Cloud Software Engineer, Junior to Mid-Level

Cloud Software Engineer, Junior to Mid-Level

woodcons.com

Location: Ft. Meade, Maryland, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Telework: None

Salary Range: $150,000 to $250,000 per year

** Salary ranges are based on minimum education and years of experience and may increase based on education and/or experience.

Overview: We are seeking motivated and skilled Cloud Software Engineers to join our team on a government contract. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive cloud software research, development, and engineering services. 

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their qualifications and experience.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

• Design, implement, integrate and test new features and capabilities for cloud native service offerings.
• Conduct containerization and container deployment training sessions, which include hands-on software configuration and programming exercises.
• Develop API-based interfaces to support search and presentation of operational data.
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Design and code new software and modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new systems, modified systems, and operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing databases, proposed databases, and data repositories.
• Write and review software and system documentation.
• Design and implement complex database and data repository interfaces/queries.
• Develop and implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users and system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas.
• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, and improve its performance.
• Design, develop, and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
• Apply concepts to develop, test, and maintain, high-performance, innovative cloud-based applications.
• Provide cloud technologies, techniques and tools (e.g., containerization, container orchestration, data integration pipelines, provisioning automation, monitoring, application management, and function based (such as server-less) technologies).
• Apply configuration management concepts and software development best practices.
• Apply Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) principles.

Junior Cloud Software Engineer:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science or related discipline) from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of relevant cloud domain experience.
  • A Master’s degree in relevant discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of relevant experience reducing the requirement to two (2) years of Cloud domain experience.
  • In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an additional four (4) years of cloud domain experience may be substituted for total of eight (8) years.
  • Cloudera Certified Hadoop Developer, CompTIA Cloud Plus (Cloud+), AWS, or Microsoft Azure certification may be substituted for one (1) year of Cloud experience.
• One (1) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with implementation of Cloud Distributed File System.
• One (1) year of experience with implementing architectures that support complex MapReduce analytics.
• One (1) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with Cloud Distributed Coordination Frameworks.

Mid-Level Cloud Software Engineer:

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science or related discipline) from an accredited college or university is required and eight (8) years’ of relevant cloud domain experience.
  • A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of relevant experience reducing the requirement to six (6) years of cloud domain experience.
  • In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an additional four (4) years of cloud domain experience, may be substituted for a total of twelve (12) years.
  • Cloudera Certified Hadoop Developer, CompTIA Cloud Plus (Cloud+), AWS, and Microsoft Azure foundational or fundamental level certification may be substituted for one (1) year of Cloud experience. AWS and Microsoft Azure Associate, Expert, or Specialty certification may be substituted for three (3) years of Cloud domain experience.
• Two (2) years of Cloud and Distributed Computing Information Retrieval (IR).
• One (1) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with implementation of Cloud Distributed File System.
• One (1) year of experience with implementing complex MapReduce analytics.
• One (1) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with Cloud Distributed Coordination Frameworks.
• Two (2) years of experience with programs utilizing Big Data Cloud technologies

Fringe Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical government projects that make a difference.
• Career Growth: Take advantage of professional development opportunities and career advancement.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and flexible environment that values work-life balance.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.