Senior Cloud Developer

AnaVation, LLC; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Cloud Developer, where you'll support the development and optimization of enterprise applications in AWS environments. This role emphasizes collaboration within Agile teams and involves managing cloud infrastructure, automating deployments, and ensuring security best practices. With a focus on innovative solutions, you'll work on exciting projects that directly impact the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. If you're passionate about technology and looking to make a difference, this opportunity offers a collaborative environment and the chance for significant career growth.

Benefits

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance

100% company-paid dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with generous match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave and holiday packages

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cloud application development and maintenance.
• Proficiency in AWS services and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Atlassian tools and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies and refine the Backlog.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Apply cloud security best practices and monitor performance.

Skills

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

Java

Python

Node.js

DevOps practices

Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Cloud security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

11 years of relevant experience

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Ansible

Bamboo

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.

Description of Task to be Performed:

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 focus on hosting and managing Atlassian tools. This role supports infrastructure initiatives, automation, and the secure, scalable delivery of cloud services across AWS and potentially Azure Gov environments, preferably in federal government settings, following Agile processes using the SAFe framework.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies, including PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
2. Collaborate with Product Owners and 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. Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible, Packer, and AWS CloudFormation to automate deployments and maintain configuration consistency.
6. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with tools like Bamboo to streamline software deployment.
7. Monitor and troubleshoot cloud performance using tools like AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Splunk, Prometheus, and Grafana.
8. Apply 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 work is expected to continue but is subject to change based on customer needs.

Required Qualifications:

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

• Experience: At least 7 years in cloud application development, deployment, and maintenance, with proficiency in AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, and API Gateway.

• Skills/Certifications: Experience configuring and maintaining Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) on AWS; programming skills in Java, Python, or Node.js; experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines; familiarity with Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe; active Secret clearance.

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 a generous match and immediate vesting
• Competitive pay, 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 research and systems engineering to support our mission-critical clients. We offer challenging projects, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for career growth.

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

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.