SWE2 w/ Cloud with Security Clearance

Waypoint Human Capital SWE2 w/ Cloud Annapolis Junction, MD Position Title: SWE2 w/ Cloud Position Type: Full-time, On-Site Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Description: Waypoint’s client is seeking a SWE2 w/ Cloud to support modernization, research, and innovation initiatives across mission-critical systems. This role focuses on evaluating existing environments, driving cloud adoption, and delivering rapid, validated solutions through structured trade studies and short-duration experiments. The selected candidate will collaborate with mission stakeholders to assess system gaps, design fail-fast experiments, and lead cloud-focused proof-of-concept efforts that inform long-term architectural decisions. This role directly supports cloud migration, cloud-native development, and enterprise system re-architecture efforts. Responsibilities: * Engage with mission stakeholders to identify cloud modernization opportunities and operational challenges. * Conduct trade studies and produce technical research reports with cloud-focused recommendations. * Design and execute fail-fast experiments to validate cloud architectures and solutions. * Develop and deliver proof-of-concept cloud solutions, demonstrating measurable progress. * Support re-platforming and refactoring of legacy applications into cloud-native architectures. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into AWS-based environments. * Apply secure authentication, authorization, and PKI principles within cloud architectures. * Support systems operating across low-side and high-side environments. * Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend innovative solutions aligned with mission needs. Required: * Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph. * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field, or equivalent experience. * Minimum 8–10 years of experience in software engineering, cloud development, or system modernization. * Strong proficiency in Java, Python, and JavaScript (ReactJS). * Experience with AWS services, including EC2 and S3. * Experience developing RESTful APIs and modern microservices architectures. * Experience with Jira and Confluence. * Familiarity with Agile/SAFe development methodologies. * Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes). * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible. * Understanding of OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and PKI. * Experience working in Agile software development environments. Desired: * Experience with Elastic MapReduce (EMR). * Experience conducting cloud architecture trade studies and modernization assessments. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions). * Experience with monitoring tools such as Splunk or Grafana. * Familiarity with graph databases (Neptune, Neo4j). * Exposure to AI/ML tools (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face). * Experience with Golang development. * Experience with identity management platforms (e.g., Keycloak). Apply Now
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