Senior Cloud Software Engineer TS/SCI w/Poly

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is looking for a Senior Cloud Software Engineer to support agile software design and development for products integrated into large-scale compute and storage systems. Candidates should have a strong background in software development with a focus on AWS, with experience in Java, C/C++, and cloud technologies. Requirements include active TS/SCI clearance and relevant certifications. This role involves guiding junior programmers and performing high-level software tasks in a collaborative product development team.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
• 8 years of software engineering experience or 6 years with a Master's degree.
• Experience with software development for UNIX/Linux.

Responsibilities

• Conduct requirements analysis and software design.
• Develop and maintain software in a high proficiency.
• Guide junior and mid-level programmers.

Skills

Java

C

C++

Python

JavaScript

Education

BS in a technical field

Masters in a technical field

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Salt

Apache Open-Source Hadoop

Spring Framework

Job description

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
• BS in a technical field and 8 years of experience; Masters and 6 years of experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution.
• Experience developing software with high level languages such as Java, C,C++.
• Shall have at least five (5) years of experience developing software for UNIX/Linux (Redhat versions 3-5) operating systems.
• StrongexperiencewithJavaProgramming for distributed systems, withexperiencein networking, multi-threading, and distributed systems debugging
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Salt, CDK, and Terraform
• Experience in Continuous Integration, Deployment, Testing and Ops Monitoring practices
• Agile developmentexperiencewith source code management practices and tools
• Well-grounded in Linux fundamentals and knowledge in at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, Ruby, Perl, etc.)
• Familiarity with microservices software development technique and container-orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with Containerization (e.g. Docker)
• Call-In Support may be required, along with possible Emergency Surge Support based on Ops Tempo
• AWS Cloud experience, hybrid cloud environments, and similar commercial cloud technologies is required. Experience includes leveraging existing AWS loads, integration/leveraging of platforms and prototypes, architecting AWS solutions with cost optimization in mind, and migrating to/utilizing native AWS cloud services.
• One of the following Cloud Developer Certification is required.
  • AWS Certified Developer-Associate
  • AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
  • Elastic Certified Engineer

Preferred Skills and Domain Experience:

• Apache Open-Source Hadoop
• Spring Framework, Python, and Bash
• Knowledge of security and compliance best practices
• Data Warehouses, Presentation Tools, Data Flows, and AnalyticsUI/UX experience, Accessibility/508 compliance, and front-end development experience are a plus as the team creates/maintains a graphical user interface
• JavaScript and Angular Familiarity
• Full Stack Development Experience
• Familiarity with using AI to aid in debugging and development

The team is seeking a senior Cloud Software Engineer on a product development team. The candidate will have a primary focus of supporting all aspects of agile software design and development for products that are integrated into systems on large scale compute and storage clusters in a COOP setup.

Responsibilities:

• Perform requirements analysis, software design, development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, Ops Monitoring, and problem diagnosis/resolution at a high level of proficiency and independence.
• Able to clearly communicate directions and provide guidance to more junior and mid-level programmer/analysts, as required.
• Cloud Software Engineers must be adept at developing solutions which integrated or extended COTS or GOTS products.
• Software Engineers may be responsible for evaluating/leading project needs, optimizations, determining tasks and durations, code/architecture reviews, and generating and reviewing designs for technical accuracy/completeness.