Senior Cloud Developer

AnaVation, LLC; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Cloud Developer and make a tangible impact every day! This role focuses on developing and optimizing enterprise applications in AWS environments, particularly with Atlassian tools. You'll work with a talented team following Agile practices, ensuring secure and scalable cloud services. Enjoy a mostly remote position with opportunities for professional growth while tackling complex challenges for the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to innovative solutions, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Generous medical insurance cost sharing

100% company-paid dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave and holiday packages

Life and AD&D insurance

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cloud application development in AWS.
• Proficiency in AWS services and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies and collaborate with Product Owners.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor cloud performance and ensure security best practices.

Skills

AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation)

Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Programming (Java, Python, Node.js)

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Agile methodologies

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

11+ years relevant experience

Tools

Ansible

Packer

AWS CloudFormation

Bamboo

AWS CloudWatch

Splunk

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Job Description

Come join our growing team and make a difference every day! AnaVation is seeking a Senior Cloud Developer to support the development, deployment, and optimization of enterprise applications in AWS environments, with a specialized focus on hosting and managing Atlassian tools. This role will support infrastructure initiatives, automation, and the secure, scalable delivery of cloud services across AWS and potentially Azure Gov environments, preferably in federal government environments, following Agile processes using the SAFe framework.

Key Responsibilities

1. Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies, including PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
2. Collaborate with Product Owners and Product Managers to refine and prioritize the Backlog.
3. Implement CI/CD pipelines for cloud applications.
4. Manage cloud infrastructure using AWS or Azure services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPCs, Lambda, Load Balancing/Auto-Scaling, and IAM.
5. Automate cloud deployments and maintain configuration consistency using IaC tools like Ansible, Packer, and AWS CloudFormation.
6. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with tools like Bamboo to facilitate efficient software deployment.
7. Monitor and log cloud performance using solutions like AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Splunk, Prometheus, and Grafana, for proactive troubleshooting.
8. Ensure cloud security best practices, including network security, data encryption, multi-factor authentication, and integration with security services like AWS Security Hub.

This position is mostly remote but may require occasional trips to our customer location in Clarksburg, WV. Remote status is expected to continue but is subject to change according to the customer's needs.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field preferred. Alternatively, a minimum of 11 years relevant experience.

• Experience: At least 7 years in cloud application development, deployment, and maintenance in AWS.

• Skills/Certifications: Proficiency with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, and API Gateway; experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) on AWS; programming skills in Java, Python, or Node.js; experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automation, and version control; familiarity with Agile methodologies and SAFe; active Secret clearance required.

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company-paid dental, vision, and long-term/short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching and immediate vesting
• Competitive salary, paid leave, holiday packages, tuition reimbursement, life and AD&D insurance

About AnaVation

AnaVation specializes in solving complex technical challenges for the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we deliver innovative software and systems engineering solutions to support our mission-critical clients. We offer challenging projects, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for career growth.

If you're looking to grow your career and make a difference, AnaVation is the right place for you!

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.