Cloud Developer
About The Position
M9 Solutions is seeking a Cloud Developer to work on-site in Huntsville, Alabama, in support of a government contract. The role requires an active Top Secret security clearance. The Cloud Developer researches, architects, develops, and maintains enterprise systems and applications, including DevOps, security, and data analytics solutions. The position leads cloud architecture and migration work, builds automated delivery capabilities, and ensures solutions meet business, security, and compliance requirements. The role also advises cross-functional teams on cloud governance, security, resiliency, performance, and cost optimization, while mentoring developers. M9 Solutions provides IT services and solutions to federal and commercial customers, including cloud migration, cybersecurity, software development, analytics, and infrastructure services.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university, 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, and 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 systems and applications, including DevOps, security, and data analytics solutions.
- Collaborate on planning system and development deployments and help meet software compliance standards, particularly for integrations and data analytics.
- 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 using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and GitLab.
- Apply DevSecOps practices to integrate security and compliance throughout the cloud development lifecycle.
- Assess application cloud readiness and develop tailored migration strategies.
- Lead cloud migrations 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.
- Work with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure cloud 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.
- M9 Benefits are referenced at https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits, but specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
