Cloud Software Engineer

We're expanding our team to support a major U.S. Air Force initiative through Enterprise IT as a Service (EITaaS) Wave 1. This is a key opportunity to help deliver scalable, secure, and modern cloud solutions on SIPR networks. If you're passionate about building resilient systems, working with cutting-edge cloud technologies, and supporting national security efforts-this role is a meaningful next step in your career. What You'll Do: As a SIPR Cloud/Software Engineer, you'll help design and deploy secure, cloud-based applications using Microsoft Azure and Azure Government platforms. You'll collaborate with engineers, DevOps professionals, and product teams to architect and build high-performance, cloud-native services that meet mission-critical demands. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable applications in Azure and Azure Government environments Build and deploy microservices using modern software patterns (e.g., containerization, serverless) Integrate cloud services to optimize system performance, security, and scalability Work with DevOps pipelines (CI/CD) using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or CircleCI Manage cloud infrastructure resources: compute, networking, storage, and databases Automate deployments with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services Implement secure coding practices, vulnerability mitigation, and cloud-native security controls Support application monitoring and logging using tools like CloudWatch, ELK, or Prometheus Contribute to agile development teams and follow best practices in source control, testing, and code reviews Requirements: 5+ years of experience in cloud development or software engineering Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, Python, Go, Node.js, etc.) Strong experience with Azure and/or Azure Government platforms Knowledge of building cloud-native apps using microservices, containers, and serverless architecture Familiarity with container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure components (compute, storage, databases, etc.) Understanding of API development, SDLC, and agile methodologies Working knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) with tools like Terraform Experience with cloud database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, CosmosDB, DynamoDB, etc.) Solid understanding of application and cloud security best practices Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and logging tools Strong collaboration and communication skills, especially when working across technical and non-technical teams Active Secret Clearance DoD 8140 compliance - CompTIA Security+ (or higher equivalent) Preferred: Azure Cloud Certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-400) DevOps, Security, or Cloud-related certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, Certified Kubernetes Admin)