ME-Cloud Software Engineer

ME00613 - Cloud Software Engineer 3

Location:

Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee‑centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full‑scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry‑leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence.

Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long‑term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

• Seeking an experienced Cloud Software Engineer to design, develop, implement, and sustain secure cloud‑based solutions supporting mission‑critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs.
• The successful candidate will architect scalable, resilient cloud environments; develop cloud‑native applications and infrastructure; and support the deployment, integration, and optimization of enterprise cloud platforms.
• This position requires expertise in cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and Dev Sec Ops  practices to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient cloud operations.

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain secure cloud‑based applications and infrastructure supporting scalable, resilient, and mission‑critical environments.
• Architect cloud infrastructure and develop detailed technical designs, implementation plans, and system specifications for modern cloud platforms and services.
• Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, architects, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and develop cloud‑based products, applications, and enterprise solutions.
• Lead the deployment, integration, and optimization of cloud management platforms while continuously evaluating system performance, reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Support the development and expansion of enterprise cloud service offerings by identifying and implementing value‑added cloud capabilities.
• Develop technical solution recommendations, Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation, and cost analyses supporting cloud engineering initiatives.
• Perform cost‑benefit analyses comparing cloud‑based solutions with alternative deployment models, including virtual private networks (VPNs), dedicated hosting, and on‑premises infrastructure.
• Perform operations, maintenance, and sustainment of secure managed cloud platforms, ensuring high system availability, security, compliance, and performance.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS Cloud Formation, Terraform, or similar automation tools.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software builds, testing, deployments, and platform management.
• Develop automation for monitoring, alerting, and automated remediation of cloud infrastructure and application events.
• Monitor cloud environments using AWS‑native monitoring services and implement continuous improvements to enhance operational performance.
• Participate in Agile software development activities, including sprint planning, design reviews, code reviews, integration testing, and production deployments.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and application issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Eight (8) or more years of hands‑on experience in software development, including requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Four (4) or more years of software development experience using high‑level programming languages such as Java, C, or C++.
• Three (3) or more years of experience with software integration, unit testing, and development of test plans and test…