Senior Cloud Software Engineer (Full-Stack)

Tanaq Technical Services (TTS) is an 8(a) Alaskan Native Small Business that specializes in delivering Enterprise Integrated Technology Solutions and Support Services to the Federal Government. They are seeking a Senior Cloud Software Engineer to provide advanced application support for cloud-based application development, modernization, and implementation in support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This role involves designing, developing, and deploying secure, scalable cloud applications to enhance customer experience and mission outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain full-stack, cloud-hosted applications (frontend, backend, APIs, integrations)
• Lead end-to-end solution design, coding, code reviews, and integration for enterprise applications
• Develop prototypes, proofs of concept (PoCs), and pilots; mature successful solutions to production scale
• Produce and maintain technical documentation (designs, test plans, architecture diagrams, deployment/runbooks) in approved repositories
• Ensure secure coding, automated testing, CI/CD, and alignment with 508 accessibility and CX validation
• Collaborate closely with UX, data, DevOps, security, and program management teams; support briefings/demos and technical reviews
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to support automated software development and deployment workflows
• Integrate security testing and compliance checks into DevSecOps pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning)
• Support migration and modernization of legacy systems to cloud environments
• Build and modernize full stack applications using cloud native architectures, integrating modern front end frameworks with scalable backend services and APIs
• Collaborate with enterprise architects to implement scalable platform services supporting AI and advanced analytics initiatives
• Ensure cloud solutions meet federal cybersecurity standards including NIST 800-53, FISMA, and Zero Trust architecture principles
• Implement secure identity and access management integrations aligned with EICAM and Zero Trust requirements
• Support security monitoring, logging, and compliance reporting within cloud environments
• Work within Agile development teams supporting iterative delivery of HUD modernization initiatives
• Collaborate with product owners, data architects, cybersecurity teams, and business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Contribute technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and system design artifacts

Requirements:

• 8+ years of full-stack development with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Front-end development expertise designing and coding user interfaces with frameworks React.js and React + TypeScript
• Back-end development experience writing server-side logic using Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), Java (Spring Boot), or .NET and managing databases PostgreSQL, SQL, NoSQL and ensure secure data handling
• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js
• Cloud integration experience using cloud-native services like serverless functions, container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), and managed databases. Deploying applications to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• API and service management experience building and integrating RESTful or GraphQL APIs and connecting third-party services (payment gateways, authentication providers, etc.)
• Experience with containerization technologies using Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift
• Experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD automation
• Knowledge of federal frameworks including 508, NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP
• Experience calling AI/ML APIs (Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex, etc.)
• Ability to pass required Federal background screening and obtain and maintain both government clearance and customer approval
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Previous experience in regulated/federal government environments is a plus
• Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure readiness and platform engineering
• Experience building applications that use Large Language Models (LLMs), Embeddings, Vector search, Chat/completion models
• Experience integrating AI into front-end and back-end workflows, integrating AI/ML APIs into applications, familiarity with LLMs, embeddings, and RAG architectures, and understanding of AI governance, responsible AI, and data handling constraints
• Familiarity with identity and access management solutions supporting Zero Trust architectures
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional preferred
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, or CKAD preferred