Cloud Software Engineer

Cloud Software Engineer Graham Technologies - 5.0 Springfield, VA Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Containerization systems Athena Commercial use (data warehousing systems) Software engineering Data Integration (Data management) Node.js Continuous Delivery (CD) implementation Infrastructure as Code (IaC) C# Spark NumPy Amazon ECS System design Infrastructure architecture design Microservices Pandas Data Architecture Design (Architecture design skills) Cloud database architecture Cloud Native Design APIs Developing and maintaining backend systems System deployment Cloud automation Amazon Simple Queue Service TS/SCI with Polygraph DynamoDB Distributed computing DevOps automation Real-time data processing implementation Machine learning frameworks Full Job Description Graham Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Cloud Software Engineer to support a mission-critical federal customer in a classified environment. This role combines cloud engineering, full-stack software development, data engineering, and distributed systems architecture within AWS cloud environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, AWS cloud-native services, Infrastructure as Code, microservices architecture, and large-scale data processing systems. This position requires hands-on engineering capabilities, architectural leadership, and the ability to solve complex technical challenges in secure government environments.

Location:

AWS (Herndon, VA) and Customer Site (Springfield, VA)

Work Schedule:

Approximately 50% onsite within SCIF environments at AWS Herndon and Springfield customer locations SecurityAccess Requirements Active TS/SCI clearance with current CI Polygraph Currently eligible and cleared with the Springfield, VA customer Active SBU, COE, and SIPR/SECNet customer accounts AWS Green Badge (or eligibility for crossover) Company-issued laptop Ability and willingness to work within a SCIF daily or as required Key Responsibilities Design and implement enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure utilizing AWS CDK and Infrastructure as Code methodologies Architect, develop, and maintain scalable microservices-based applications Build and optimize large-scale data engineering pipelines supporting analytics and operational workloads Lead full-stack development efforts using modern Python and JavaScript/TypeScript technologies Develop cloud-native and serverless solutions leveraging AWS managed services Implement event-driven architectures and distributed systems solutions Perform code reviews and establish engineering best practices across development teams Drive architectural decisions focused on scalability, security, maintainability, and performance Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across cloud platforms and distributed environments Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative technical solutions supporting mission objectives Required Qualifications Software Engineering 7+ years of professional software engineering experience with a cloud-first development approach Strong software architecture and system design experience Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical and distributed systems challenges Python Development 5+ years of advanced Python development experience Expertise with FastAPI, Flask, Django, or equivalent frameworks Strong experience with: Pandas NumPy Apache Spark Experience with asynchronous programming and application performance optimization JavaScript / TypeScript Development 5+ years of modern JavaScript/TypeScript development experience 3+ years of Node.js backend development 3+ years of experience with frontend frameworks such as: React Vue.js Angular Experience with modern package managers, build tools, and development workflows Cloud ArchitectureMicroservices 4+ years designing and implementing microservices architectures Experience with: Event-driven architectures Service-oriented systems Message queuing technologies API design and versioning Service mesh technologies Data Engineering 4+ years of data engineering experience Experience developing ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS services including: AWS Glue EMR Kinesis Step Functions Experience with: Data lakes Data warehouses Analytics platforms Real-time streaming architectures AWS Cloud Engineering 3+ years of experience with AWS cloud-native services Advanced experience with: Lambda API Gateway EventBridge SQS SNS Experience with AWS data services: RDS DynamoDB Redshift S3 Athena Experience with container orchestration technologies: ECS Fargate EKS Infrastructure as Code 2+ years of hands-on AWS CDK experience Experience building reusable CDK constructs and enterprise deployment frameworks Experience implementing multi-environment deployment strategies and infrastructure automation Preferred Qualifications Government SecurityCompliance 4+ years supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes Experience implementing and documenting

NIST 800-53

security controls Experience supporting FedRAMP-compliant environments Security automation and continuous compliance monitoring experience Machine LearningAdvanced Analytics 3+ years working with advanced analytics and machine learning platforms Experience with: AWS SageMaker Databricks MLOps platforms Model deployment and machine learning pipeline experience Database Technologies Experience administering and optimizing: Amazon RDS DynamoDB MongoDB Relational and NoSQL data modeling expertise Database performance tuning and optimization experience DevSecOps Experience integrating security tooling into CI/CD pipelines Hands-on experience with: SonarQube Snyk Checkmarx Secrets management and secure software development practices ArchitectureReliability High availability and disaster recovery design experience Business continuity planning Cloud cost optimization and performance tuning Enterprise-scale architecture design MonitoringObservability Experience with: CloudWatch DataDog New Relic Prometheus Grafana Distributed tracing and application performance monitoring expertise Leadership Experience leading technical initiatives and cross-functional engineering teams Agile software development experience Proven track record delivering complex technical projects Additional Technical Skills Experience with additional programming languages such as: Go Java C# Open-source contributions and active participation in technical communities

Compensation:

At Graham Technologies, we believe in treating everyone with fairness and respect. Our compensation package is designed to ensure fair pay for work, reflecting our commitment to integrity. Many IT companies offer similar services, but what truly sets us apart is our people! We care deeply about our employees and consistently show our appreciation-not just for the final outcomes, but also for the effort and dedication shown every step of the way. Additionally, our generous benefits package supports our team members in living fulfilling and prosperous lives. Here are just a few highlights of what we offer: Four Weeks of Accrued PTO in the First Year Eleven Paid Federal Holidays Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 401(k) Plan with Annual Employer Contributions Flexible Schedules Reimbursements for Continued Education and Training Why Graham Technologies? Our core values define who we are: Value our Customers Care about our Employees Passionate about Innovation Believe in a Strong Work Ethic Rely on Teamwork Integrity Matters Founded in 2007, GTech is a consulting services firm passionate about delivering tailored solutions that meet our clients' needs and maximize the value of their investments. We achieve this by providing top-notch professionals across the IT industry. Our team embodies integrity, commitment, and reliability, which are at the heart of everything we do. We are also dedicated to fostering a culture of support for our employees-the lifeblood of our business. At Graham Technologies, we've built a family-oriented environment where team members are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance, pursue their passions, and grow professionally through flexible schedules, continued education, and a strong sense of community.