ME00598-AWS Software Engineer 2

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 Software Engineer to support the modernization of mission‑critical cybersecurity platforms defending national security systems against evolving cyber threats The ideal candidate will develop, maintain, and enhance a complex software system comprised of distributed microservices, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch analytics platforms, event‑driven workflows, and multiple data persistence technologies The ideal candidate will contribute to the design, deployment, automation, and sustainment of scalable cloud‑native capabilities across AWS and hybrid environments leveraging Kubernetes, AWS serverless technologies (Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and modern DevSecOps practices Primary Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain secure AWS cloud infrastructure and on‑premises environments utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, and related technologies Monitor system performance, cloud utilization, scalability, and operational health Configure and manage Kubernetes clusters Engineer solutions for automating deployments and all associated software configurations to increase reliability of software applications Participate in technical design sessions and develop detailed technical solutions Support proxy configuration to handle routing and management of user requests Evaluate and revise solutions for data redundancy and backup Evaluate opportunities for process improvements and automation as well as end‑to‑end deployment pipelines Confer with mission customers and team members to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces Collaborate in Agile scrum cycles Required Qualifications Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph Must have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field Minimum of Seven (7+) years’ experience as a Software Engineer Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda, Python Experience with Elasticsearch, Kibana, SIEM Experience with Terraform Experience working as part of an Agile development team Desired Qualifications Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills Experience supporting government managed services cloud environments AWS Certified Developer and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect 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 150,000 - 190,000 USD per year (NBP) #J-18808-Ljbffr Momentum Engineering, Inc.