Cloud Developer
About The Position
M9 Solutions is seeking a Cloud Developer to work on-site in Huntsville, Alabama, supporting a government contract. The role requires an active Top Secret security clearance and involves developing, securing, deploying, and maintaining cloud applications and enterprise systems. The Cloud Developer designs cloud service delivery models and reusable, scalable, secure multi-cloud architectures; leads cloud migrations; and supports high availability, disaster recovery, failure recovery, and cost optimization. The role also promotes DevSecOps practices, cloud governance, compliance, and security across the development lifecycle, while advising cross-functional teams and mentoring developers.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- At least 5 years of software or cloud development experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead cloud role.
- Deep hands-on experience with major cloud providers and hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
- Advanced skills in Python, Java, or similar programming languages for cloud-native development.
- Expertise with automation tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible, and containerization platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure software development.
- Proven experience building, deploying, and supporting mission-critical cloud applications.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant certification such as CISM, CCSP, CASP, or CISSP.
- Professional certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect.
- Experience with Zero Trust Architecture, serverless technologies, and event-driven design patterns.
- Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and compliance, including FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and ISO 27001.
Responsibilities
- Research, architect, develop, and modify enterprise-wide systems and application software, including DevOps, security, and data analytics solutions.
- Collaborate on planning system and development deployments and help ensure software compliance, particularly for integrations and data analytics solutions.
- Implement prototypes using new technologies and innovative techniques.
- Maintain and review application systems and programs, identify problems, and develop solutions.
- Design cloud service delivery models (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and DaaS) that meet business, security, and compliance requirements.
- Lead the design of reusable, scalable, and secure multi-cloud architectures.
- Implement Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated configuration management.
- Apply DevSecOps best practices throughout the cloud development lifecycle.
- Assess applications for cloud readiness and develop tailored migration strategies.
- Lead cloud migration initiatives while minimizing disruption and maximizing performance gains.
- Develop strategies for cloud failure recovery, high availability, disaster recovery, and cost optimization.
- Recommend improvements to application performance, cloud spending, and scalability.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure deployments meet internal and regulatory standards.
- Implement cloud-native security services and monitor for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and threats.
- Mentor junior and mid-level developers on cloud technologies, best practices, and solution delivery.
- Advise cross-functional teams and participate in enterprise-level cloud governance.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
