Cloud Software Developer

ASRC Federal•Washington, DC

About The Position

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™ We are seeking a Cloud Software Developer with full-stack experience to support a mission-critical application for NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) program. The ideal candidate combines strong cloud development skills with an appreciation for engineering-driven environments, including familiarity with mechanical, aerospace, or systems engineering concepts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering backgrounds strongly encouraged) or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in cloud-native development with AWS
Experience developing in Rust and/or Go
Front-end development experience using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React)
Experience with Terraform or similar infrastructure automation tools
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Agile development practices
U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Background in aerospace, mechanical, or systems engineering supporting complex or mission-driven systems
Familiarity with NASA systems engineering processes and lifecycle reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR)
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of authentication/authorization frameworks (e.g., OAuth2, Cognito)
Experience with automated testing and performance optimization
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain AWS-native applications using services such as Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, and EC2
Build high-performance backend services using Rust and/or Go
Develop modern, responsive front-end interfaces using frameworks such as React
Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform within a DevSecOps pipeline
Support CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions or AWS CodePipeline
Apply systems engineering principles across the software development lifecycle, including alignment with reviews such as PDR and CDR
Ensure solutions meet requirements for security, scalability, and performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile development environment
Document technical designs and contribute to team knowledge sharing