Senior Cloud Software Engineer | AWS & DoD Secret

Foxhole Technology, Llc

Arlington (VA)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 155,000

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k), Roth, ESOP

Life and disability insurance

Education and training assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Foxhole Technology, Llc seeks an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and deploy cloud-native web applications using React, Next.js, and NestJS in a hybrid environment in the Arlington area. You will implement AWS patterns, integrate with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases, and drive CI/CD pipelines and IaC tooling.

Requirements include 7+ years in enterprise web development, AWS deployment experience, and a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

7+ years of progressive software engineering experience developing and supporting enterprise web applications.
Experience deploying applications in AWS, including Lambda, API Gateway, S3, ECS/Fargate, and Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation/CDK or equivalent).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, CodePipeline, CodeBuild, or similar tools.
Experience with Oracle and/or PostgreSQL databases, including schema design, stored procedures, ORM frameworks, and performance tuning.
Experience implementing secure application development practices, including MFA integration (Okta/CyberArk) and NIST security standards.
Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Active DoD Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy cloud-native web applications using React, Next.js (frontend), and NestJS (backend).
Implement AWS-native infrastructure patterns including Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and ECS/Fargate.
Integrate NestJS apps with relational databases (Oracle and/or PostgreSQL/Aurora).
Develop and maintain database objects including stored procedures, functions, and schema migrations using ORM tooling (TypeORM or Prisma).
Utilize database tools such as DBeaver, pgAdmin, or SQL Developer for development and troubleshooting.
Drive data quality initiatives and provide production support for database-related issues.
Participate in automated deployment processes using AWS-native tooling (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CloudFormation/CDK) or equivalent IaC frameworks.
Collaborate with team members to create and maintain deployment automation scripts and documentation.
Use CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, and Nexus to manage code repositories, build pipelines, and artifact storage.
Contribute to continuous integration and delivery processes to ensure rapid and reliable software releases.
Integrate web apps with MFA products such as OKTA and CyberArk.
Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
Work in an agile scrum environment, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including testers, to swarm stories and resolve issues quickly.
Assist in the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
Provide ongoing support to the testing teams, including troubleshooting, clarifying requirements, and resolving defects to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Utilize Jira Service Management for issue tracking, service requests, and project management.