ME00700-Cloud Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 185,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Medical plan

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. seeks an experienced AWS Cloud Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer to advance mission-critical cloud modernization in a fast-paced Cyber Intelligence environment.

You will design, implement, deploy, and sustain scalable cloud-native apps and infrastructure across enterprise operations. You will work closely with software and systems engineers, cloud architects, and Agile teams, delivering secure, highly available solutions while applying IaC, CI/CD, and container

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of software development/engineering experience.
• Six years with Java/C/C++/Python or similar language.
• Five years on UNIX/Linux systems.
• Three years in software integration and automated testing.
• Hands-on AWS cloud services and cloud-native deployment.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation.
• Experience with Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
• Experience with Git-based version control (GitLab).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and one of the listed AWS CKAD/DevOps certs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain cloud-native software and services.
• Support AWS cloud infrastructure deployments and modernization.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Implement IaC using Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
• Deploy and manage Docker/Kubernetes-based apps.
• Collaborate with engineers and cloud architects in Agile environments.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability for cloud solutions.
• Ensure cloud security and configuration best practices throughout development.

Skills

AWS Cloud

DevOps automation

CI/CD

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

Unix/Linux

Security clearance

Java

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

CloudWatch/OpenSearch

Job description

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 an experienced AWS Cloud Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer to support mission‑critical cloud modernization and software engineering efforts within a fast‑paced Cyber Intelligence environment
• The selected candidate will design, develop, deploy, and sustain scalable cloud‑native applications and infrastructure supporting enterprise and mission operations
• This position requires hands‑on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), DevOps automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), containerized environments, and modern software engineering practices
• The engineer will work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, and cloud architects to deliver secure, resilient, and highly available cloud solutions

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain cloud‑native software applications and services
• Support AWS cloud infrastructure deployments, modernization initiatives, and operational sustainment
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps practices and automation tools
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Support software integration, automated testing, troubleshooting, system monitoring, and issue resolution
• Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, cloud architects, and other technical stakeholders in Agile development environments
• Implement and maintain cloud monitoring, logging, and observability capabilities
• Support system performance optimization, scalability planning, resiliency, and high availability
• Apply cloud security, configuration management, and software engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle
• Support technical documentation, deployment activities, and ongoing operational maintenance of mission‑critical applications and infrastructure

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Minimum eight (8) years of software development or engineering experience, including requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting
• Minimum six (6) years of software development experience using Java, C, C++, Python, or a similar high‑level programming language
• Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting UNIX/Linux operating systems
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with software integration and automated testing
• Hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud‑native application deployment
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and implementing DevOps automation
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, including Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation
• Experience with Git‑based version control and development platforms such as GitLab
• Experience working with containerized applications and modern cloud deployment environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph
• Must hold at least one of the following certifications:
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience designing scalable and highly available AWS cloud architectures
• Knowledge of AWS Well‑Architected Framework Reviews
• Experience developing or supporting serverless architectures and microservices
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes container orchestration
• Familiarity with Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, and AWS Cost Management tools
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies
• Experience with observability, logging, and monitoring technologies such as Elasticsearch or OpenSearch
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and secure configuration principles.
• Experience supporting large‑scale distributed systems and mission‑critical applications

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.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

185,000 - 240,000 USD per year(NBP)