Cloud Developer Level 1

Job Title Cloud Developer Level 1

Location Mc Lean , VA 22102 US (Primary)
Category Research, Development, and Engineering Job Type Full-Time Career Level Staff Education Bachelor 's Degree Travel Up  to 25%
Security Clearance Required Top Secret

Job Description Cloud Developer (CD) Level-1 (L1)

Position Overview The  Cloud Developer Level-1 position is designed for entry-level professionals beginning their career in cloud software development for Mission Systems (MS). This role provides foundational experience in software development and cloud technologies while supporting mission-critical systems under close supervision and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities Core Development Functions Requirements Support Assist in analyzing software, hardware, and cloud architecture for aircraft, surface, and ground mission systems.

Support development of system, subsystem, and functional software/cloud requirements under supervision.

Software Development Develop and maintain MS software components using multiple technologies. Examples listed below are not all inclusive.

Languages:

JAVA, JavaScript, Python, C++, C#, SQL, etc.

Web Technologies: AWS (S2, EC2, SQS, Lambda), Kubernetes, Docker, Container registries, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD tools, HTML, CSS, Kafka, Bootstrap, XML, etc.

Specialized: OWL, WCD1L, GIT, GITLAB, Confluence, etc.

Contribute to full-stack solutions including GUI components and back-end sensor interfaces under guidance.

System Integration Assist in developing scripts, installing applications, and configuring software systems.

Support creation of interfaces to external/internal systems and sensors.

Help with software installation across various hardware configurations and cloud environments.

Testing & Quality Assurance Develop and execute unit tests under supervision.

Participate in system and integration testing activities.

Conduct testing in labs and on assets (command centers, surface platforms, aircraft) with senior developer oversight.

Participate in code reviews and actively incorporate feedback.

Documentation & Collaboration Assist in developing technical documentation for software, cloud, and GUI changes.

Work closely with team members to support software usability and reliability.

Build professional relationships and learn organizational vision and goals.

Job Requirements Qualifications Education  Requirements Primary: BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field

Alternative:
Bachelor's degree with relevant coursework, certifications, or internship experience.

Non-degree Path:
Combination of technical boot camps, certifications, and relevant project experience.

Experience Requirements Minimum: 0-1 year of fulltime employment of software/cloud development beyond graduation.

Acceptable:
Recent graduates with relevant internships, co-op experience, or academic projects.

Preferred:
Exposure to agile development methodologies through coursework or internships.

Clearance Requirements Must be able to obtain and maintain at least a Secret clearance within 6 months.

U.S. citizenship required.

Working Conditions Travel Up  to 10% travel to meet Government requirements.

Travel typically accompanied by senior team members.

Work Environment Works under direct supervision of senior developers and Team Leads Assigned to team projects with clear guidance and mentorship.

Works 8-hour days during normal workdays for an average of 1920 labor hours per year, excluding federal holidays and PTO.May work on small, well-defined tasks independently after initial training period.

Reports to Chief Integration Officer (CIO), Cloud Lead, Project Manager, Leads, and senior developers.

Key Competencies Technical Skills Basic understanding of agile software development practices.

Foundational knowledge of…