Senior Software Development Engineer

Senior Software Development EngineerCloudFit is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to design, build, and support modern cloud-based applications. You will own complex features from idea through production, partner with customers and teammates, and help strengthen engineering practices across the team.This role is a strong fit for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving challenging problems, leading technical work, mentoring others, and turning customer needs into secure, reliable software.What You'll OwnCloud Application DeliveryDesign, build, deploy, and support cloud-native applications and services.Own features and systems across their lifecycle, from planning and development through production support.Make thoughtful technical trade-offs that balance quality, speed, security, and business needs.Help manage multiple applications at scale by building tools and automation to ensure quality and consistency.Technical LeadershipLead technical projects and help the team plan, estimate, and manage delivery risks.Mentor engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.Improve engineering standards, automation, testing, and system reliability.Foster a culture of technical excellence that spans across the companyCustomer and Team CollaborationPartner with customers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and shape practical solutions.Communicate technical recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.Participate in Agile planning, engineering reviews, and cross-team collaboration.Operational ExcellenceBuild security, observability, and maintainability into the solutions you deliver.Help evolve team processes and tools through continuous improvement.What Success Looks LikeDuring the first 6 months, you will:Build a strong understanding of CloudFit products, customers, engineering practices, and production environments.Take ownership of meaningful feature work and deliver secure, supportable solutions.Establish effective partnerships with engineering, product, and customer-facing teams.Begin contributing technical guidance and mentorship within the team.During months 6 through 18, you will:Lead complex technical initiatives and solve challenging engineering problems, applying sound judgment and creativity to deliver effective solutions.Strengthen team practices related to quality, automation, reliability, and delivery while influencing engineering standards and technical decision-making.Mentor engineers through technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and project guidance, helping create an environment where individuals and teams can succeed.Longer term, you will help shape how the engineering team operates through your technical leadership, mentorship, and project contributions, creating the conditions for collaboration, growth, and sustained delivery excellence.What We're Looking For6 – 8 years' experience building and supporting modern cloud-based or distributed applications.Strong software engineering fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and system design.Proven examples of learning and implementing solutions from new technologies.Experience creating patterns, libraries, and processes that empower software development teamsAbility to navigate stakeholders from minimal initial requirements.Experience with Agile delivery and tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.Proven experience leading teams and customers through bugs and live site issues.Hands-on experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.Additional RequirementsUS Citizenship is required.Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.Ability to travel to support customers in secure or air-gapped environments.Participation in on-call support rotations may be required.Ability to meet customer-specific access, credential, or security requirements when applicable.Key PartnersYou will work closely with software engineers, product and delivery partners, customer-facing teams, technical leaders, and customers to turn requirements into secure, reliable solutions.CloudFit is committed to staying at the forefront of AI adoption to enhance engineering productivity and delivery. We continue to prioritize strong hands-on coding skills at every engineering level, empowering our teams to leverage AI effectively while maintaining the technical depth and independence needed to deliver high-quality solutions in any environment.The salary range for this role is $97,351.92 - $143,817.12 + benefits & perks. This position is ONSITE in Lynchburg, VA.Current Federal Security Clearance or ability to obtain (US Citizenship required)*CloudFit participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.Don't meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people of color often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification listed. At CloudFit, we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply! You might be the perfect fit for this position—or another one on our team. CloudFit Benefits & Perks: CloudFit benefits are designed with wellness in mind, to support what matters the most:Physical Health: Medical, dental, vision insurance, & voluntary health options for you and your family!Mental Health: Talkspace, Calm, virtual therapy, counselingFinancial Wellness: 401(k), HSA, FSAs, Personal Financial Advisors3 Weeks of PTO, 15 Paid Company Holidays, 8 Giving Back HoursWellness Program: reimbursement, gym discounts, health fairs, & more!Recognition Program: Earn & give recognition, annual awards, celebrationsCareer development for employees at every level is a priority at CloudFit.Certification ReimbursementUser Friendly Career Development Tools & ResourcesCheck out CloudFit Candidate Portal for more information on roles, benefits, internships, and more! About This Opportunity This role may be part of our proactive hiring process. While an immediate opening may not be available, we're interviewing candidates to build relationships and identify strong fits for future opportunities as roles open.Curious to learn more? Check out our Careers page to discover our hiring process and what life at CloudFit is like. About CloudFit CloudFit Software provides customers the ability to quickly iterate on the development of Cloud Solutions while optimizing security, networking, operations, and monitoring through an engineering mindset. At CloudFit, we instrument solutions that attempt to reduce the human element by applying automation and engineering to every aspect of a solution's lifecycle. CloudFit focuses on delivering managed scenarios that meet customer business needs. This allows us to provide core operational outcomes while integrating back with the customer's existing operations teams.Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.CloudFit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and support in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need accommodation, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society, including veterans, and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.