Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software

We are seeking a Software Engineer Developer to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting mission-critical platform services in a government contracting environment. This role focuses on building cloud-native applications, implementing microservices architecture, and contributing to scalable backend services that meet DoD compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams while growing their expertise in distributed systems and secure software development practices.

Must be a US citizen.

Sign-on Bonus available

• Develop, maintain, and enhance scalable, efficient, and secure code for web applications and backend services in Azure cloud environments

• Build reliable systems that support high load and mission-critical workloads with focus on performance and stability

• Debug and troubleshoot issues in distributed and multi-threaded environments, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions

• Implement microservices using containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and work with service communication patterns (REST APIs, message queues, event-driven systems)

• Write clean, well-documented, maintainable code following established coding standards and best practices

• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to ensure code quality

• Develop and execute comprehensive testing including unit tests, integration tests, smoke testing, and regression testing

• Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements and document test results thoroughly

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Dev Ops, architecture, senior engineers, and project management to implement new features and enhancements

• Resolve software problems by analyzing issues, debugging code, and implementing appropriate fixes

• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute ideas for system design improvements

• Optimize existing applications for improved speed, scalability, and efficiency

• Work with senior engineers to understand technical requirements and translate them into working solutions

• Other duties as assigned

• Must be US Citizen

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience

• Cloud Platforms:
  Experience with Azure cloud services and development; AWS experience is a plus

• Programming:
  Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, Go, or similar)

• Microservices & Containers:
  Working knowledge of microservices architecture and hands‑on experience with Docker;
  Kubernetes exposure preferred

• APIs & Integration:
  Experience developing or consuming RESTful APIs; familiarity with message queues or event‑driven architectures is a plus

• Development Practices:
  Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and software development lifecycle

• Testing:
  Experience writing automated tests and performing various testing methodologies

• Problem‑Solving:
  Demonstrated ability to debug complex issues and implement effective solutions

• Security:
  Knowledge of secure coding practices and awareness of software security principles

• Collaboration:
  
  Strong teamwork skills with ability to work effectively in cross‑functional environments

Job Family
Information Technology

Job Function
Cloud Computing

Pay Type
Salary