Enterprise - Cloud Senior Software Engineer - AWS, Python, Java 05-14-2026 Annapolis Junction, [...]

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer who will both lead a small, high‑performing development team and contribute as a hands‑on engineer. If taking ideas from concept to working prototype in short, iterative cycles excites you, and you enjoy solving hard problems with modern cloud and DevOps practices, this role is for you. Our compact, mission‑focused team is looking for an innovator who wants to have outsized impact and help transform how our organization builds and operates software. Responsibilities Lead a small cloud focused software development team, providing technical direction, mentoring, and day to day coordination of work Design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based on documented requirements, using modern cloud native and microservices architectures Own features end to end: requirements analysis, design, implementation, automated testing, deployment, and operational support in cloud environments (AWS/HCI) Build distributed applications, APIs, and data intensive services using containers and Kubernetes based orchestration Apply sound software engineering practices (code reviews, CI/CD, automated testing, monitoring, logging) to deliver robust, scalable, and secure systems Contribute to system level design, including hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse strategies, and effective use of COTS/GOTS components versus new development Perform requirements analysis and synthesis from system level down to individual services and modules Build and run simulations and test harnesses in development and test environments to validate behavior, performance, and reliability Troubleshoot complex issues across application, data, and infrastructure layers; profile and optimize performance in distributed systems Collaborate closely with product owners, system engineers, and other stakeholders to refine requirements, prioritize work, and deliver incremental value Foster a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and learning within the team, staying current with cloud, DevOps, and data engineering best practices Clearance A current Top‑Secret/SCI with FS polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position. Experience Fourteen (14) years’ of relevant experience in software engineering, modernization, or solution architecture. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required. Required Skills Cloud platforms Experience designing, deploying, and operating workloads in AWS and/or hyper converged infrastructure (HCI) Programming Proficiency in Python for backend services, automation, and tooling Strong Java skills for scalable, distributed services Web and API development Experience building RESTful services and modern web front ends using JavaScript frameworks such as React Containers & orchestration Hands on experience with containers (Podman and/or Docker) and Kubernetes for deployment, scaling, and management of microservices Data & big data frameworks Experience with Hadoop and related ecosystem components in distributed data processing scenarios Microservices Proven experience designing, building, and operating microservice based architectures (service boundaries, APIs, observability, resilience patterns) Experience with Two or More of the Following Data processing paradigms: Machine learning pipelines, streaming data processing, and batch processing workflows Data stores and caching: MongoDB, ArangoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL (modeling, performance tuning, and operations in cloud environments) Desired Skills Experience with AWS Elastic MapReduce (EMR) or similar managed big data services for large scale processing Familiarity with CI/CD tools and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar) Monitoring/observability stacks (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, ELK) Benefits Wealth Benefits Above Market Hourly Pay 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit Spot Bonuses for assisting with Business Development and Company Growth Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees Health Benefits Company subsidized Medical Coverage 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability , Short Term Disability , and Group Life Insurance Monthly Wellness Reimbursement Happiness Benefits Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community Onboarding and Annual Swag Company Paid Professional Development and Training At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Erias Ventures, LLC