Senior Cloud Developer

AnaVation, LLC; Virginia, Great Falls Crossing (MN, VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Cloud Developer, where you'll make a significant impact by developing and optimizing enterprise applications in AWS environments. This role emphasizes collaboration within Agile teams and focuses on innovative solutions for cloud services, including the management of Atlassian tools. With a commitment to security and best practices, you'll play a crucial role in automating deployments and ensuring the integrity of cloud infrastructure. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous medical insurance cost sharing

100% company-paid dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with generous match

Paid leave and holiday packages

Tuition and training reimbursement

Life and AD&D insurance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in AWS application development and maintenance.
• Proficiency in AWS services and Atlassian tools management.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or Node.js.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for cloud applications.
• Automate cloud deployments and manage infrastructure.

Skills

AWS EC2

AWS S3

AWS Lambda

AWS RDS

CloudFormation

Java

Python

Node.js

DevOps Practices

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

11 years of relevant experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Ansible

Packer

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 cloud management services, including 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 enable efficient software development and deployment in the cloud.
7. Monitor and troubleshoot cloud performance using solutions such as AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Splunk, Prometheus, and Grafana.
8. Implement and adhere to cloud security best practices, including network security, data encryption, multi-factor authentication, and integration with cloud 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: A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field is preferred. Alternatively, a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience.
• Experience: At least 7 years of experience developing, deploying, and maintaining applications in AWS.
• Skills and Certifications: Proficiency with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, and API Gateway. Experience configuring, customizing, and maintaining Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) on AWS infrastructure. Programming skills in Java, Python, or Node.js, with a strong understanding of object-oriented design. Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and version control. Experience working in Agile organizations using Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, and SAFe.
• Security Clearance: Must hold an 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, and training 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 advanced software to support mission success. We offer challenging projects, a top-tier work environment, and a collaborative team.

If you're looking to grow your career and make a difference, AnaVation is the perfect 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, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.