DSCA Cloud Application Engineer (Software Development Analyst) - 30392

Requisition Number: 30392
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
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Job Description
Join the growing Warfare Systems Business Group at HII-Mission Technologies! We are seeking a Cloud Application Engineer (Software Development Analyst) to support the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Office of the CIO, in support of the Foreign Military Sales Case Development Modernization effort.
In this role, you will design, develop, deploy, and support modern web applications hosted in AWS GovCloud. The position has a strong emphasis on building intuitive, responsive React.js Single Page Applications (SPAs), while requiring the full-stack and cloud engineering skills necessary to integrate, deploy, and operate those applications in AWS.
You will work across the application stack - including user experience, frontend architecture, APIs, authentication and authorization, cloud services, containerized workloads, data persistence, deployment, and operational troubleshooting. The idea candidate is a front-end-focused engineer with AWS deployment experience.
Essential Job Responsibilities

• Researches, designs, develops, and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software.
• Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards.
• Evaluates interface between hardware and software, operational requirements, and characteristics of overall system.
• Documents testing and maintenance of system corrections
• Design and develop modern web applications using TypeScript, React, and Material UI (MUI) per DSCA standards, with an emphasis on responsive, accessible, and intuitive user experiences.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs and backend services, relational databases, object storage, and other AWS application services required to support the application.
• Build, deploy, and operate containerized applications in AWS.
• Support modern software delivery practices, including automated testing, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, code review, and application observability.
• Collaborate with product, platform, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and data teams throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through deployment and production support.
• Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, implementation, code review, automated testing, deployment, documentation, and production support.
• Evaluate new technologies and development approaches and recommend pragmatic improvements to application architecture and engineering practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in React and modern frontend application architecture.
• Experience programming in TypeScript.
• Experience with Material UI (MUI), TanStack Query, and Fastify.
• Experience with REST API development and integration with front-end applications.
• Experience developing and deploying applications in AWS and integrating with AWS services.
• Solid understanding of Agile and iterative development methodologies.
• Experience working with stakeholders to translate business processes into software requirements and solutions.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in collaborative team settings.

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance at the time of consideration
• Remote-eligible position; must align with Eastern Time Zone core business hours

Software Development Analyst II
2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
Software Development III
5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. e.
Salary level based on background, direct experience and education
Preferred Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Experience developing and operating production applications in AWS, preferably AWS GovCloud.
• Experience with containerized applications and orchestration, including Docker and Amazon EKS.
• Experience with PostgreSQL/Amazon RDS, Amazon S3, and other AWS application services.
• Experience modernizing legacy applications and implementing secure, enterprise-grade solutions in DoD or federal environments.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git).
• Experience in SAFe Agile environments, including participation in PI planning and Scrum/Kanban ceremonies.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver maintainable, user-focused web applications

• Demonstrated ability to deliver maintainable, user-focused web applications.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods while working at a computer.
• Ability to operate a keyboard, mouse, and standard office equipment to perform analytical tasks.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in virtual meetings, briefings, and secure collaboration environments.
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret digital data for extended periods with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Occasional light lifting of documents or equipment up to 10 lbs, if needed for home-office setup.
• Must maintain a home-work environment that meets company and government security requirements (e.g., controlled space for handling sensitive or FOUO information, if applicable).
• Must be able to work assigned East Coast core business hours to support program and customer requirements.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k ; financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age . click apply for full job details