Specialist, Software Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a highly skilled Specialist, Software Engineer/Cloud Developer to join the team at Melbourne, FL (Patrick Space Force Base). The role focuses on designing, developing, and deploying scalable AWS cloud-based applications with an active TS/SCI clearance, working onsite.

You will migrate apps to cloud architectures and ensure secure, cost-effective deployments. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s (or higher) with years of relevant experience and DoD IAT II certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience; graduate degree adds value.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• DoD IAT Level II Certification must be obtained within 80 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud-based applications on AWS.
• Migrate existing applications to cloud-based architecture.
• Ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions using AWS best practices.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and deliver cloud solutions.
• Produce detailed documentation for design, development, and deployment.

Skills

AWS cloud development

Cloud migration

Customer engagement

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Gitlab pipelines

EC2 deployments

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Software Engineer (Cloud Developer)

Job Code: 41850

Job Location: Melbourne, FL (Patrick Space Force Base)

Job Schedule: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Specialist, Software Engineer/Cloud Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will hold an active TS/SCI clearance and work onsite at Patrick Space Force Base. This role involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-based applications using Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Leverage experience in cloud development in AWS to build robust cloud-based applications.
• Migrate existing applications into cloud-based architecture
• Ensure that the applications are scalable, secure, and cost-effective by utilizing the best practices and services provided by AWS.
• Engage in daily interactions with customers to understand their requirements and provide suitable cloud-based solutions.
• Produce detailed documentation to support the design, development, and deployment processes, ensuring clarity and reproducibility.
• Adapt to support various mission areas, demonstrating flexibility and a strong commitment to achieving mission success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• DoD IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+) must be obtained within 80 days of hire.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• On-site/field experience.
• Cloud migration experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with automating deployments and configuration of EC2 instances.
• Familiarity with the C2S Access Portal (CAP) and high‑side AWS environments.
• Experience with configuration of Gitlab pipelines for automated deployment of cloud resources.
• Proficiency in designing, developing, configurating, and deploying cloud-based applications using AWS services.
• A collaborative team player with experience working in a dynamic team environment.

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