Cloud Software Engineer (FORECASTED)

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

6d • Remote

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking Cloud Software Engineers to support the research, design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of innovative cloud-based applications and distributed computing solutions. The ideal candidate will develop high-performance software leveraging modern cloud technologies, automation tools, and data platforms while supporting mission-critical environments. Opportunities are available for cloud engineers ranging from hands-on cloud application development to advanced cloud engineering supporting large-scale data processing, information retrieval, and cloud-native architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of relevant cloud domain experience (for Level 1).
• Eight (8) years of relevant cloud domain experience (for Level 2).
• Experience developing software that interacts with Cloud Distributed File Systems.
• Experience implementing solutions utilizing Cloud Distributed Coordination Frameworks.
• Experience supporting distributed computing and data processing environments.
• Additional experience supporting Cloud and Distributed Computing Information Retrieval (IR) systems and Big Data cloud technologies (for Level 2).
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• An active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree in a related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
• Four (4) additional years of cloud domain experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Industry certifications including Cloudera Certified Hadoop Developer, CompTIA Cloud+, AWS, or Microsoft Azure certifications may be used toward experience requirements as allowed by labor category guidelines.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience developing cloud-native applications in AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience supporting Big Data, distributed processing, MapReduce, or large-scale analytics platforms.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Experience with cloud monitoring, performance optimization, and application management tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Design, develop, test, maintain, and enhance cloud-based applications and services.
• Debug existing software and resolve defects to improve functionality and performance.
• Integrate software into new systems, modified systems, and operating environments.
• Design and implement database interfaces, data repositories, and complex query solutions.
• Develop algorithms to meet system performance, scalability, and functional requirements.
• Write and maintain software and system documentation.
• Collaborate with users, system engineers, and stakeholders to analyze workflows, identify challenges, and develop effective software solutions.
• Develop, test, and maintain high-performance cloud-native applications.
• Utilize cloud technologies and tools including containerization, orchestration, serverless computing, data integration pipelines, provisioning automation, monitoring, and application management platforms.
• Apply software development best practices, configuration management principles, and secure development methodologies.
• Participate in testing, validation, integration, sustainment, and troubleshooting activities.
• Apply Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) principles to automate software deployment and delivery processes.
• Support cloud-based information retrieval and distributed computing solutions.
• Contribute to large-scale Big Data cloud initiatives and advanced analytics environments.
• Provide advanced expertise in cloud architecture, distributed systems, and scalable application development.

Benefits

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: Customizable leave plans to meet your needs.
• Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: At zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash bonus.
• Referral Bonus Program: Bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level