Mid-Level Cloud Developer

Fusion Technology; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Technology in Huntsville, AL seeks a Cloud Developer to design, build, and optimize secure cloud solutions across the enterprise, shaping cloud architecture and automating resource management with IaC and CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires Top Secret clearance, 5+ years in software/cloud development, and hands-on experience with Python and Java, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes; you will partner with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure compliant, cost-efficient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of software or cloud development experience.
• Expert in DevSecOps, cloud-native development, and enterprise migration strategies.
• Strong understanding of secure, resilient, and cost-effective cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Researches, architects, develops, and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and applications with DevOps, security, and data analytics.
• Drives planning of deployment with compliance focus and data integration.
• Implements prototypes using new technologies.
• Maintains and reviews applications, identifies problems, and develops solutions.
• Architects cloud solutions, designs multi-cloud architectures, and enforces IaC, CI/CD, and configuration management.

Skills

Python

Java

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Who is Fusion Technology?

Fusion Technology is a performance-driven HUBZone Small Business concern residing in the heart of the beautiful mountainsides of West Virginia, steps away from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services Division's Headquarters. Founded in 2007 by an Engineer-by-trade, Fusion Technology dedicates our valuable resources to providing comprehensive IT services and solutions to mission-critical US Government programs and the Intel Community.

Position Location:

Huntsville, AL (onsite required)

Who are you?

Security-cleared Professional:

An active Top Secret Clearance is required to be considered.

Education and Experience:

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience. 5+ years of software or cloud development experience.

The ideal candidate is an expert in DevSecOps, cloud-native development, and enterprise migration strategies, with a strong understanding of secure, resilient, and cost-effective cloud environments.

Other experience includes:

• Deep hands-on experience with major cloud providers and hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Advanced skills in Python, Java, or similar programming languages for cloud-native development.
• Expert in automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure software development.
• Proven experience building, deploying, and supporting mission-critical cloud applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture, serverless technologies, and event-driven design patterns.
• Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and compliance (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001).

Certifications (preferred):

IAM/IAT Level 3 Cert (CISM, CCSP, CASP, CISSP). Professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect).

What you'll do:

The Cloud Developer leads the design, development, deployment, and optimization of secure, scalable cloud solutions across the enterprise. This role shapes cloud architecture, automates cloud resource management, and enables delivery models such as Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Data as a Service (DaaS). Responsibilities include:

• Researches, architects, develops, and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software including DevOps, security, and data analytic solutions.
• Drives, collaborates, and supports the planning of system and development deployment as well as meeting software compliance standards with a particular focus involving integrations and data analytic solutions.
• Implements prototypes using new technologies and innovative techniques.
• Performs ongoing maintenance and review of application systems and programs, identifies problems, and develops appropriate solutions.

• Architect Cloud Solutions: Designs and implement cloud service delivery models (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, DaaS) that meet business, security, and compliance requirements.
• Leads the design of reusable, scalable, and secure multi-cloud architectures.
• Implements Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automated configuration management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and GitLab.
• Enforces DevSecOps best practices to ensure security and compliance are integrated into the entire cloud development lifecycle.
• Analyzes existing applications to determine cloud readiness and develop tailored migration strategies.
• Leads cloud migration initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption and maximal performance gain.
• Develops strategies for cloud failure recovery, high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and cost optimization.
• Recommends improvements to application performance, cloud spend, and scalability.
• Collaborates with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure cloud deployments meet internal and regulatory standards.
• Implements cloud-native security services and monitor for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and threats.

What matters to you matters to us.

Fusion Technology values its employees and works hard to ensure proper care for them and their families. We desire to compensate employees in a competitive, motivational, fair, and equitable way with other employers in the marketplace. Salary is only one component of employee compensation but an integral part of recruiting and retaining qualified employees. However, at Fusion Technology, we take a comprehensive approach and consider each employee's needs to tailor a compensation plan that provides financial security and peace of mind. Our competitive package includes a best-in-class matching 401K program, a comprehensive healthcare plan through Cigna, a competitive employer contribution to a health savings account, vision and dental plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and personal leave, in addition to paid certifications and training.

Fusion Technology LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.