Cloud Engineer - SME

Pendulum LLC

Chantilly, VA
30+ days ago

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Skills

Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)unmatched
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)unmatched
Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
AngularJSunmatched
Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
Architectural Designunmatched
Architectural Servicesunmatched
Atlassian JIRAunmatched
CSS (Cascading Style Sheet)unmatched
Cloud Architectureunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Computer Programmingunmatched
Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
Continuous Integrationunmatched
Data Migrationunmatched
Data Modelingunmatched
Database Designunmatched
Database Programmingunmatched
Database Technologyunmatched
DevOpsunmatched
Documentationunmatched
HTML (HyperText Markup Language)unmatched
High Availabilityunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Javaunmatched
JavaScript Frameworksunmatched
Jenkinsunmatched
Knowledge Transferunmatched
Microsoft C# (C Sharp)unmatched
Microsoft SharePointunmatched
MongoDBunmatched
NoSQLunmatched
Node.jsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
PostgreSQLunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Quality Assurance Softwareunmatched
React.jsunmatched
Relational Databases (RDBMS)unmatched
SQL Databasesunmatched
Security Patchesunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
Sprint Planningunmatched
Stress Testingunmatched
Test Automationunmatched
Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
Test Scriptsunmatched
Testingunmatched
User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched
Vue.jsunmatched

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope PolygraphSkill Level(s): Subject Matter Expert

use software such as Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, or similar to create user stories, plan sprints, or track work requirements.

design a scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architecture using AWS services.

use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform to create and manage infrastructure.

set up a development, test, and production environments, including AWS accounts, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems.

design and develop databases, including schema design, data modeling, and data migration.

configure Cl/CD pipelines to automate deployment and testing.

develop the application.

perform unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing to ensure the application meets the required standards.

deploy the application to the production environment.set up monitoring and logging tools to track application performance and identify issues.
perform ongoing maintenance, including bug fixes, security patches, and performance optimizations.

maintain documentation and perform knowledge transfer to ensure a smooth handover.

Required SkillsClearance Level: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope PolygraphSkill Level(s): Subject Matter Expert

The Candidate shall possess and provide the following required skills and demonstrated experience:

AWS Cloud Expertise and be familiar with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lamda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB as examples.

Solution Architecture in designing scalable, secure and highly available cloud architectures.

Solution Architecture in designing scalable, secure and highly available cloud architectures.

Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline.

programming skills in Java, Python, Node.js, C#, or Go.database design, development of database tables, views, queries, and management, including complex relational databases, SQL databases in RDS, (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB).
Front-end Development skills, with expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.

experience working in an Agile environment.

Highly Desired SkillsOther skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:

AWS Certifications: Solutions Architect, Data Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Developer.

experience working within Sponsor's environment.

experience working with API’s communicating between systems.experience working with any software automated test tool, experience building scripts, maintaining test collections, scaling demand (stress test), etc.

Employment Type: Full TimeWorkplace Type: On-Site

WHY PENDULUMAt Pendulum, we set an industry standard of doing right by our people so we can do right by our clients. We generously offer:

• 11% 401(k) Matching Contribution• 5 weeks of Paid Leave• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision• Generous Training Budget• Employee Referral Bonus• Business Development / Growth Incentives• Opportunities for Paid Training/Certifications and Education

Application Deadline 8/20/2025Ref#:4053-02

Please be aware that all of our current positions require an Active U.S Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with an Active Full Scope Polygraph which requires U.S citizenship.

Pendulum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pendulum is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment 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, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that Pendulum may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide in your application, with its affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

Pendulum maintains a drug-free workplace and may perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, where required by contract and permitted by law.

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Location

Chantilly, VA

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