Software Engineer

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Software Engineer / AWS Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure cloud-based applications and data solutions within a highly classified mission environment. This position requires strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, Python and Java development, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, Linux, Docker, and infrastructure-as-code using the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).

 

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain secure web applications within the Sponsor’s classified JWICS and C2S cloud environments.
• Develop cloud-based applications and solutions using Python and Java.
• Design, develop, query, optimize, and maintain Elasticsearch and AWS OpenSearch environments.
• Write and tune complex queries against structured and unstructured datasets using SQL and Elasticsearch/OpenSearch query languages.
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services, including:
  • Lambda functions and layers
  • Amazon S3
  • AWS Batch
  • Amazon EC2
  • Amazon EventBridge
  • Amazon SQS
  • Amazon SNS
  • IAM roles and policies
  • Amazon DynamoDB
  • AWS container services
• Build and maintain cloud infrastructure using the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
• Develop Linux shell scripts to support automation, deployment, and system operations.
• Build, maintain, and deploy Docker containers and images.
• Transform data from multiple file types and formats into standardized formats such as JSON, CSV, and XML.
• Work closely with application developers to identify and implement infrastructure, deployment, and operational requirements.
• Apply knowledge of programming, software tools, operating systems, networking, and cloud technologies to solve complex mission and collection requirements.
• Assess technical and project requirements and provide informed recommendations on architecture, implementation, and delivery approaches.
• Collaborate with technical teams across multiple organizational boundaries.

Qualifications:

Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly on day one of employment

• Demonstrated experience working within the Sponsor’s cloud environment.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining secure web applications on classified Sponsor networks, including JWICS and C2S.
• Strong programming experience with Python.
• Experience programming in Java.
• Hands-on experience designing, developing, querying, and maintaining Elasticsearch and/or AWS OpenSearch.
• Experience writing and optimizing complex queries against structured and unstructured datasets using SQL and Elasticsearch/OpenSearch query languages.
• Experience with Linux shell scripting.
• Experience building Docker containers and images.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including Lambda, S3, Batch, EC2, EventBridge, SQS, SNS, IAM, DynamoDB, and container services.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar infrastructure-as-code tools are not substitutes for the required AWS CDK experience.
• Experience transforming data from multiple file formats into standardized formats such as JSON, CSV, and XML.
• Experience working with application developers to define and implement infrastructure and deployment requirements.
• Experience translating mission and operational needs into technical requirements.
• Ability to assess project requirements and provide informed technical recommendations.
• Experience collaborating with technical teams across multiple organizations and functional boundaries.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.