PS - Cloud Developer/DevOps Engineer

Intelligent Decisions - Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Alexandria, VA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Cloud Developer/DevOps Engineer at Applied Insight plays a crucial role in enhancing the capabilities of federal government customers by leveraging advanced cloud technologies and DevOps methodologies. This position focuses on building enterprise-scale environments using AWS, automating processes, and collaborating with software engineers to improve security and streamline infrastructure. The role involves working on dynamic, short-term professional services engagements, emphasizing migration, evolution, and optimization within AWS-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Enhance current skillset by disrupting traditional workflows and processes using AWS technologies and DevOps methodologies.
• Build an enterprise-scale cloud presence within the Intelligence Community (IC) for software development, web hosting, and research.
• Work directly with AWS services and underlying operating systems to improve security automations and aid collaboration with software engineers.
• Create IT automation and orchestration activities across various operating systems, applications, and cloud computing platforms.
• Utilize open-source technologies and tools to address specific project use cases.
• Employ coding languages or scripting methodologies to develop custom workflows for problem-solving.
• Collaborate with project team members to devise solutions for complex technological infrastructure, security, or development challenges.
• Perform incremental testing on code, processes, and deployments to streamline execution and minimize errors.
• Implement event-driven architectures using cloud-native services and Infrastructure as Code.

Requirements

• Four (4+) years of experience in software development, software engineering, or systems automation.
• Experience with agile software development in Python, Go, or Node.js.
• DevOps experience in automation within Windows or Linux environments using scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell.
• Strong customer-facing skills to engage with senior personnel on trade-offs, best practices, project management, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, IS, or a related technical field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Nice-to-haves

• AWS experience preferred but not mandatory.
• AWS Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps Administrator Associate Certification.

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance options including a PPO plan with zero deductibles and an HSA plan.
• 401k with immediate vesting and company matching contributions.
• Fully paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• Generous paid time off with a single bucket of leave for employee discretion.
• Flexible work schedules with the ability to bank extra hours for additional time off.
• Government shutdown protection allowing up to 3 days of leave for inclement weather or budget issues without using personal leave.
• Employee-centric culture promoting empowerment and success.
• Commitment to learning and growth with training budgets, education assistance, mentorship programs, and collaborative learning sessions.
• Collaborative environment fostering communication and an open-door policy.