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Cloud Software Engineer with Java or C/C++ with an active TS/SCI with a FullScope Polygraph Securit

3 days ago by Next Step Systems
  • Salary negotiable
  • Annapolis Junction, MD, US
  • Full-time
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Cloud Software Engineer role on a product development team building and sustaining software integrated into large-scale compute clusters and AWS cloud infrastructure. You’ll lead agile design/development (new capabilities, testing, performance tuning, ops/sustainment) while mentoring junior staff, for Next Step Systems in a cleared, onsite environment. Standout perk: high compensation range plus benefits (medical, retirement, PTO).

Key skills
Active TS/SCI with Full Scope PolygraphJavaC/C++AWS (SDKs, APIs, core services)AWS cloud architecture designInfrastructure as Code (CloudFormation or Terraform)CI/CD (deployment, testing, monitoring)Linux/UNIX (RedHat 3-5)Distributed systems (networking, multithreading)Kubernetes and microservices
Pays USD $150,000–$250,000 per year, reflecting a senior, highly cleared onsite cloud engineering role in the Annapolis Junction market.
You'll thrive here if you’re a senior cleared engineer who enjoys hands-on AWS + Linux development on large-scale systems, working independently in agile teams and guiding junior developers onsite.
Why apply
  • USD $150k–$250k salary range
  • Medical, retirement plan, PTO
  • Work on AWS large-scale clusters
Job Description Cloud Software Engineer with Java or C/C++ with an active TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph Security Clearance Required, Onsite The team is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer with Java or C/C++. This is a position on a product development team. The candidate will have a primary focus of supporting all aspects of agile software design and development for products that are integrated into systems on large scale compute clusters and AWS Cloud Infrastructure. Duties include design & development of new capabilities, testing, optimization & performance tuning, and operation & sustainment functions. As a Cloud Software Engineer with Java or C/C++, you are expected to perform requirements analysis, software design, development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution at a high level of proficiency and independence. You are expected to communicate directions and provide guidance to more Junior Programmer/Analysts, as required. The Cloud Software Engineer with Java or C/C++ must be adept at developing solutions which integrated or extended COTS or GOTS products. Additionally, the Cloud Software Engineer with Java or C/C++may be responsible for evaluating project needs, determining tasks and durations, and generating and reviewing designs for technical accuracy, completeness. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph security clearance. This is a 100% Onsite position and not open for Hybrid and/or Remote. Qualifications Cloud Software Engineer Qualifications: Must have an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph security clearance. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in a related technical field is highly desired, which will be considered equivalent to 2 years of experience. A Master's degree in a Technical Field will be considered equivalent to 4 years of experience. Note: A degree in Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar degree will be considered as a technical field. Need at least 8 years of experience in Software Development/Engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution. Need at least 6 years of experience developing software with high level languages such as Java, C/C++. Need at least 5 years of experience developing software for UNIX/Linux (RedHat versions 3-5) operating systems. Proficiency in using AWS SDKs and APIs. Expertise in AWS Cloud Architecture design. Deep understanding of AWS Services. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform. Expertise in Continuous Integration, Deployment, Testing and Monitoring practices. Java programming for distributed systems, with experience in networking and multi-threading. Agile development experience with source code management practices and tools. Well-grounded in Linux fundamentals and knowledge in at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, Ruby, Perl, etc.). Familiarity with microservices software development techniques and container-orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes). Cloud Developer Certification.

Cloud Software Engineer Preferred Skills: Apache Open Source Hadoop Apache Open Source Accumulo Apache Open Source NiFi Knowledge of security and compliance best practices

Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Keywords: Annapolis Junction MD Jobs, Cloud Software Engineer, Java, C/C++, AWS, Cloud, UNIX, Linux, SDK, API, Infrastructure as Code, IAC, Cloud Formation, Terraform, Ruby, Python, Perl, NiFi, Open Source, Hadoop, Accumulo, Programming, Programmer/Analyst, Software Developer, TS/SCI Security Clearance, Full Scope Polygraph Security Clearance, Maryland Recruiters, IT Jobs, Maryland Recruiting Looking to hire a Cloud Software Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD or in other cities? Our IT recruiting agencies and staffing companies can help. We help companies that are looking to hire Cloud Software Engineers for jobs in Annapolis Junction, Maryland and in other cities too. Please contact our IT recruiting agencies and IT staffing companies today! Additional Information Please check out all of our jobs at

Compensation

USD 150000 - USD 250000 - yearly

Reference: 22598_2659910436·Original posting
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