Cloud Integration Staff Engineer Job Dothan area,Alabama USA,Software Development

Who We Are

CTI is a leading software, systems, and operational support corporation, specializing in providing user-focused technologies for military and other security applications. We are dedicated to engineering solutions on open, government-owned platforms to ensure the right capabilities are employed on the battlefield.

We are looking for a highly skilled cloud integration software engineer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and implementing cloud-native solutions for integrating enterprise data processing and autonomous edge systems. Strong communication and leadership skills are highly valued.

Responsibilities

Architect and develop cloud-native solutions that integrate autonomous systems, edge computing, and machine learning components
Collaborate in the design of open APIs to support integration across multiple disparate systems
Design and implement scalable, resilient, and efficient Kubernetes-based infrastructures
Lead a team in the development of edge computing solutions that seamlessly integrate with cloud platforms and enterprise systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning models into production environments
Implement enterprise integration strategies, connecting cloud-native systems with diverse data sources
Design and optimize edge integration solutions for autonomous devices and distributed systems
Architect and implement streaming data processing pipelines and data lake solutions
Contribute to program technical strategy and drive innovation with cloud-native and government open technologies

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field;
Master’s degree preferred
8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years focused on cloud-native technologies
Extensive experience with Kubernetes, including custom resource definitions, operators, and advanced networking concepts
Proficiency in edge computing architectures and technologies
Hands‑on experience integrating machine learning models into production environments
Expert‑level programming skills in an object‑oriented language such as Go, Python, or Java
Deep understanding of cloud platforms
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices
Proven experience in enterprise integration, including API design, messaging systems, and data integration patterns
Strong knowledge of edge integration technologies and protocols (Kafka, MQTT, CoAP, OPC‑UA)
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Strong leadership skills, with experience in mentoring, team building, and driving technical initiatives
The ability to obtain a US security clearance post‑start date. U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position

Beneficial Skills and Experience

Expertise in implementing event‑driven architectures and microservices
Experience with real‑time data processing and streaming technologies
Experience with edge‑to‑cloud data synchronization and offline‑first architectures
Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)
Familiarity with Git Ops practices and tools
Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and frameworks
Familiarity with UAS and autonomous systems
Proficiency with Apache Kafka and other message streaming platforms
Experience designing and implementing data lake solutions, data federation techniques and technologies
Expertise in streaming data processing frameworks (Apache Flink, Apache Spark Streaming)
Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and their integration into cloud ecosystems
Experience with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, protocols, and architectures
Contributions to open‑source projects in the cloud‑native ecosystem
Track record of successful technical leadership and delivery in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments

Benefits

CTI is a rapidly growing company offering the following:

Medical, dental and vision insurance
H.S.A. (partially funded by CTI) and Flex Spending
Company‑paid life insurance/AD&D and disability insurance
Optio…