Cloud Software Engineer 3

Capabilities

• Designs, develops, and implements secure cloud-based solutions that support scalable, resilient, and mission-critical environments.
• Responsible for architecting cloud infrastructure, developing detailed technical plans, and defining specifications to support the deployment of modern cloud platforms and services.
• Collaborates closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements and develop specifications for new cloud[1]based products, services, applications, and enterprise solutions.
• Leads the deployment and integration of cloud management platforms, continuously evaluating system performance and implementing enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Supports the development and expansion of a cloud services portfolio, including value-added capabilities that enhance enterprise infrastructure and mission support.
• Develops solution recommendations and prepares Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation for cloud initiatives.
• Conducts cost-benefit analyses comparing cloud solutions with alternatives such as virtual private networks, dedicated hosting, or on-premises infrastructure to identify optimal deployment strategies and areas of highest return on investment.
• Performs operations and maintenance of secure managed cloud platforms, ensuring system availability, performance, and compliance with security requirements.
• Implements automation to improve operational efficiency, including monitoring, alerting, and automated remediation of system events.
• Designs, develops, and maintains infrastructure as code (IaC) and leverages CI/CD pipelines to enable consistent, repeatable deployments and streamlined platform management.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (e.g., Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• At least 6 years of experience developing in high-level languages such as Java, C, or C++.
• At least 5 years of experience working in UNIX/Linux (RedHat-based) environments.
• At least 3 years of experience in software integration and testing, including test plan and script development.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong Java development experience, including distributed systems, networking, and multithreading
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible or Puppet
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including automated testing, deployment, and monitoring
• Experience working in Agile environments with modern source control practices
• Strong Linux fundamentals and proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, Ruby, or Perl)
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Hadoop or Cloud Developer certification required
• Willingness to participate in a rotating Tier III on-call schedule
• Ability to support surge requirements during high-priority situations
• Position is primarily onsite at the customer location; telework is limited and situational

Desired Technical Skills

• Experience with Apache Hadoop, Accumulo, and NiFi
• Familiarity with MongoDB and messaging systems (e.g., ActiveMQ)
• Experience with Spring Framework, Python, and Bash scripting
• Knowledge of security and compliance best practices
• Experience with AWS, hybrid cloud environments, and related cloud technologies
• Required Certification (one of the following):
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Possession of a Cloud certification is required and will be verified as part of the interview or offer process.

The Benefits Package

Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.
Additional benefits include:
Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.
Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:
A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vision and Dental
Life and AD&D Benefits
Short and Long-Term Disability
Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

Company Environment & Perks

Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts
Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.