Mid-Level Cloud and Microservices Engineer

Credence; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier IT consulting firm located in Virginia is seeking a Mid-Level Cloud and Microservices Engineer to design and implement AWS solutions, focusing on microservices architecture and DevSecOps practices. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and hands-on expertise with AWS and containerization technologies. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $170,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud architecture, DevSecOps, or microservices engineering.
• Ability to obtain a DoD secret security clearance.
• Hands-on expertise with core AWS services (EKS, ECS, EC2, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement AWS cloud solutions leveraging EKS, ECS/Fargate, EC2, RDS, S3.
• Design and build microservices using RESTful APIs and event-driven patterns.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and security scans.

Skills

AWS services expertise

Containerization with Docker and Kubernetes

CI/CD automation

Scripting in Python or Bash

Security controls knowledge (DoD RMF, NIST 800-53)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

GitLab CI

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Mid-Level Cloud and Microservices Engineer

Base pay range

$120,000/yr - $170,000/yr

At Credence, we support our clients' mission‑critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting‑edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war‑fighters and secure our nation for a better future. We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners enables greater success.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement AWS cloud solutions leveraging EKS, ECS/Fargate, EC2, RDS, S3, and VPC networking for modern applications
• Design and build microservices using RESTful APIs and event‑driven patterns with Docker and Kubernetes
• Implement CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins) with automated testing, security scans, and container image promotion across environments
• Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform or CloudFormation for reproducible, compliant deployments
• Integrate identity and access controls through Keycloak, AWS IAM, and Cognito for authentication and federated SSO
• Apply Zero Trust principles with least‑privilege access, RBAC, and multi‑factor authentication
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions using CloudWatch, Grafana, and OpenSearch for observability and alerting
• Support DevSecOps integration including code quality gates, image scanning, and compliance automation (OPA, Conftest, Checkov)
• Collaborate with development teams to containerize legacy applications and migrate them to microservice architectures
• Document architecture decisions and design patterns using Confluence and Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a DoD secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud architecture, DevSecOps, or microservices engineering
• Hands‑on expertise with core AWS services (EKS, ECS, EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, Lambda, ALB/NLB)
• Experience designing and deploying containerized microservices with Docker and Kubernetes
• Working knowledge of CI/CD automation tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Familiarity with ICAM tools (Keycloak, Cognito, Active Directory) and federated authentication (OIDC/SAML 2.0)
• Scripting skills in Python or Bash for automation and pipeline integration
• Understanding of DoD RMF, NIST 800-53, and FedRAMP security controls preferred

Preferred skills

• Experience with GitOps tools (ArgoCD or Flux)
• Knowledge of Service Mesh technologies (Istio or AWS App Mesh)
• Exposure to FinOps practices – cost tagging, budget alerts, and optimization strategies
• Familiarity with Vault or AWS Secrets Manager for secrets management
• Experience implementing policy‑as‑code (OPA, Conftest, Terraform Cloud policies)
• Proficiency in monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch)
• Experience with API Gateway and EventBridge for service integration
• Strong communication skills for cross‑team collaboration and documentation

Certifications (Preferred But Not Required)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting