Senior Cloud Developer

Role Overview

• Develop and implement cloud infrastructure for applications and migrate existing on-premises applications to the cloud.
• Analyze applications and provide recommendations for platform migration, deployment into a cloud environment, and optimization.
• Provide strategies for failure/recovery, cost optimization, and benefit analyses for cloud, cloud-agnostic, and on-premises services.
• Manage policies for cloud service usage, new technology requests, and ensure the establishment of a secure cloud environment.
• Ensure appropriate availability and uptime design for cloud services.
• Work independently to design and develop new software products or major enhancements to existing cloud software.
• Debug cloud stacks and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Platform governance by enforcing compliance frameworks following Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA).
• Maintain ATO compliance and remediation of security findings throughout the accreditation process for infrastructure, platform and application components.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree Information Technology or related field or Equivalent Experience
• 8 years of experience
• Container orchestration and security practices in AWS EKS
• Container security best practices for image scanning and vulnerability remediation – Aqua Security, Nessus and ACSA experience
• Proficient in DevSecOps practices and automation tools – GitLab and GitLab Runners expertise and proven ability to secure pipelines
• Implement least privileged access with Zero Trust best practices
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform to automate platform services
• Proven experience in cloud architecture and cloud service delivery models
• Strong analytical skills to provide recommendations for cloud migration and deployment
• Ability to manage cloud policies and ensure secure cloud environments
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
• Must be able to pass a background check
• May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
• Minimum Skills Required: Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices.
• Ability to recommend and implement software upgrades.
• Experience in software maintenance and testing to ensure continued functionality.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with modern web development frameworks and libraries.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Knowledge of database management and integration.
• Understanding of web security best practices.
• Ability to document processes and code for future maintenance and upgrades.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Cloud
• Terraform

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off