Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer / Cloud Architect (AWS)Melbourne, FL — 100% Onsite | Full-Time | Relocation Assistance Available $115,000 – $190,000 base Active TS/SCI clearance requiredAbout the RoleA defense and aerospace technology organization is seeking a Lead Software Engineer / Cloud Architect to own the design, development, and deployment of scalable, secure, cost-efficient cloud solutions on AWS. You'll work onsite alongside the customer, translating mission requirements into architecture and guiding it from whiteboard through deployment.What You'll DoArchitect and build robust cloud applications on AWS, balancing scalability, security, and costInterface daily with the customer to gather requirements and shape solutionsProduce comprehensive architectural designs and multi-year roadmapsWrite clear design, development, and deployment documentationPresent complex technical concepts to stakeholders at all levelsFlex across mission areas as priorities shiftWhat You BringRequiredActive TS/SCI clearance (no exceptions — clearance must be current)BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering + 9 years relevant experienceDemonstrated AWS cloud development experience building production applicationsExperience preparing comprehensive architectural designsSecurity+ or equivalent DoD IAT Level II certification, or ability to obtain shortly after hirePreferredExperience with IATT and ATO certification processesAutomating deployment and configuration of EC2 instancesFamiliarity with C2S Access Portal (CAP) and high-side AWS environmentsGitLab pipeline configuration for automated cloud resource deploymentPrior on-site/field experience