Junior Cloud Developer

Prescient Edge • McLean, VA

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About The Position

Prescient Edge is seeking a Junior Cloud Developer to support a federal government client. Benefits: At Prescient Edge , we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes: A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities. Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage. A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule. Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking. A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

Requirements

• Cloud Platform Knowledge: Basic understanding of major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Familiarity with cloud services such as compute, storage, networking, and databases.
• AI assisted experience such as assisted development
• Exposure to relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Programming Skills : Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in cloud development, such as Python, JavaScript, or Java.
• Solid footing in at least one OOP language (Python, Java, C++, Rust, etc.)
• Knowledge of scripting for automation tasks and testing (unit testing, etc).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipeline such as infrastructure as a code, containers, serverless, etc
• Familiarity with tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Basic knowledge of cloud networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, firewalls, etc).
• Awareness of cloud security best practices.
• Degree: Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with focus on Cloud development.

Nice To Haves

• Entry-level cloud certifications like AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, or Google Cloud Digital Leader

Benefits

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees