Cloud Software Engineer

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to design, develop, and enhance complex Big Data cloud systems in support of mission-driven environments. This role focuses on back-end data processing, analytics, indexing, and distributed computing, and is ideal for someone with strong experience in cloud technologies, Information Retrieval, and the Hadoop ecosystem. You'll contribute across the software lifecycle, helping build scalable solutions, optimize performance, and support the development of cloud-based data processing systems.

• Design, develop, maintain, and test software components supporting Big Data and cloud-based systems, with a focus on back-end processing, analytics, indexing, and retrieval
• Implement complex distributed workflows, including Map Reduce analytics, cloud-based information retrieval, and integrations with distributed file systems, Big Table technologies, and coordination frameworks
• Serve as a technical contributor and subject matter resource for cloud computing and Hadoop-related technologies, supporting software design, architecture, debugging, and performance optimization
• Oversee software development tasks to ensure work is completed in accordance with project requirements, development standards, and quality expectations
• Support system and software design decisions, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, COTS/GOTS integration, and requirements analysis from system level to individual components
• Troubleshoot software issues, document test results, and recommend improvements to documentation, tooling, and software development processes
• Support multi-node cloud-based environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve scalability, maintainability, and overall system performance

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) and 12+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 4 years supporting Big Data cloud or distributed computing environments
• Experience designing and developing cloud-based software systems with strong knowledge of Information Retrieval, distributed computing, Map Reduce, distributed file systems, Big Table technologies, coordination frameworks, and multi-node environments
• Hands‑on experience with a subset of modern cloud and development tools such as Dev Ops practices, Elasticsearch, NiFi, Python, Java/Spring Boot, Angular, and related Hadoop ecosystem technologies in Linux-based environments

• Experience architecting cloud solutions and debugging distributed computing frameworks
• Familiarity with virtualization, cloud security, and information assurance practices
• Experience with Java-based development, RESTful services, and object-oriented design
• Exposure to large-scale data environments or mission-focused analytics systems

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
  None
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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