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Software Engineer - Cloud Services Backend with Security Clearance
CACIDenver, CO🇺🇸United StatesPosted 5 Aug 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop cutting-edge cloud services and contribute to critical national security projects, with a competitive salary range of $90,300 - $189,600. You'll thrive here if you're a skilled Software Engineer with a TS/SCI clearance, eager to tackle complex technical challenges and grow within a collaborative agile team environment. Apply today to join CACI and make a significant impact!
Quick Overview
Salary
$90.3k - $189.6k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Job Title: Software Engineer - Cloud Services Backend Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25% Type of Travel: Continental US Anticipated Posting End: 10/26/2026 The Opportunity: This section should outline the primary responsibilities of the position. CACI is seeking a Cloud Services Backend Software Engineer to support our Athena space common operating picture (COP). You will be part of an agile team enabling rapid delivery of capabilities through a secure CI/CD pipeline into production and responsible for defining architecture, suggesting ways to improve the overall performance of the application, deploying Docker containers to AWS using Kubernetes, etc. Responsibilities: * Solve challenging and rewarding technical problems, meeting program objectives within the agile development cycle, suggesting ways to improve the architecture and software baseline, and introducing new ways to meet mission needs. * Be part of an agile team where communication skills and the ability to execute within the established development process are paramount to your and the team's success. * Help maintain the existing architecture and code base. * Some CONUS travel (3-4 trips per year, 3-5 days each) Qualifications: Required: Education: Minimum: HS Diploma or Equivalent Experience: * Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a polygraph
* 3+ years of relevant experience
* Demonstrated (non-academic) experience in a similar role (day-to-day management as a contractor supporting a government enterprise IT environment)
* Demonstrated experience defining measurable metrics to monitor progress Required Skills: * Experience working as a member of a software development team participating in the complete development lifecycle
* Experience with programming and shell scripting with preference for Java and Python
* Experience with Cloud Management in Amazon Web Services, Azure or equivalent
* Experience with Container orchestration frameworks such as Docker and Kubernetes.
* DevSecOps pipeline tools (gitlab, SonarQube, Trivy, Ansible, others)
* Experience working as a member of a development team participating in the complete product development lifecycle.
* Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
* Familiarity with continuous integration and software CM processes / tools (GIT, JIRA, Confluence).
* Experience applying industry best practices to ensure system performance, reliability, scalability and security.
* Strong troubleshooting/problem solving skills.
* Effective communication skills.
* Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to work in a dynamic, real-time environment with rapidly changing priorities. Must be able to multi-task and work independently with minimum supervision to meet deadlines.
* Familiar with microservice architectures.
* Familiarity with build tools (e.g. gradle, maven). Desired: * Bachelor's degree in a related field, from an accredited institution
* Active TS/SCI w/ poly
* Familiarity with Elastic Stack.
* Experience with networking, Redis, RabbitMQ, Grafana.
* Security+ certification - What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy. Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. The proposed salary range for this position is: $90,300 - 189,600 USD CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
* 3+ years of relevant experience
* Demonstrated (non-academic) experience in a similar role (day-to-day management as a contractor supporting a government enterprise IT environment)
* Demonstrated experience defining measurable metrics to monitor progress Required Skills: * Experience working as a member of a software development team participating in the complete development lifecycle
* Experience with programming and shell scripting with preference for Java and Python
* Experience with Cloud Management in Amazon Web Services, Azure or equivalent
* Experience with Container orchestration frameworks such as Docker and Kubernetes.
* DevSecOps pipeline tools (gitlab, SonarQube, Trivy, Ansible, others)
* Experience working as a member of a development team participating in the complete product development lifecycle.
* Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
* Familiarity with continuous integration and software CM processes / tools (GIT, JIRA, Confluence).
* Experience applying industry best practices to ensure system performance, reliability, scalability and security.
* Strong troubleshooting/problem solving skills.
* Effective communication skills.
* Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to work in a dynamic, real-time environment with rapidly changing priorities. Must be able to multi-task and work independently with minimum supervision to meet deadlines.
* Familiar with microservice architectures.
* Familiarity with build tools (e.g. gradle, maven). Desired: * Bachelor's degree in a related field, from an accredited institution
* Active TS/SCI w/ poly
* Familiarity with Elastic Stack.
* Experience with networking, Redis, RabbitMQ, Grafana.
* Security+ certification - What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy. Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. The proposed salary range for this position is: $90,300 - 189,600 USD CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Skills
Docker
Shell
AWS
SonarQube
Agile
Ansible
Azure
Confluence
Git
Grafana
Java
Jira
Kubernetes
Python
RabbitMQ
Redis
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