Senior Cloud Developer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Intelligent Decisions - Hanover, MD

Full-time - Senior

Hanover, MD

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Cloud Developer at Applied Insight plays a crucial role in enhancing the capabilities of federal government customers by leveraging advanced cloud technologies and 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.
• Interact with various operating systems, applications, environments, and cloud computing platforms to create IT automation and orchestration activities.
• Use open source technologies and tools to accomplish specific use cases encountered within the project.
• Utilize coding languages or scripting methodologies to solve problems with custom workflows.
• Collaborate with project team members to brainstorm solutions for complex technological infrastructure, security, or development problems.
• Perform incremental testing on code, processes, and deployments to streamline execution and minimize errors.
• Work with cloud native services to implement event-driven architectures via Infrastructure as Code.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of experience in software development, software engineering, or systems automation.
• Experience with agile software development in Python, Go, or Node.js.
• Experience performing automation in Windows or Linux environments using scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell.
• Customer-facing skills to drive discussions with senior personnel regarding trade-offs, best practices, project management, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• BS in Computer Science, IT, IS, or equivalent area of technical study.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Nice-to-haves

• AWS experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• AWS Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps Administrator Associate Certification.
• Experience working with JSON or YAML to write Infrastructure as Code.
• Familiarity with container orchestration services, especially Kubernetes.
• Experience with development CI/CD tools such as Git, Jira, GitLab, or Jenkins.
• Experience performing software development in Windows or Linux operating system environments.

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance options including a PPO plan with ZERO deductibles and an HSA plan.
• 401k Immediate Vesting with 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.
• Flexible work schedules with the ability to bank extra hours for additional time off.
• Government shutdown protection for up to 3 days without using leave.
• Commitment to learning and growth with training budgets and education assistance.
• Collaborative environment fostering communication and open door policy.