Cloud Software Engineer Level 3 (DevOps focused)

About the role We are seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support mission-critical cyber operations within our Cyber Mission business unit. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain secure cloud-based applications that automate complex workflows and enable mission operators to execute high-priority national security missions. Working in an Agile, DevOps-focused environment, you will leverage modern cloud technologies to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions.

What you'll do Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud-based software applications. Support the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, integration, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting. Develop system enhancements and performance improvements to support operational stability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-focused capabilities. Support CI/CD pipeline development, automation, and DevOps practices.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems. Qualifications U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance with current Polygraph. 8+ years of software development/engineering experience supporting requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field preferred. A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.

A Master’s degree may substitute for four years of experience. Acceptable fields include Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or related disciplines. Must possess one of the following certifications: AWS Certified Developer – Associate AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Experience with full-stack development using Java and JavaScript.

Experience with Java, Spring Framework, and JUnit. Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React or Vue.js. Experience developing and integrating REST APIs and JSON-based services. Experience with Elasticsearch/ELK, Redis, and MongoDB. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications. Experience with AWS cloud services. Experience using Git/GitLab and CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins.

Preferred Qualifications Experience developing secure, cloud-native applications in mission-critical environments. Experience with Agile software development methodologies. Experience supporting DevOps automation and continuous delivery practices. Strong troubleshooting skills with distributed systems and enterprise-scale applications. Ability to work collaboratively while independently driving technical solutions.