Dev Ops Cloud Developer

Planet Technologies, the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as Dev Ops Cloud Developer
. In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country.

This role shapes cloud architecture, automates cloud resource management, and enables delivery models such as Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Data as a Service (DaaS). It requires the ability to work on site in Huntsville, AL and to maintain an Active Top Secret Clearance.

• Researches, architects, develops, and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software including Dev Ops, security, and data analytic solutions.
• Drives, collaborates, and supports the planning of system and development deployment as well as meeting software compliance standards with a particular focus involving integrations and data analytic solutions.
• Implements prototypes using new technologies and innovative techniques.
• Performs ongoing maintenance and review of application systems and programs, identifies problems, and develops appropriate solutions.

• Designs and implement cloud service delivery models (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, DaaS) that meet business, security, and compliance requirements.
• Leads the design of reusable, scalable, and secure multi-cloud architectures.

• Implements Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automated configuration management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and Git Lab.
• Enforces Dev Sec Ops  best practices to ensure security and compliance are integrated into the entire cloud development lifecycle.

• Analyzes existing applications to determine cloud readiness and develop tailored migration strategies.
• Leads cloud migration initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption and maximal performance gain.

• Develops strategies for cloud failure recovery, high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and cost optimization.
• Recommends improvements to application performance cloud spend, and scalability.

• Collaborates with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure cloud deployments meet internal and regulatory standards.
• Implements cloud-native security services and monitors for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and threats.

• Mentors’ junior and mid-level developers on cloud technologies, best practices, and solution delivery and serves as a technical advisor across cross-functional teams, participating in enterprise-level cloud governance.

• 5+ years of software or cloud development experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead cloud role and a bachelor’s degree n computer science, engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Deep hands-on experience with major cloud providers and hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Advanced skills in Python, Java, or similar programming languages for cloud-native development.
• Expert in automation tools (Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible) and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of Dev Sec Ops  principles and secure software development.
• Proven experience building, deploying, and supporting mission-critical cloud applications.

• IAM/IAT Level 3 Cert (CISM, CCSP, CASP, CISSP).
• Professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect).
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture, serverless technologies, and event-driven design patterns.
• Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and compliance (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001).