Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer

AWS Cloud Software Engineer / DevOps EngineerMomentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers' critical needs.Job SummarySeeking an experienced AWS Cloud Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer to support mission-critical cloud modernization and software engineering efforts within a fast-paced Cyber Intelligence environmentThe selected candidate will design, develop, deploy, and sustain scalable cloud-native applications and infrastructure supporting enterprise and mission operationsThis position requires hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), DevOps automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), containerized environments, and modern software engineering practicesThe engineer will work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, and cloud architects to deliver secure, resilient, and highly available cloud solutionsPrimary ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain cloud-native software applications and servicesSupport AWS cloud infrastructure deployments, modernization initiatives, and operational sustainmentDevelop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps practices and automation toolsImplement and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormationDeploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and KubernetesSupport software integration, automated testing, troubleshooting, system monitoring, and issue resolutionCollaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, cloud architects, and other technical stakeholders in Agile development environmentsImplement and maintain cloud monitoring, logging, and observability capabilitiesSupport system performance optimization, scalability planning, resiliency, and high availabilityApply cloud security, configuration management, and software engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycleSupport technical documentation, deployment activities, and ongoing operational maintenance of mission-critical applications and infrastructureRequired QualificationsMust have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope PolygraphMinimum eight (8) years of software development or engineering experience, including requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, deployment, and troubleshootingMinimum six (6) years of software development experience using Java, C, C++, Python, or a similar high-level programming languageMinimum five (5) years of experience supporting UNIX/Linux operating systemsMinimum three (3) years of experience with software integration and automated testingHands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native application deploymentExperience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and implementing DevOps automationExperience with Infrastructure as Code tools, including Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormationExperience with Git-based version control and development platforms such as GitLabExperience working with containerized applications and modern cloud deployment environmentsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirementActive TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraphMust hold at least one of the following certifications:AWS Certified Developer – AssociateAWS Certified DevOps Engineer – ProfessionalCertified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)Desired QualificationsExperience designing scalable and highly available AWS cloud architecturesKnowledge of AWS Well-Architected Framework ReviewsExperience developing or supporting serverless architectures and microservicesExperience with Docker and Kubernetes container orchestrationFamiliarity with Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, and AWS Cost Management toolsExperience with Agile software development methodologiesExperience with observability, logging, and monitoring technologies such as Elasticsearch or OpenSearchKnowledge of cloud security best practices and secure configuration principles.Experience supporting large-scale distributed systems and mission-critical applicationsExempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate's experience and qualifications.