maintain software applications and supporting components per technical requirements and standards.
• Integrate software components within existing system environments and evaluate performance for improvements.
• Diagnose and resolve software defects, installation and integration issues across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to deliver reliable mission capabilities.
• Support cloud-based software development and deployment activities as required.

Skills

Software development

Requirements analysis

Software testing

Problem diagnosis

Cloud software development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree equivalent to 4 years experience

Tools

CKAD

AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional

AWS Developer – Associate

AWS Machine Learning – Associate

AWS Machine Learning – Specialty

Job description

ME00677 - Cloud Software Engineer 3

Momentum Engineering Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States

About this position

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry‑leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long‑term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support the development, integration, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and sustainment of mission‑critical software systems within a highly secure environment
• This position works across the software development lifecycle to analyze requirements, develop and integrate software capabilities, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure reliable system performance
• The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer who can work independently and collaboratively within a technical team while supporting complex customer and mission requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform software requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, installation, enhancement, maintenance, and sustainment activities
• Develop and maintain software applications and supporting components in accordance with established technical requirements and engineering standards
• Integrate software components and capabilities within existing system environments
• Evaluate software performance and functionality and recommend improvements as needed
• Diagnose and resolve software defects, integration issues, and operational problems
• Support software testing, troubleshooting, and problem resolution throughout the development lifecycle
• Participate in technical reviews, software evaluations, and continuous improvement activities
• Develop and maintain technical documentation associated with software development, integration, testing, and sustainment activities
• Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, test engineers, and other technical team members to deliver reliable mission capabilities
• Support cloud‑based software development and deployment activities as required

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is highly desired and may be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience
• A Master’s degree in a technical field may be considered equivalent to four (4) years of experience.
• Degrees in Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar disciplines will be considered technical degrees
• Eight (8) or more years of directly related experience in software development or software engineering
• Qualifying experience must include activities such as:
  • Requirements analysis
  • Software development
  • Software installation
  • Software integration
  • Software evaluation
  • Software enhancement
  • Software maintenance
  • Software testing
  • Problem diagnosis and resolution
• Candidates must possess, or be willing to obtain prior to start, at least one of the following certifications:
  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate
  • AWS Certified Machine Learning – Associate
  • AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Desired Qualifications

• No desired qualifications listed at this time

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 is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full‑scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry‑leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long‑term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

The pay range for this role is: 180,000 - 235,000 USD per year(NBP)

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