Cloud Engineer

BridgePhase is a mission-focused technology company that designs, builds, secures, and operates modern digital solutions that drive national security, government efficiency, and mission success across the Federal Government. We empower agencies to achieve meaningful outcomes through high-performing software engineering, cloud, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, AI/ML, and platform modernization solutions delivered by collaborative teams focused on innovation, adaptability, and operational excellence. As a trusted partner, BridgePhase helps Federal organizations modernize critical systems, accelerate delivery, and achieve lasting mission impact.

BridgePhase is hiring well-rounded Cloud Engineers to join our dynamic team supporting the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Resources for InnoVation and Enterprise Readiness (RIVER) Benefits portfolio. This team is responsible for building and supporting high-performing, scalable software applications and cloud infrastructure that directly contribute to USCIS modernization efforts. This is a fully remote position.

For 10+ years, our team has been heavily involved in advancing digital transformation efforts at USCIS, where we build cutting-edge innovative solutions that are contributing to the agency’s modernization using DevSecOps tools and technologies. Our work is instrumental in helping USCIS streamline immigration processes, improve customer service, and maintain the integrity of the immigration system through state-of-the-art software solutions. Our team embraces an Agile methodology with an emphasis on automation, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.

We are hiring mid-level and senior Cloud Engineers to support this newly awarded contract. The ideal candidate possesses a high degree of initiative, passion for innovation, a solid understanding of software engineering principles, and a willingness to work in a highly collaborative Agile and DevOps culture.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working in software engineering, cloud engineering, or platform engineering focused roles
• Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices for building services in IaaS/PaaS/SaaS cloud environments
• Experience with modern container orchestration systems such as Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of AWS technology offerings and cloud fundamentals
• Ability to work within Agile development teams to deliver end-to-end automation of deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management in cloud environments
• Ability to work closely with Product Owners, Developers, and external development teams to build and configure high-performing, scalable cloud-based infrastructure
• Proven aptitude to create scripts and/or templates to automate and/or bootstrap infrastructure provisioning and management tasks
• Experience building and configuring CI/CD delivery environments using Agile delivery methodologies
• Extensive experience developing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) solutions using tools like Packer, Terraform, Ansible, and Helm
• Exceptional communication skills and desire to work in a collaborative, “badgeless” team environment consisting of Government clients, Contractors, and Stakeholders
• AWS certifications are highly desirable
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline preferred
• U.S. Citizenship required due to client requirements
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government clearance

While we've outlined our ideal candidate, we recognize that talent comes in many forms. If you don't check every box but possess a strong technical aptitude in software engineering, a passion for problem-solving, and a drive to learn and grow, we strongly encourage you to apply. We value engineers who demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and a solid foundation in software engineering principles. 

About Our Company:

BridgePhase was built around one simple belief: People who love where they work build better solutions. We bring top-tier engineering talent to the Government to support the nation's most critical work. Our people are not only technically exceptional, they're energized to deliver the engineering excellence, culture, and accountability our Government deserves. We thrive on building modern, secure, resilient solutions that accelerate mission outcomes, eliminate legacy barriers, and enable Government organizations to deliver faster and adapt smarter to meet today's demands and tomorrow's mission – without compromise.

Our Benefits: 

At BridgePhase, we invest in our people with benefits that support your life, reward your impact, and reflect what matters most – both on the job and beyond it. Employee benefits include:

• Competitive compensation that reflects your skills and impact
• Multiple bonus programs rewarding performance, company growth, and employee referrals
• Flexible PTO with 20 days to use when you need them
• All federal holidays paid to help you truly recharge
• 7 paid sick leave because health always comes first
• 100% paid parental leave
• 401(k) with 6% match and no vesting period
• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans with low out-of-pocket costs
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance included
• Pet insurance to support your four-legged family
• Annual professional development budget for training, certifications, and conferences
• Two paid community service days for causes that matter to you
• Social pod budget to connect with teammates wherever you live