Cloud Developer (Senior)

About the position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Developer to lead the design, development, and implementation of cloud-based solutions in support of enterprise-level modernization efforts. This role is critical in establishing secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments, supporting multiple service delivery models including PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and DaaS. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud architecture, DevSecOps automation, application migration strategies, and a comprehensive understanding of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments. An active Top Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud service delivery models and architectural frameworks to enable PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and DaaS.
• Implement infrastructure and application automation using DevSecOps tools and practices.
• Develop and migrate secure cloud-native and hybrid applications.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing applications and recommend migration, deployment, or rehosting strategies for cloud environments.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud strategy including failover and recovery plans, cost optimization, and benefit analysis across cloud, cloud-agnostic, and on-premise services.
• Debug cloud stack issues, manage cloud policies, and evaluate new cloud technologies to meet mission requirements.
• Establish and maintain secure and compliant cloud environments with a focus on performance, availability, and scalability.
• Work independently to design, develop, and implement new cloud applications or enhance existing cloud-based solutions.
• Lead efforts to define cloud governance standards and ensure compliance with security and data protection policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and enterprise architects to align solutions with organizational goals.
• Document system architectures, processes, and procedures, and support knowledge transfer efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in cloud development or architecture.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Proven experience designing and deploying solutions using cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with cloud security best practices and managing secure environments.
• Ability to architect cloud solutions that support high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability.
• Proficient in scripting and automation languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect).
• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.
• Familiarity with enterprise logging, monitoring, and performance tools.
• Background in government or highly regulated environments.