Software Cloud Engineer - Junior

ARA Brand; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara seeks a Junior Software Cloud Engineer in San Antonio, TX, to work on developing secure cloud solutions. You will join a collaborative team focusing on engineering and security for software-driven platforms.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's in Computer Science or IT and have 0-2 years experience. Key skills include hands-on experience with AWS/Azure, programming in Go or Python, and familiarity with Kubernetes and Terraform. The position requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Successfully acquire and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excel as a team player and maximize team performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud-based software solutions.
• Work with a collaborative team of engineers and security specialists.

Skills

Hands-on experience with AWS

Hands-on experience with Azure

Proficiency in programming languages such as Go

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python

Familiarity with containerization technologies

Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

SaltStack

Job description

At ARA, we strive to hire valuable colleagues with not only the right skills, but who also demonstrate our core values of passion, freedom, service and growth.

You will be working on a team that is building a software‑driven cloud solution. You will work with a multi‑disciplinary collaborative team of engineers and security specialists to design and implement secure cloud‑based software solutions.

• U.S. Citizenship (No exceptions; green card holders are not eligible).
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a closely related field with 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Successfully acquire and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Successfully obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+, CCNA‑Security, etc.) within 60 days of hire.
• Good oral & written communication skills.
• Excel as a team player and strive to maximize team & department performance.
• Willing to work on‑site, daily, at our Raleigh, NC or San Antonio, TX location.

Software Cloud Engineer - Junior Preferred Experience & Skills:

At our core, we value passion, a willingness to learn, and strong teamwork. We believe that with the right mindset, work ethic, and skills, you can thrive in this role.

• Hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure or other cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, Amazon ECS/EKS or OpenShift.
• Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, SaltStack.

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship (No exceptions; green card holders are not eligible). Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a closely related field with 0-2 years of relevant work experience. Successfully acquire and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access. Successfully obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 60 days of hire. Good oral & written communication skills. Excel as a team player and strive to maximize team & department performance. Willing to work on‑site daily, at our Raleigh, NC or San Antonio, TX location.

Education

Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field.

Experience

Less than 2 years: Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.