ME00700-Cloud Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer

Momentum 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 Summary Seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer to support mission‑critical cloud modernization and software engineering efforts within a fast‑paced Cyber Intelligence environment The selected candidate will design, develop, deploy, and sustain scalable cloud‑native applications and infrastructure supporting enterprise and mission operations This 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 practices The engineer will work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, and cloud architects to deliver secure, resilient, and highly available cloud solutions Primary Responsibilities Design, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain cloud‑native software applications and services Support AWS cloud infrastructure deployments, modernization initiatives, and operational sustainment Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps practices and automation tools Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes Support software integration, automated testing, troubleshooting, system monitoring, and issue resolution Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, cloud architects, and other technical stakeholders in Agile development environments Implement and maintain cloud monitoring, logging, and observability capabilities Support system performance optimization, scalability planning, resiliency, and high availability Apply cloud security, configuration management, and software engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle Support technical documentation, deployment activities, and ongoing operational maintenance of mission‑critical applications and infrastructure Required Qualifications Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph Minimum eight (8) years of software development or engineering experience, including requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting Minimum six (6) years of software development experience using Java, C, C++, Python, or a similar high‑level programming language Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting UNIX/Linux operating systems Minimum three (3) years of experience with software integration and automated testing Hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud‑native application deployment Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and implementing DevOps automation Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, including Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation Experience with Git‑based version control and development platforms such as GitLab Experience working with containerized applications and modern cloud deployment environments Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph Must hold at least one of the following certifications: AWS Certified Developer – Associate AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Desired Qualifications Experience designing scalable and highly available AWS cloud architectures Knowledge of AWS Well‑Architected Framework Reviews Experience developing or supporting serverless architectures and microservices Experience with Docker and Kubernetes container orchestration Familiarity with Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, and AWS Cost Management tools Experience with Agile software development methodologies Experience with observability, logging, and monitoring technologies such as Elasticsearch or OpenSearch Knowledge of cloud security best practices and secure configuration principles. Experience supporting large‑scale distributed systems and mission‑critical applications Exempt 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. The Pay Range For This Role Is 185,000 - 240,000 USD per year(NBP) #J-18808-Ljbffr Momentum Engineering, Inc.