Cloud Developer, Mid

Cayuse Holdings•Chantilly, VA

5d•$151,000 - $153,441•Onsite

About The Position

The Cloud Developer, Mid will demonstrate the ability to effectively leverage AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude, Amazon Q Developer) to enhance efficiency and accelerate delivery. This role requires stringent oversight to validate, secure, and optimize complex enterprise code. Only those with a passion for innovation, precision, and hands-on problem-solving need apply. This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 5+ years of overall software engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in:
Java/Spring Boot: At least 3+ years of experience developing secure, scalable services.
Angular (v17 or higher): At least 3+ years of experience building responsive and dynamic front-end interfaces.
PostgreSQL: Over 3+ years of experience implementing and optimizing relational database schemas and queries.
Hands-on experience in AI-assisted development workflows, showcasing the ability to harness AI tools for software development while maintaining rigorous oversight and quality assurance.
Exceptional proficiency in debugging and resolving system issues.
Strong expertise in modern architectural design patterns, ensuring AI agents adhere to best practices in architecture and code structuring.
Hands-on experience with deploying and managing applications in AWS cloud environments.
Active Top Secret Security Clearance required.
Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with diverse technical teams.
Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in dynamic project environments.
Ability to interpret technical requirements, identify gaps, and coordinate with specialized teams to resolve them.
Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Write, review, and refactor back-end code using Java (Spring Boot) and front-end code using Angular (v17 or higher) to ensure maintainability and scalability.
Develop and optimize database interactions using PostgreSQL.
Utilize AI tools for boilerplate code generation, unit test creation, and application modernization tasks.
Ensure all AI-generated code strictly adheres to security protocols, AWS cloud architecture best practices, and PostgreSQL database standards.
Validate AI outputs manually by debugging, optimizing, and refining code to prevent integration challenges and resolve low-quality abstractions.
Conduct comprehensive code reviews and implement performance enhancements to improve system efficiency and maintainability.
Collaborate with architecture teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise business requirements and long-term project goals.
Other duties as assigned.