Cloud Application Engineer

iQuasar is seeking to fill the Cloud Application Engineer in San Diego, CA. At iQuasar, we strive to provide the next generation of cutting-edge technologies. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software development, and other key areas. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, a matching 401 (k) plan, and other benefits given below, excellent training, and a vibrant working environment. Our employees are exceptional, giving us a competitive advantage by innovating solutions with a strong sense of mission and integrity.

One of our clients in CA needs a Cloud Application Engineer for a full-time position.

Position: Cloud Application Engineer

Location: San Diego, CA

Position Type: Full-time position

Clearance: Secret

Job Description:

iQuasar is seeking a Cloud Application Engineer to support secure backend systems, AI/ML infrastructure, and cloud-native development for our TRABUS programs. This is a hands-on technical role working across backend engineering, DevSecOps, and MLOps in secure DoD environments. You’ll collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and cybersecurity teams to build high-performing, scalable, and compliant systems that power data-intensive and AI/ML-enabled applications.

Primary Responsibilities:

Design and develop APIs and backend services using Python, FastAPI, GraphQL, REST.

Build data ingestion pipelines and data models for geospatial, time-series, and large datasets.

Develop scalable cloud and serverless applications (AWS, GovCloud, Azure Government, DigitalOcean).

Integrate backend systems with AI/ML models and analytics workflows.

Build and maintain secure environments for AI/ML training, experimentation, and production deployment.

Support ML tools/frameworks: MLflow, Kubeflow, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face.

Operationalize ML models in containerized and GPU-enabled environments.

DevSecOps & Automation

Implement secure CI/CD pipelines with integrated security scanning.

Automate infrastructure with Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Kubernetes.

Support compliance with RMF, STIGs, NIST 800-53, and other DoD cybersecurity requirements.

Build secure architectures in AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or DoD cloud.

Required Skills:

Active Secret Security Clearance.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

2+ years’ combined experience in backend engineering, DevOps/DevSecOps, or infrastructure engineering.

Strong experience with:

Python, Bash

SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (Redis, MongoDB, Cassandra)

API technologies (FastAPI, GraphQL, REST, Swagger, Postman)

Docker, Kubernetes

Git, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins

Terraform, Ansible, Helm

Solid understanding of Linux/Unix systems and DoD cybersecurity practices.

Employee Benefits:

iQuasar LLC offers a comprehensive benefits program, including various options in these plans:

A Supportive and Equitable Working Environment that is both Stimulating and Challenging

Competitive Hourly Salary

Unique Employee Success Sharing Program that allows ATP employees to share in the Company's Successes

Automatic Approved Overtime (if the contract permits).

Retirement Pay (401K); 100% company paid, immediately vested with Profit-Sharing Component

Company Medical Coverage Plans - HMO, Open Access, PPO plans

Company Dental Plan - widely accepted, comprehensive, and flexible.

Progressive Overtime Policy

Flexible Spending Account benefit

Lucrative Referral Bonus Policy

Holiday Scheduling that Coincides with Government Holidays

Robust Professional Expenses & Training Program

Computer Allowance

Internet Allowance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

If you are interested in this position, please send me a copy of your latest resume at View email address on click.appcast.io with the information requested below: Also, please let me know what time/number is best to call to discuss this great opportunity. In case you are not interested in this position, or this is not the right fit for you, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends/networks or anyone you know who may be interested in this position. Thank you!

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Regards,

Zain Wani Sr. Recruitment Professional

iQuasar LLC

Sterling, VA, 20165

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

iQuasar is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital/parental /veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, military service, other non-merit factors, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Flexible work from home options available.