Senior Cloud Software Engineer

Senior Cloud Software Engineer Location: Remote Work Type: Remote
Remote Work: Yes
Job Description
Gridiron IT is seeking a Senior Cloud Software Engineer who is a highly experienced full-stack Java developer with a strong background in software development, cloud infrastructure, and client engagement. The candidate will be working on the development of analytical processes in both on-premise and Amazon Web Services. This role is ideal for a versatile technologist who thrives in fast-paced environments, quickly adapts to new tools and platforms, and consistently delivers innovative solutions to support our client. Moving from On-Prem services to the cloud can be a challenge and we need a seasoned engineer who will embrace this effort working with a collaborative team of developers and architects to ensure that modernization happens for our customer. You will be a key player in these efforts.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the design, development, and implementation of complex software engineering activities including code reviews and full-cycle testing.
• Develops and implements components of many complex analytical tasks and activities.
• Establishes input/output processes and defining parameters for interfacing with external production systems and the implementation of system design.
• Clearly communicates complex technology solutions across technical, managerial and customer audiences.
• Resolves complex problems where troubleshooting requires an in-depth understanding and evaluation of system processes.
• Exercises sound judgment of software engineering best practices in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.
• Demonstrates full-stack rapid development and prototyping of analytical processes in support of several client initiatives.
• Develops user interfaces written against popular JavaScript frameworks.
• Develops RESTful web services that host data to production systems.
• Assists in the monitoring and management of deployed environments.
• Evaluates cloud infrastructure and data with expert-level precision to ensure accuracy, reliability, and performance.
• Researches and analyzes customer requirements, document findings, and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud applications/architectures.
• Leads the development and deployment of web applications, APIs, and automation tools across diverse technology stacks.
• Contributes early and effectively to new projects by rapidly learning and applying new coding languages, infrastructure-as-code tools, and cloud ecosystems.
• Documents and summarizes results, and develops, recommends, and implements creative solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Mentors and trains team members, sharing cloud and software expertise, organizational boundaries.

• Design & Develop: Lead the architecture, development, and implementation of sophisticated software systems, including full-cycle testing and code reviews.

  Engineer Solutions: Build and deploy components for advanced analytical tasks, ensuring seamless integration with external production systems.

  Communicate Clearly: Translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for technical teams, leadership, and clients.

  Troubleshoot Deeply: Resolve intricate system-level issues through expert analysis and evaluation of processes.

  Apply Best Practices: Use sound judgment to select optimal engineering methods, tools, and evaluation criteria.

  Prototype Rapidly: Deliver full-stack prototypes and analytical workflows to support dynamic client initiatives.

  Build Interfaces: Develop intuitive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).

  Create APIs: Design and implement RESTful web services to power production-grade systems.

  Manage Environments: Support monitoring, performance tuning, and reliability of deployed applications.

  Optimize Cloud Infrastructure: Evaluate and refine cloud-based systems for accuracy, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

  Architect for Scale: Research customer needs and deliver secure, scalable cloud applications using infrastructure-as-code and modern DevOps practices.

  Lead Deployment: Spearhead the rollout of web apps, APIs, and automation tools across diverse tech stacks.

  Learn & Adapt: Quickly master new languages, tools, and cloud ecosystems to contribute from day one.

  Document & Deliver: Summarize findings, recommend solutions, and implement tailored strategies for client success.

  Mentor & Inspire: Share your expertise and help grow the next generation of engineers through hands-on guidance and collaboration.

Requirements

• Strong software development background, specifically with Java.
• Working knowledge of popular JavaScript frameworks such as React. Experience with the NodeJS and Java toolchains (NPM, Angular CLI, Maven)
• Working knowledge of various methodologies for deploying applications against AWS cloud technologies.
• Working knowledge of technologies of the web such as HTML, CSS, and JSON.
• Ability to function as a full stack software engineer.
• Ability to build and maintain applications within an AWS environment.
• Responsible for development of analytical processes in support of several client initiatives.
• Responsible for the development of user interfaces written against popular JavaScript frameworks.
• Responsible for the development of RESTful web services that host data to production systems.
• Responsible for the deployment and maintenance of Kafka messaging services.
• Responsible for assisting in the monitoring and management of deployed environments.
• Responsible for designing, building and maintaining systems that collect, store, process, and analyze vast amounts of data to extract actionable insights for business decisions.
• Experience working in an agile development environment.

Technical Skills & Tools Experience

• Cloud Platforms: AWS
• Front-End Frameworks: React
• Containerization & Automation: Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher
• Data Stores: MySQL, Postgres, JSON
• Operating Systems: Linux
• Web Servers & Protocols: Keycloak, SAML
• Languages & IDEs: Java, JavaScript, Typescript, HTML, XML
• DevSecOps & Security: Vulnerability mitigation
• Project & Source Management: GitLab, GitHub, JIRA, DevOps
• Methodologies: Agile, Scrum

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree
• At least 8 years of experience in cloud engineering, software development, or a closely related area
• Proven success working with clients to gather, document, and implement requirements

• Designs, builds, and maintains systems that collect, store, process, and analyze vast amounts of data to extract actionable insights for business decisions.
• A strong understanding of cloud concepts and familiarity with common standards and tools used in cloud computing on Amazon Web Services (such as EC2, CloudFormation, VPC, EMR, S3, DynamoDB, Lambda, API Gateway).
• Working knowledge of development of webservices and API's against architectures on Elastic Beanstalk and API Gateway.
• Working knowledge automating tasks through scripting within a Linux environment (bash scripting).
• Working knowledge working with and managing Relational databases, such as Oracle and/or PostgreSQL.
• Working knowledge working with and managing NoSQL databases.
• Working knowledge of cloud development and implementation practices and capabilities including HTTP, synchronous and asynchronous processing, highly available and resilient modeling/engineering.
• Experience mentoring and guiding less experienced engineers in best practices and concepts.
• Relevant IT certifications, preferably AWS certifications.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Ansible).

Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Clearable for a public trust clearance.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000/yr (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.